Passionate Holiness

Passionate Holiness explores how the stories of saints and holy figures can help gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered Christians connect with their own history and spiritual legacy. By examining the experiences of individuals like Sts. Polyeuct and Nearchus, Sts. Sergius and Bacchus, Christ/Holy Wisdom, Sts. Matrona, Perpetua and Felicity, Brigid and Darlughdach, among others, this book aims to empower readers to face a brighter future with optimism and inclusion.

The story of the removal of the feast of Sts. Sergius and Bacchus from the Roman Catholic Church's liturgical calendar in 1969 is also examined as an example of how some religious authorities have sought to distance gender minorities from their own history. This book seeks to remedy this situation by shedding light on the contributions of these individuals to Christian tradition.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has described homophobic discrimination as "totally unacceptable and unjust, as Apartheid ever was." Passionate Holiness offers a hopeful alternative, one that encourages readers to reclaim their place in Christian history and spirituality. This book is a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of faith and identity.