Monday
July 29, 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
32 records
Martyrs of CalandaSaintMartyrTitle: The Martyrs of Calanda Introduction: The Martyrs of Calanda, also known as the Calanda Martyrs, were a group of Dominican priests and…CalandaPope Blessed Urban IISaintHe studied in Rheims, France, and later became a monk and prior at Cluny, one of the most influential monastic centers of his time.Lagery, FranceSaint Guillaume PinchonSaintThe enduring stone of the cathedral at Saint-Brieuc stands as a silent witness to the pastoral diligence of one of its most beloved…Saint Olaf IISaintHe was the son of Harald Grenske, King of Norway, and Åsta Gudbrandsdatter.Saint Seraphia the MartyrSaintMartyrHer early life was marked by persecution, as her family had to flee Syria to escape the tyrannical rule of Emperor Hadrian.Antioch, SyriaSaint Martha of BethanySaintShe was the sister of Saint Lazarus and Saint Mary of Bethany and was known to be a close friend of Jesus.BethanySaint Ioannes Baptista Luo TingyinSaintHe was born around 1825 in Qingyian, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.Qingyian, Guiyang, Guizhou, ChinaSaint Beatrice of RomeSaintShe is believed to have been the sister of Saint Faustinus of Rome and Saint Simplicius of Rome.RomeSaint Lupus of TroyesSaintHe married the sister of Saint Hilary and lived a married life for seven years.Toul, FranceSaint Martha WangSaintMartyrBorn around 1812 in Zunyi, Guizhou, Martha dedicated her life to the service of God and the spread of Christianity.Zunyi, Guizhou, ChinaSaint Lazarus of BethanySaintHe is famously known as the man whom Jesus raised from the dead after having been dead and in his tomb for four days.BethanySaint Paulus Chen ChangpinSaintHe began his spiritual journey as a seminarian in the apostolic vicariate of Guizhou, dedicating his life to the service of God and the…Xingren, Guizhou, ChinaSaint Iosephus ZhangSaintHe was born around 1831 and dedicated his life to religious studies at the Su-tchuen seminary.Ba, Sichuan, ChinaSaint OlafSaintOlaf Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olaf, Olaf the Holy, Olaf II, and Olaf the Stout or 'Large', was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028.Saint Faustinus of RomeSaintThe early fourth century cast a long shadow over the Christian world, marked by the final and most severe imperial effort to extinguish the…RomeSaint SulianSaintHe is best known for his role as the founder and first abbot of the renowned monastery of Luxulyan.Saint Prosper of OrléansSaintBorn in Aquitaine, France, around the year 390, Prosper dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and furthering the Christian…OrléansSaint Kilian of InishcaltraSaintHe was best known for his role as the abbot of a monastery located on the island of Inishcaltra, also known as the Holy Island, situated in…Inishcaltra
Blesseds
25 records
Blessed Beatrix of ValfleuryBlessedShe was born in an unspecified year and exhibited piety from an early age.ValfleuryBlessed Petrus of Saint MaryBlessedFrom a young age, he showed great devotion to the Catholic faith and began his studies to become a catechist at the age of 13 under the…Omura, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Joan Ayats PlantalechBlessedHe was baptized on the day of his birth on June 4, 1875, in Sant Salvador de Bianya, Girona, Spain.Sant Salvador de Bianya, Girona, SpainBlessed Charlesantoinenicolas AncelBlessedHe was born on October 11, 1763, in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France.Rouen, Seine-Maritime, FranceBlessed José Calasanz MarquésBlessedHe was a devoted Catholic priest and an influential figure within the Salesian community.Azanuy, Huesca, SpainBlessed Jaume Mir VimeBlessedHe is celebrated and honored for his devotion to God and the Catholic Church.Ciutadilla, Lleida, SpainBlessed Juan Bautista Egozcuezábal AldazBlessedHe led a life dedicated to serving others, particularly those in need.Nuin, Navarra, SpainBlessed Guillermo Fernández AguileraBlessedHe was born in Baena, Córdoba, Spain in 1874, and his life was characterized by his deep faith and commitment to his Catholic beliefs.Baena, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Saturnino Jaunsarás ZabaletaBlessedHe was born on 11 February 1912 in Irurzun, Navarra, Spain, to a devout Catholic family.Irurzun, Navarra, SpainBlessed Josephlouis Marcou PecalvelBlessedMartyrHe is venerated by the Catholic Church and recognized as a blessed.Peyregoux, Tarn, FranceBlessed Bartolomé Rodríguez SoriaBlessedMartyrHe was born on September 7, 1894, in Ríopar, Albacete.Ríopar, Albacete, SpainBlessed Mancius of the CrossBlessedLittle is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details about his family background.JapanBlessed Luis BertránBlessedHe was a relative of Saint Louis Bertrán, who was a renowned Dominican missionary.Barcelona, SpainBlessed Pelagi Ayats VergésBlessedHe was born on 23 August 1915 in Sant Salvador de Bianya, Girona, Spain, and despite his short life, he left a profound impact on those who…Sant Salvador de Bianya, Girona, SpainBlessed Pablo Brull CarrascoBlessedHe faithfully served the Baena community, offering spiritual guidance and support to the faithful.Belalcázar, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Fermín Zabaleta ArmendárizBlessedHe was born on September 24, 1899, in Artajona, a small town in Navarra, Spain.Artajona, Navarra, SpainBlessed Rafael Contreras LevaBlessedHe was born on April 29, 1901, in Nueva Carteya, Córdoba, Spain.Nueva Carteya, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Manuel Collellmir SentíesBlessedBorn on June 7, 1917, in Sant Pau, Girona, Spain, he was raised in a devout Catholic family that nurtured his faith.Sant Pau, Girona, Spain
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