Friday

July 12, 2024

Quadratura Prima

The profiles below are associated with this month and day as recurring feast observances. Their inclusion does not mean an event involving them occurred in 2024.

Saints

32 records

Saint John GualbertSaintHis life took a decisive turn when his beloved brother Hugh was brutally murdered.Florence, ItalySaint John JonesSaintMartyrHe hailed from a devout Catholic family and grew up with a deep faith.Clynog-Fawr, Carnarvonshire, WalesSaint Jason of TarsusSaintJason of Tarsus, also known as Mnason or Nason, was a prominent figure in the early Christian community.TarsusSaint Nabor of MilanSaintWhile not much is known about his early life or background, his story serves as a testament to the courage and faith of the early Christian…MilanSaint Hilarion of AncyraSaintBorn in Ancyra, Galatia, in present-day Turkey, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ and serving the early…AncyraSaint Proclus of AncyraSaintHis life and martyrdom serve as an inspiring testimony of unwavering faith and devotion to the Catholic Church.AncyraSaint Leo of CavaSaintHe was born around the year 990 in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy.Lucca, Tuscany, ItalySaint Agnes Lê Thị ThànhSaintShe was raised in a devout Christian family and grew up practicing her faith.Ba Den, Tranh Hóa, VietnamSaint VeronicaSaintHer name, Veronica, is derived from a combination of the Latin words "vera" meaning true and "icon" meaning image.Saint Paulinus of AntiochSaintAccording to legend, he was sent to Lucca by Saint Peter the Apostle himself.Antioch, SyriaSaint Uguzo of CarvagnaSaintAlthough he was poor, he possessed a generous and compassionate heart, regularly giving away all he had to the church and those less…CarvagnaSaint Felix of MilanSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Milan, Italy, around the beginning of the 4th century.MilanSaint Clemente Ignacio Delgado CebriánSaintHe was born on 23 November 1761 in the town of Villafeliche, Zaragoza, in Spain.Villafeliche, Zaragoza, SpainSaint Viventiolus of LyonsSaintHe was born in a small village near the city of Lyons, France, in the early 5th century.LyonsBlesseds Matthias Araki Hyōzaemon and 7 companionsSaintIn the annals of the Church, few testimonies resonate with the raw intensity of the Japanese martyrs.Saint Marieazélie Guérin MartinSaintShe was born on 23 December 1831 in Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon, Orne, France.Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon, Orne, FranceSaint Paternian of BolognaSaintWhile not much is known about his early life or background, his impactful episcopate and exemplary Christian virtues earned him a place…BolognaSaint BalaySaintBorn in an unknown date, Balay dedicated his life to a profound spiritual journey, seeking solace and communion with God in the solitude of…
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Blesseds

6 records

Blessed David GonsonBlessedBorn into a noble family, he was the son of a British vice-admiral.Blessed Marie CluseBlessedShe was born on 5 December 1761, in Bouvante, Dråme, France.Bouvante, Drôme, FranceBlessed Lambert of CîteauxBlessedThough limited information is available about his early life, it is known that he was born in an unspecified date and hailed from an unknown…CîteauxBlessed Jeannemarie de RomillonBlessedBernardo de Romillon or Sister Saint Bernard, was born on July 12, 1753, in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.Bollène, Vaucluse, FranceBlessed Madeleinethérèse TalieuBlessedShe was born on 13 September 1746 in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.Bollène, Vaucluse, FranceBlessed Margueriteeléonore de JustamondBlessedBorn in France, her life was dedicated to the contemplative and monastic vocation within the Cistercian tradition, embracing the vows of…Bollène, Vaucluse, France

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