Wednesday
July 17, 2024
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
26 records
Saint Leo IVSaintTo stand as a guardian of the City of Rome required a rare synthesis of spiritual fortitude and temporal resolve.Saint Alexius of RomeSaintMartyrBorn into a wealthy Christian family in Rome, he was the only son of a respected Roman senator.RomeSaint Colman of StockerauSaint, Colomannus of...The British Isles, exact location undeterminedSaint Hedwig of PolandSaintThe story of a queen whose life bridged two great nations begins not in the royal courts of a single realm, but in the vibrant heritage of…PolandSaint Clement of OhridSaintHe was born around 840 in Byzantine-era southern Macedonia, possibly in the region near Thessalonica; whether his birthplace lay within the…In Byzantine-era southern Macedonia, possibly near Thessalonica (his exact birthplace and political affiliation are disputed among historians)Saint Rufina of SevilleSaintShe was born into a family of potters and was brought up in the faith alongside her sister, Saint Justina.SevilleSaint Hedwig Queen of PolandSaintSaint Hedwig, also known as Hedwig of Anjou, Eduviges, Edvige, Jadwiga, Jadvyga, Hedvig, or Hedvigis, was born on February 18, 1374, in…Buda (in modern Budapest, HungarySaint Justina of SevilleSaintBorn into a family of potters, Justina and her sister Rufina were the daughters of a skilled potter who passed down the craft to them.SevilleSaint Andrew ZorardSaintHe was born around 980 in Opatowiec, Poland, and his life was marked by an austere and contemplative spirituality.Opatowiec, PolandSaint MarcellinaSaintShe was the daughter of the Roman imperial prefect of Gaul and the sister of two prominent saints, Ambrose of Milan and Satyrus.Trier, Gaul (in modern Germany)Saint Petrus Liu ZeyuSaintHe was born around 1843 in Zhujiaxie, Shenzhou, Hebei, China.Zhujiaxie, Shenzhou, Hebei, ChinaSaint KenelmSaintHe was born into royalty as the son of King Coenwulf, making him a Mercian prince.Saint ColomanSaintThe story of this holy wanderer begins not in a monastery of stone, but on the open road, driven by a fervor that transcended borders.Saint TurninusSaintBorn in Ireland during the 8th century, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity and brought countless souls to the…IrelandSaint Theodosius of AuxerreSaintHe served as the Bishop of Auxerre, France, from approximately 507 to 516.AuxerreSaint Frédégand of KerkelodorSaintHe lived during the 8th century and is remembered as a missionary monk and later as an abbot at Kerkelodor Abbey, situated near Antwerp in…IrelandSaint Ennodius of PaviaSaintHe was born into the Gallo-Roman nobility and received an excellent education in the sciences and rhetoric.Cisalpine Gaul (an area of modern northern Italy)Saint Theodota of ConstantinopleSaintNot much is known about her early life or family background, but her devout faith and devotion to Christ marked her out as a remarkable…Constantinople
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Pavol GojdicBlessedHe was the son of Štefan Gojdic, a Greek-Catholic priest, and Anna Gerberyová.Ruské Peklany, Prešov, Slovak RepublicBlessed Benigno of VallumbrosaBlessedHe was born around 1136 in Montevarchi, Arezzo, Italy, and is believed to have been related to Saint John Gualbert.Montevarchi, Arezzo, ItalyBlessed Agustín Alcalá y HenkeBlessedHe was born on June 7, 1892, in Alcalá de Guadaíra, Sevilla, Spain.Alcalá de Guadaíra, Sevilla, SpainBlessed Biagio of the IncarnationBlessedHe lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.Blessed Sebastian of the Holy SpiritBlessedAlthough specific details about his birth and early life are unavailable, his devoutness and commitment to his religious order marked him as…Blessed Arnold of HimmerodBlessedWhile his specific dates of birth and death remain unknown, the impact of his life and devotion are renowned among his contemporaries.HimmerodBlessed Pavel Peter GojdicBlessedBlessed Pavel Peter Gojdic , bishop of Prešov of the Slovaks, martyr of Slovakia At Leopoldov in Slovakia, Blessed Pavel Peter Gojdic …
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