Friday
July 19, 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
22 records
Saint Peter Crisci of FolignoSaintAs a young man, Peter led a reckless and sinful life, indulging in worldly pleasures.FolignoSaint EpaphrasSaintIn the annals of the early Church, few figures burn with the quiet intensity of a devoted collaborator who labored tirelessly to establish…Saint Arsenius the GreatSaintFrom an early age, he displayed great piety and a yearning for spiritual knowledge.The Roman EmpireSaint Simon Qin ChunfuSaintHe was the son of Saint Elisabeth Qin Bianshi Elisabeth, a devout Catholic who belonged to the apostolic vicariate of Southeastern Zhili in…Nanpeiluo, Renqiu, Hebei, ChinaSaint John PlessingtonSaintMartyrHe came from a family that faced persecution due to their religious and political beliefs.Dimples Hall, Lancashire, EnglandSaint Ioannes Baptista Zhu WuruiSaintHe lived during a tumultuous period in Chinese history, marked by the outbreak of the Boxer Rebellion.Zhujiahe, Jingxian, Hebei, ChinaSaint BernoldSaintSaint Bernulf or Bernold of Utrecht (died July 19, 1054) was Bishop of Utrecht from 1026/27 to 1054.Saint Macrina the YoungerSaintMacrina the Younger (c.Caesarea, Cappadocia (in modern Turkey)Saint Epaphras of ColosseSaintBorn in Colossae, Epaphras was deeply influenced by the teachings of Saint Paul, who refers to him in his letters to the Colossians and…ColosseSaint Daria of ConstantinopleSaintUnfortunately, due to the limited historical records available, much of her biography remains shrouded in mystery.ConstantinopleSaint Dio of ConstantinopleSaintIn Antioch, he recognized his deep calling to the monastic life and founded a monastery where he lived as a brother monk.AntiochSaint KragonSaintHowever, his life took a dramatic turn when he and two of his fellow thieves were brought to Christianity by a desert hermit in the year…Latter 3rd century Banawän, EgyptSaint Ambrose AutpertusSaintBorn in France, little is known about his early life and upbringing.FranceSaint Aurea of CordobaSaintMartyrShe was raised in a Muslim family but later converted to Christianity.Cordoba, SpainSaint Elisabeth Qin BianshiSaintShe was born around 1846 in Nanpeiluo, Renqiu, Hebei, China.Nanpeiluo, Renqiu, Hebei, ChinaSaint Felix of VeronaSaintBorn in the 4th century, little is known about his early life and background.VeronaMartyrs of MerosSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Meros, also known as the Martyrs of Phrygia, were a group of three Christians who were tortured and martyred together during…MerosPope Saint SymmachusSaintHe was the son of Fortunatus and was baptized in Rome, Italy.Sardinia, Kingdom of Odoacer (part of modern Italy)
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Stilla of AbenbergBlessedShe was one of five children, born to the Count of Abenberg.Abenberg, Bavaria (in modern Germany)Blessed Stefano del LupoBlessedBorn between 1099 and 1118, most likely in or near Carovilli, Italy, Stefano felt a deep calling to a life of penance and solitude.And 1118, probably in or near Carovilli, ItalyBlessed Karol StepienBlessedAs a child, Karol displayed exceptional intelligence but also had a reputation for being quite unruly.Lódz, Lódzkie, PolandBlessed Bernhard of RodezBlessedHe was one of eight children and grew up in the region of Provence, France.Provence, FranceBlessed Józef PuchalaBlessedHe was baptized on the day of his birth and later embarked on a path of religious vocation.Kosina, Podkarpackie, PolandBlessed Pascasio of LyonBlessedAlthough specific information about his birth, death, and other details is not available, we can explore the life and contributions of this…LyonBlessed Antonio of ValladolidBlessedBorn date is unknown, but he lived until 1514, passing away due to natural causes.ValladolidBlessed Vicente Cecilia GallardoBlessedMartyrHe was born on September 10, 1914, in Cabra, Córdoba, Spain.Cabra, Córdoba, SpainBlessed José Vigil CabrerizoBlessedHe was ordained as a priest of the archdiocese of Sevilla on the same date in 1906.Huétor-Tájar, Granada, SpainBlessed Pietro Crisci da FolignoBlessedBlessed Pietro Crisci da Foligno , hermit At Foligno in Umbria, Blessed Pietro Crisci da Foligno , who, having given all his possessions to…Blessed StillaBlessedBlessed Stilla , virgin In the monastery of Marienburg in Franconia, Germany, Blessed Stilla , consecrated virgin, is buried in the church…
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