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Saints of the Day

Saints: 17
Blesseds: 7

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Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint PlatoSaint Theodulus The LectorSaint Benedict The BlackSaint Isidore of SevilleSaint Gonval of ScotlandSaint Aleth of DijonSaint Zosimus of PalestineBlessed Giuseppe Benedetto DusmetBlessed Guglielmo Of NotoBlessed Abraham Of StrelnaBlessed Ndue SerreqiBlessed Thomas Of NaplesBlessed François De La Terre De LabourBlessed Nicolas Of Montecorpino

Saint Plato

Saint Plato, also known as Platon or Platone, was born in around 734 to wealthy parents. However, tragedy struck his life at an early age when both his parents died of a disease before he reached the age of 13. Plato was then taken in and raised by his uncle, who worked as a treasurer. Under his uncle's guidance, Plato excelled in his studies and quickly became responsible for much of his uncle's business affairs. Plato, despite his privileged background, had always been a pious individual from his youth. As he grew older, his devotion to his faith became even stronger. At ...

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Why Explore Catholic Saints?

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:

• Find daily inspiration for your spiritual journey
• Discover powerful intercessors for your prayers
• Learn about the rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church
• Gain insights into living a life of virtue and faith
• Connect with patron saints of various causes and professions

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.