Saint Elias The Younger

Saint Elias The Younger, also known as Elias of Enna, Elias of Salinas, Elia, Elijah, and Giovanni Rachites, was born around the year 823 in Enna, Sicily, Italy, as Giovanni Rachites. He lived during a time of turmoil when Muslim Saracens invaded his homeland, leading to widespread persecutions. To escape the persecutions, Elias fled to Jerusalem, where he sought refuge....