Thursday

August 1, 2024

Luna Decrescens

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

41 records

Saint Alphonsus Maria de LiguoriSaintHe was born into a noble family and displayed exceptional intelligence and talent from a young age.Marianelli near Naples, ItalySaint Peter FaberSaintHe came from a humble farm family and spent his youth working as a shepherd.Villaret, SavoySaint Exuperius of BayeuxSaintHe is revered for his holiness, piety, and dedication to spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith.BayeuxSaint Ethelwold of WinchesterSaintLittle is known about his early life except that he was raised in the court of King Athelstan, a period during which he likely received a…Winchester, EnglandSaint FriardSaintLittle is known about his early life and upbringing, but it is believed that he grew up in a devout Catholic family.Bresne, FranceSaint Procopius of TaorminaSaintHe is revered as a martyr who met an untimely demise along with hundreds of other Christians during the invasion of Muslim Berbers.TaorminaHoly MaccabeesSaintThe rebellion of Mathathias and his five sons against the Syrian king, Antiochus IV, marked the beginning of this influential dynasty in 168…Saint CharitySaintNot much is known about her early life, but it is believed that she grew up in a devout Christian family, in a time when the Roman Empire…Saint FaithSaintBorn in the 2nd century AD, Faith lived during a time of great persecution against Christians under the Roman Emperor Hadrian.Feast of Saint Peter in ChainsObservanceThe Feast of Saint Peter in Chains, also known as Saint Peter ad Vincula, San Pietro in Vincoli, Liberation of Saint Peter, Release of Saint…Saint Peter in ChainsSaint SophiaSaintHer name, Sophia, carries the meaning of wisdom, which adds depth to her significance in Christian tradition.Saint BuonoSaintMartyrHis unwavering faith and commitment to his beliefs have made him a revered figure in Catholicism.Saint HopeSaintUnfortunately, not much is known about her life beyond her tragic martyrdom at the tender age of ten during the persecutions of Hadrian.Saint Alphonsus LiguoriSaintAlphonsus Maria de Liguori, born on September 27, 1696, and died on August 1, 1787, was an Italian Catholic bishop and saint who made…Saint JonatSaintIn the monastic traditions of early medieval France, the name of Jonat shines not through the splendor of legend, but through the quiet…Saint Peregrinus of ModenaSaintBorn in the 6th century, little is known about his early life and background.ModenaSaint RiochSaintBorn in the 5th century, he was the nephew of Saint Patrick, the renowned patron saint of Ireland.Saint Attius of PergaSaintUnfortunately, due to the limited amount of surviving information, not much is known about his life.Perga
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Blesseds

31 records

Blessed Adela MardosewiczBlessedShe dedicated her life to the service of others and became a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church.Kachanoviche, Nesvizh (a.k.a. Ciasnówka, Nieswiez), Minskaya voblasts’, Poland (now in Belarus)Blessed Aleksy SobaszekBlessedAfter completing his high school education in Ostrów, Poland, he embarked on a journey of academic pursuit and spiritual commitment.Przygodzice, Wielkopolskie, PolandBlessed Jadwiga Karolina ZakBlessedShe was born on 27 December 1892 in Oswiecim, Malopolskie, Poland, to a devout Catholic family.Oswiecim, Malopolskie, PolandBlessed Gerhard HirschfelderBlessedHe was born on 17 February 1907 in Klodzko, Dolnoslaskie, Germany, which is now part of modern Poland.Klodzko, Dolnoslaskie, Germany (in modern Poland)Blessed Emericus of QuartBlessedBorn into the Italian nobility, he was the son of James II, lord of the region of Quart.The castle of Quart, ItalyBlessed Giovanni BufalariBlessedHe was the brother of Blessed Lucy Bufalari.Castel Porziano near Rome, ItalyBlessed Margarita Josefa Noguera ManubensBlessedShe was born on 3 July 1870 in Manresa, Barcelona, Spain.Manresa, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Pierrelucien ClaverieBlessedBlessed Pierre Lucien Claverie, also known as the bishop of the Muslims, was born on 8 May 1938 in Algiers, Algeria.Algiers, AlgeriaBlessed RudolphBlessedHe is remembered as a spiritual student of Saint John Gualbert, the founder of the Vallombrosan Order, and eventually served as the Abbot…Blessed Orlando of VallombrosaBlessedHe was recognized for his exceptional abilities as an exorcist, through which he confronted and expelled evil spirits.VallombrosaBlessed Juan de La Cruz Herruzo RuizBlessedHe faithfully served the community of Alcaracejos, exhibiting great devotion to his parishioners and a steadfast commitment to his vocation.Obejo, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Justino Alarcón VeraBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow believers, ultimately making the ultimate sacrifice in the Spanish Civil War.Fuensalida, Toledo, SpainBlessed Francesc de Paula Soteras CullaBlessedHe devoted his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, following the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi.Mataró, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Joan Bonavida DelláBlessedHe entered religious life and made his solemn profession on January 23, 1926, dedicating himself to the service of God and his fellow…Tortosa, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Alfonso Guadix FuenteroblesBlessedHe was born on 9 December 1872 in Montalbán, a town located in the province of Córdoba.Montalbán, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Juan María Coca GonzálezsaavedraBlessedHe was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Sevilla on 18 December 1909.Mairena del Alcor, Sevilla, SpainBlessed Vicente Montserrat MillánBlessedHe was born on 6 January 1904 in Lorca, Murcia, Spain, the son of a merchant.Lorca, Murcia SpainBlessed Francisco Morales ValenzuelaBlessedHe was born on September 22, 1877, in the town of Alhama de Granada, Spain.Alhama de Granada, Spain
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