Sunday
July 21, 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
21 records
Saint Lawrence of BrindisiSaintHe was the son of Guglielmo de Rossi and Elisabetta Masella.Brindisi, ItalySaint Alberic CrescitelliSaintFrom a young age, he had a strong calling to the priesthood and entered the seminary at the tender age of twelve.Altavilla, Benevento, ItalySaint Arbogast of StrasbourgSaintWhile there is little recorded information about his childhood, there are several legends surrounding his early life.Aquitaine, FranceSaint Simeon SalusSaintHe was born in Edessa, Syria, and is believed to have lived during the 6th and 7th centuries.Edessa, SyriaSaint Praxides of RomeSaintShe was born in Rome to a noble family and was the daughter of Senator Pudens and Saint Claudia.RomeSaint Victor of MarseillesSaintMartyrHe gained recognition for his unwavering faith when he refused to worship pagan gods, even at the risk of his own life.MarseillesSaint Iosephus Wang YumeiSaintHe lived during a time of great turmoil and persecution for Catholics in China.Weixian, Hebei, ChinaSaint Zoticus of ComanaSaintHe is remembered primarily for his fierce opposition to the Montanist heresy and his martyrdom during the persecutions of Septimius Severus.ComanaSaint Eternus of ÉvreuxSaintHe served as the Bishop of Évreux, France, and his life is celebrated on July 21st.ÉvreuxSaint WastradaSaintAlthough not much is known about her early life, she gained renown for her deep faith and devotion to God.Saint John of EdessaSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Edessa during the 6th century.SyrianSaint Benignus of MoyenmoutierSaintHe is believed to have been born in the region of Dijon, France, and was the twin brother of Saint John.MoyenmoutierSaint Claudius of TroyesSaintLittle is known about his early life and origins, except that he hailed from Alemannia, an area occupied by Germanic tribes.Alemannia, an area occupied by Germanic tribesSaint John of MoyenmoutierSaintHe is recognized as the twin brother of Saint Benignus and is commonly associated with the Abbey of Moyenmoutier in France.MoyenmoutierSaint Antimund of ThérouanneSaintHe dedicated his life to serving God and heeding the call to spread the Gospel to the Morini people in the region of modern Picardy, France.ThérouanneSaint Jucundinus of TroyesSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, leaving a somewhat mysterious legacy.TroyesSaint Corona of MarseilleSaintWhile historical records about her life are limited, her steadfast devotion and eventual martyrdom have made her an inspirational figure for…MarseilleSaint Justus of TroyesSaintMartyrUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived.Troyes
Blesseds
13 records
Blessed Gabriel PergaudBlessedFrom a young age, he showed a deep devotion to God and a desire to serve the Church.Saint-Priest-la-Plaine, Creuse, FranceBlessed Antonio Caba PozoBlessedFrom an early age, he felt a profound call to the religious life and began his studies at the San Cecilio Seminary in the archdiocese of…Lanjarón, Granada, SpainBlessed Juan de Las VarillasBlessedBlessed Juan de las Varillas, also known as Juan de las Varillas, was a Mercedarian friar who played a significant role as a missionary…SpainBlessed José Blanco SalgadoBlessedHe was born on 10 November 1892 in the village of Souto-San Bartolomé de Ganade, located in the province of Orense, Spain.Souto-San Bartolomé de Ganade, Orense, SpainBlessed José Limón y LimónBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the education of young people, following the charism of his religious congregation.Villanueva del Ariscal, Seville, SpainBlessed Francisco Herruzo IbáñezBlessedHe was born on August 19, 1894, in the town of Obejo, located in the province of Córdoba.Obejo, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Parthenius of ThessalyBlessedBorn in Thessaly, Greece, he dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings, leaving a profound impact through his ascetic…ThessalyBlessed Claudius of AvignonBlessedAlthough precise details of his birth and death are not available, his life and teachings have left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church.AvignonBlessed Antonio Benítez AriasBlessedHe was born on June 6, 1907, in Cuevas de San Marcos, Málaga, Spain.Cuevas de San Marcos, Málaga, SpainBlessed Juan de ZambranaBlessedAlthough the exact dates of his birth, death, and other details may not be available, his contributions to the establishment of the…Blessed Frederic Codina PicassoBlessedHe was born on 8 May 1888 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona, SpainBlessed Agrícola Rodríguez García de Los HuertosBlessedHe was born on 18 March 1896 in Consuegra, Toledo, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving the Church.Consuegra, Toledo, SpainBlessed Luigi LenziniBlessedMartyrLuigi Lenzini was born at Fiumalbo near Modena in 1881 into a well-off and deeply Christian family.Fiumalbo, Modena, Italy
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