Tuesday

July 16, 2024

Gibba Crescens

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

38 records

Saint HelierSaintIn the rugged isolation of the North Sea, where the Atlantic swells crash against the rocky shores of the Channel Islands, a life of…Saint Bartolomeu Fernandes dos MártiresSaintIn the rugged landscape of northern Portugal, where the Atlantic winds meet ancient stone, the name of Bartolomeu Fernandes dos Mártires…Saint Reinildis of SaintesSaintShe belonged to the nobility and was the daughter of Saint Amalburga and Duke Witger of Lorraine.Her father‘s house in Kontich, BelgiumSaint Monulphus of TongerenmaastrichtSaintHe is recognized as a significant figure in the history of the Catholic Church and is venerated as a saint.TongerenmaastrichtSaint Bartolomeu Dei Martiri FernandesSaintBorn on 3 May 1514 in Lisbon, Portugal, Bartolomeu Fernandes had a deep religious calling from a young age.Lisboa, PortugalSaint Athenogenes of SebasteSaintNot much is known about his early life and background, but it is believed that he was consecrated as a bishop and became the shepherd of a…SebasteSaint Fulrad of Saint DenisSaintBorn in 710 in Alsace, France, he came from a wealthy background and was destined for a life of privilege.Alsace, FranceFeast of Our Lady of Mount CarmelObservanceThe Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a significant celebration in the Catholic Church observed on July 16th each year.Saint Yangzhi LangSaintShe was born around 1871 in Lu, Qinghe, Hebei, China, and grew up in a society deeply rooted in Chinese traditions and beliefs.Lu, Qinghe, Hebei, ChinaSaint Teresia Zhang HeshiSaintShe was born around 1864 in Yuan, Ningjing, Hebei, China.Yuan, Ningjing, Hebei, ChinaSaint Domingos CarvalhoSaintHe is recognized as one of the Martyrs of Brazil, who were brutally murdered by Calvinist fanatics for their unwavering faith in…Saint Gondulf of TongerenmaastrichtSaintIn the early seventh century, amidst the turbulence of a fractured region recovering from the collapse of Roman order, a spiritual architect…Maastricht, NetherlandsSaint Paulus Lang FuSaintAs the seven-year-old son of Saint Yangzhi Lang, he grew up amidst the nascent Christian community in a region marked by deep faith and…Lu, Qinghe, Hebei, ChinaSaint Valentine of TrierSaintHe was born in the early third century and was known for his deep commitment to the Christian faith.TrierSaint Eugenius of NoliSaintBorn in an era of religious fervor, Saint Eugenius dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity and promoting the Gospel…NoliSaint Elvira of OhrenSaintShe lived during the 12th century and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.OhrenSaint DomninSaintNot much is known about Domnin's early life, but it is believed that he was born in the 3rd century in Avrillé, Eure, which is in modern-day…Saint FaustusSaintMartyrUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life, making it challenging to construct a detailed biography.
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Blesseds

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Blessed Robert GrissoldBlessedHe is recognized as a martyr and lifelong layman in the apostolic vicariate of England.Rowington, Warwickshire, EnglandBlessed IrmengardBlessedShe was a descendant of the great Emperor Charlemagne, which added to her prestigious background.Blessed Nicolas SavouretBlessedHis life was marked by his unwavering faith and commitment to his religious mission.Jouvelle, Haute-Saône, FranceBlessed Claude BeguignotBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and entered the Carthusian Order, known for its strict adherence to contemplative prayer and the…Langres, Haute-Marne, FranceBlessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri Fernández de HerediaBlessedShe was the youngest of four children born to Manuel Ortiz de Landázuri, a career army officer, and Eulogia Fernández-Heredia.Madrid, SpainBlessed Milon of ThérouanneBlessedAlthough specific details about his birth and early life are not available, his legacy as a holy and influential figure remains significant.ThérouanneBlessed Arnold of ClairvauxBlessedHe was born in the 12th century in Belgium, although the exact year of his birth remains unknown.BelgiumBlessed Arnold of HildesheimBlessedHe later became the abbot of the monastery of Saint Godehard located in Hildesheim, Germany.HildesheimBlessed John SugarBlessedBorn around 1558 in Wombourne, South Staffordshire, England, he dedicated his life to the Church and service to others.Wombourne, South Staffordshire, EnglandBlessed Ornandus of VicogneBlessedVery little is known about his early life, including his birth and death dates, but his story shines as a testament to the transformative…VicogneBlessed Marieanne BéguinroyalBlessedShe was born in 1736 in Bouvante, a small village in the Dråme region of France.Bouvante, Drôme, FranceBlessed Margueriterose de GordonBlessedShe was born on 29 September 1733 in Mondragon, Vaucluse, France.Mondragon, Vaucluse, FranceBlessed Marieanne DouxBlessedShe was born on April 8, 1739, in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.Bollène, Vaucluse, FranceBlessed Dorothéemadeleinejulie de JustamondBlessedMartyrShe was born on 27 May 1743 in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.Bollène, Vaucluse, FranceBlessed Margueritethérèse CharensolBlessedShe belonged to the Sacramentine Order of nuns, dedicating her life to the worship and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.Richerenches, Vaucluse, FranceBlessed Simão da CostaBlessedHe was born in Porto, Portugal, and displayed great devotion and piety from a young age.Porto, PortugalBlessed Marierose LayeBlessedShe was an Ursuline nun who lived during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution.Bollène, Vaucluse, FranceBlessed Madeleinefrançoise de JustamondBlessedShe entered the novitiate in Avignon, France in 1772, demonstrating her deep commitment to her faith and desire to dedicate her life to God…Bollène, Vaucluse, France
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