Tuesday
August 6, 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
13 records
Saint Maria Francesca RubattoSaintTragically, Anna Maria lost her father when she was just four years old, facing an early experience of loss in her life.Carmagnola, Turin, ItalySaint Justus of AlcalaSaintIn the annals of Christian martyrdom, few stories capture the stark courage of the faithful quite like that of a thirteen-year-old boy…SpainFeast of the Transfiguration of Our LordObservanceThe Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a significant celebration in the Catholic Church that commemorates the moment when Jesus…Pope Saint HormisdasSaintBorn in Frosinone, Latium, in southern Italy, not much is known about Hormisdas' early life.Frosinone, Latium (southern Italy)Saint Glisente of BresciaSaintLittle is known about his early life or family background, but historical records indicate that he lived during the time of Blessed…BresciaSaint Pastor of AlcalaSaintHe was the younger brother of Saint Justus and grew up in a devout Christian family.SpainSaint Dominic of OsmaSaintThe enduring legacy of a religious life is often measured not by the years it spanned, but by the institutions it births and the truths it…OsmaSaint Stephen of CardeñaSaintHe was born in the 9th century and dedicated his life to the service of God.CardeñaSaint CremeteSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the 11th century.Saint Gislain of LuxemburgSaint, Gezzelino of...LuxemburgSaint James the SyrianSaintHe gained recognition for his ascetic lifestyle and his reputation as a miracle worker.SyrianMartyrs of CardeñaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Cardeña, also known as the Benedictine Martyrs of Saint Peter of Cardeña monastery, were a group of two hundred monks who…CardeñaSaint Hardulf of BreedonSaintNot much is known about his early life, including his birthdate and family background.BreedonSaint Sixtus IISaintPassion of Saint Sixtus II , pope, and companions, martyrs At Rome on Via Appia in the cemetery of Callixtus , passion of Saint Sixtus II …
Blesseds
21 records
Blessed Gezelin of SchlebuschBlessed, Gezzelin of...SchlebuschBlessed Tadeusz DulnyBlessedHe grew up in a deeply religious family that fostered his own piety and devotion.Kszczonowice, Swietokrzyskie, PolandBlessed William of AltavillaBlessedFrom an early age, he displayed a strong desire to serve God and alleviate the suffering of his fellow Christians who were enslaved by…FranceBlessed Guillermo SanzBlessedHe was born in an unrecorded year, in Valencia, Spain, during a period of religious and political turmoil.Blessed GoderannoBlessedWhile there is not much information available about his early life and background, it is known that he attained great prominence within the…Blessed José María Recalde MagúreguiBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed a deep spiritual inclination from a young age.Galdácano, Vitoria, SpainBlessed José María Polo RejónBlessedFrom a young age, he showed a deep sense of piety and a strong desire to serve God and his fellow men.Monachil, Granada, SpainBlessed Francesc Vives AntichBlessedHe was born on 22 March 1876 in Valls, a town located in the province of Tarragona.Valls, Tarragona, SpainBlessed José González Ramos CamposBlessedHe was born on 24 February 1879 in Cañete la Real, Málaga, Spain.Cañete la Real, Málaga, SpainBlessed Josep Domènech BonetBlessedHe dedicated his life to the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Minor, joining their order in 1909.Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Andrés Soto CarreraBlessedHe was born on June 29, 1883, in Puerto de Santa María, Seville, Spain.Puerto de Santa María, Seville, SpainBlessed Alejandro Casare MenéndezBlessedMartyrHe was born on February 24, 1897, in Chauchina, Granada, Spain.Chauchina, Granada, SpainBlessed Carlos López VidalBlessedHe lived his entire life in the archdiocese of Valencia and became a respected member of the community.Gandía, Valencia, SpainBlessed Pedro Carballo CorralesBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age showed a strong inclination towards the priesthood.Ubrique, Cádiz, SpainBlessed Saturnino Ortega MontealegreBlessedHe is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been killed during the Spanish Civil War.Brihuega, Guadalajara, SpainBlessed Octavian of SavonaBlessedHe came from a noble family and was the brother of Pope Saint Callistus II.Quingey, FranceBlessed Antoni Serra HortalBlessedHe was a devoted member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious congregation founded by St.Banyoles, Girona, SpainBlessed Juan Silverio Pérez RuanoBlessedMartyrHe was born on 27 December 1875 in Cuevas de San Marcos, a small town in the province of Málaga, Spain.Cuevas de San Marcos, Málaga, Spain
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