Monday
August 5, 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
30 records
Saint Oswald of NorthumbriaSaintHe was the son of King Aethelfrith the Ravager of Bernicia and Princess Aacha of Deira, and the second of seven children.Northumbria, EnglandOur Lady of the SnowSaintAusiliatrice, is a Catholic feast that commemorates the dedication of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore on the Esquiline Hill in Rome…Saint Paris of TeanoSaintWhile limited information is available about his life, the legend surrounding him holds a significant place in local folklore.GreekSaint Emidius of Ascoli PicenoSaintMartyrFew saints possess a legacy as tangible and protective as that of the bishop who stands guard against the trembling of the earth.GermanSaint Margaret the BarefootedSaintDespite her humble beginnings, she possessed a deep faith and a strong devotion to the Church from a young age.Cesolo, San Severino, ItalySaint Abel of RheimsSaintBorn in the British Isles, most likely in Ireland, his exact date of birth is unknown.The British Isles, most likely in IrelandSaint Vardan MamikonianSaintHe was born into a noble family, the son of Hamazasp and Dustr, and his maternal grandfather was Isaac, the Armenian katholikos or leader of…Artashat, Taron, ArmeniaSaint EusigniusSaint362), was a Roman soldier venerated as a martyr and saint.Saint Memmius of ChâlonssurmarneSaintLittle is known about his early life and background, but he left a significant impact on the city through his devoted service and miraculous…ChâlonssurmarneSaint EmidioSaintHe is venerated throughout Italy and beyond as the patron saint invoked against earthquakes, a devotion that has endured for over three…Trier, GermanyMartyrs of Fuente La HigueraSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Fuente La Higuera, also known as the Augustinian Martyrs of Fuente La Higuera, were a group of Augustinian priests and…Fuente La HigueraSaint Casto of TeanoSaintNot much is known about his early life, including his birth date and family background.TeanoSaint Ernin of CluainrailgheachSaintHe is recognized as a bishop who worked closely alongside Saint Columba in spreading Christianity throughout Ireland.CluainrailgheachSaint ViatorSaintHe was a close friend and brother monk of Saint Avitus and was a spiritual student of Saint Maximinus.Saint Theodoric of CambraiarrasSaintHe served as the Bishop of Cambrai-Arras, France from approximately 830 until his death in 863.CambraiarrasSaint Cassian of AutunSaintFrom a young age, he displayed a deep piety and a strong desire to serve God.Alexandria, EgyptianSaint Venantius of ViviersSaintHe lived during the early medieval period and dedicated his life to serving God and his people.ViviersSaint AggaiSaintBorn in the 2nd century, Aggai initially gained recognition as the royal jeweler to King Abgar the Black of Edessa, located in modern-day…
Blesseds
26 records
Blessed Salvi Huix MiralpeixBlessedHe was recognized for his hard work and determination as a student and seminarian but struggled with controlling his temper.Santa Margarida de Vallors, Girona, SpainBlessed Arnaldo PonsBlessedThough not much is known about his early life, his extraordinary and selfless acts of charity have made him a revered figure in Catholicism.Blessed Francisco ZanfrediniBlessedUnfortunately, he was orphaned at a very young age.Pesaro, ItalyBlessed Corrado of LaodiceaBlessedHe was born on an unknown date and his death is also not recorded.LaodiceaBlessed Jaume Codina CasellasBlessedHe was born on May 3, 1901, in the town of Aguilar de Segarra in Barcelona, Spain.Aguilar de Segarra, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Enrique Palacios MonrabáBlessedHis family was deeply devoted to their Catholic faith, and this had a significant influence on Enrique's spiritual growth from an early age.Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, SpainBlessed Mariano Lópezcepero y MurúBlessedBorn on January 24, 1883, in Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, he grew up in a religious household and embraced a life of faith from an early…Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, SpainBlessed James GeriusBlessedHe is particularly revered for his exceptional devotion to the Sacred Will of God, which served as a guiding principle in his life.Blessed Eduardo González Santo DomingoBlessedMartyrHe was born on January 5, 1889, in the city of Ávila, Spain.Ávila, SpainBlessed Gabriel Lópezcepero y MurúBlessedBorn on 22 August 1875 in Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, he was raised in a deeply religious family and was taught the values of faith…Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, SpainBlessed Manuel Moreno MartínezBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings, committed to the principles and teachings of the Catholic faith.Rincón de Soto, Logroño, SpainBlessed Lorenzo Santolaria EsterBlessedMartyrHe was born on April 20, 1872, in Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain.Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, SpainBlessed Cristóbal Pérez PascualBlessedHe was born on December 9, 1887, in Alájar, Huelva, Spain.Alájar, Huelva, SpainBlessed Pere Massó LlagosteraBlessedHe was born on April 20, 1897, in Sant Joan Les Fonts, Girona, Spain.Sant Joan Les Fonts, Girona, SpainBlessed Víctor Gaitero GonzálezBlessedMartyrHe was born on October 18, 1871, in Valdemora, León, Spain.Valdemora, León, SpainBlessed Pierremichel NoëlBlessedHe was born on 23 February 1754 in Pavilly, Seine-Maritime, France.Pavilly, Seine-Maritime, FranceBlessed Pau Virgili MonfáBlessedHe is also known as Blessed Pau Virgili Monfá.Valls, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Joan Gibert GalofréBlessedHe was born on May 15, 1880, in La Riera, Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.La Riera, Tarragona, Spain
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