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Saints of the Day

Saints: 24
Blesseds: 12

Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint Ethelbert of Eastry

Saint Ethelbert of Eastry

Saint Ethelbert of Eastry, also known as Aethelbert, was a remarkable figure in early Christianity during the 7th century. He was born in Eastry, England, and was the great-grandson of Saint Ethelbert of Kent, the first Christian King of Kent. Saint Ethelbert of Eastry, following in the footsteps of his pious ancestors, dedicated his life to the service of God and the spread of the Christian faith. Little is known about Saint Ethelbert's early life, but he lived during a time when Christianity was growing rapidly in England. He witnessed the conversion of his own Kingdom of...


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Catholic saints serve as examples of virtue, holiness, and the human potential for grace. Their lives remind us that holiness is attainable for everyone, and by learning about saints, you can:


The Path to Sainthood

The process of canonization in the Catholic Church is a rigorous and thorough examination of a person's life and virtues. It typically involves several stages:

  1. Servant of God: The initial stage when a person's life is examined for heroic virtue.
  2. Venerable: The person is recognized for having lived a life of heroic virtue.
  3. Blessed: A miracle attributed to the person's intercession is verified.
  4. Saint: A second miracle is verified, leading to canonization.

This process ensures that those recognized as saints truly embody the virtues of Christian life and serve as models for the faithful.


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