*St. Tarasius (c. 730–806):* - *Role*: - He served as the Patriarch of Constantinople from 784 until his death in 806. - *Contributions*: - St. Tarasius played a key role in the *Second Council of Nicaea (787 AD)*, which addressed the controversy of iconoclasm (the destruction of religious icons). The council affirmed the veneration of icons, and Tarasius was instrumental in restoring unity within the Church. - *Virtues*: He was known for his humility, pastoral care, and commitment to orthodoxy. - *Feast Day*: February 25 in the Catholic Church (March 10 in the Eastern Orthodox Church). *Other Notable Figures with February 25 Feast Days:* 1. *St. Walburga* (or Walpurga): - An 8th-century English nun and missionary who worked in Germany. - She is associated with healing and is often invoked against famine, plague, and storms. - Her feast day is celebrated on *February 25* in some regions, though it is more commonly observed on *May 1* (Walpurgis Night). 2. *Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio*: - A 16th-century Spanish Franciscan lay brother who became a missionary in Mexico. - He is known for his work in building roads and bridges, as well as his humility and service to the poor. - His feast day is also celebrated on *February 25*.