Wednesday
August 7, 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
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Saint Donatus of ArezzoSaintBorn in Nicomedia, which is part of modern-day Turkey, he received a comprehensive education in Rome, Italy.Nicomedia (part of modern Turkey)Pope Saint Sixtus IISaintBorn in Greece, Sixtus was a philosopher and adult convert to Christianity before becoming a deacon in Rome, Italy.GreekSaint Claudia of RomeSaintBorn as the daughter of King Caractacus of Britain, she lived during a time when the Roman Empire sought to expand its territories and exert…RomeSaint Donato of ImolaSaintHe was born into a wealthy family, affording him a life of comfort and privilege.Forum Corneli (modern Imola, Italy)Saint Victricius of RouenSaintHe was born in the mid-4th century and served as an officer in the army of Emperor Julian the Apostate.RouenSaint Albert of SicilySaintHis parents, Benedict and Joan, had a deep devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and made a promise that if they were blessed with a son, he…Trapani, Sicily, ItalySaint Donatus of BesanconSaintHe was a notable monastic reformer and founded the Saint Paul Abbey at Besancon.BesanconSaint Conrad NantweinSaintHe was a pious man who embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy.Bavaria, GermanySaint Julian of RomeSaintWhile information about Saint Julian's life is limited, historical records indicate that he lived during the third century and died as a…RomeSaint Miguel de La MoraSaintSaint Miguel de la Mora was born on June 19, 1874, in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.Tecalitlán, Jalisco, MexicoSaint Afra of AugsburgSaintMartyrBorn in the latter 3rd century in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, Afra initially led a life as a prostitute in the city of Augsburg.Augsburg, Bavaria, GermanySaint Alberto degli AbatiSaintIn the historic port city of Messina, a figure emerged whose voice carried the weight of divine conviction.Saint Faustus of MilanSaintHe hailed from a wealthy noble family and was the son of Philip.Milan, ItalySaint AfraSaintMartyrShe was dedicated to the service of the goddess Venus by her mother, Hilaria, but through the teachings of Bishop Narcissus, she and her…Saint DonatienSaintThe quiet dignity of early ecclesiastical leadership often leaves behind fewer monuments than the grand cathedrals they helped inspire, yet…Blesseds Martin of Saint Felix Woodcock (Farington)SaintThe gallows at Lancaster stood as a grim testament to the price of conscience during an era where the priesthood itself was deemed a capital…Saint Felix Woodcock (Farington)Pope SixtusSaintThe image of a Bishop of Rome cut down at the altar while instructing his clergy in the divine mysteries defines the enduring legacy of this…Saint Hilarinus of OstiaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his story serves as a testament to his unwavering faith and dedication to…Ostia
Blesseds
27 records
Blessed Edmund BojanowskiBlessedHe hailed from a wealthy and landed Polish noble family.Grabonog, PolandBlessed Manuel Sancho AguilarBlessedHe is known for his martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.Castellote, Teruel, SpainBlessed Jordan ForzateiBlessedHe entered the Benedictine order and became a monk at Padua.Padua, ItalyBlessed Agathangelus NourryBlessedLittle is known about his early life and family background.Near Vendome, FranceBlessed John WoodcockBlessedHe was born in 1603 in Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire, England, during a time of intense religious persecution in England.Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Edward BamberBlessedHe attended the seminary of Saint Omer and later studied at the English College of Saint Gregory in Seville, Spain.Carleton, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Vincent de LaquilaBlessedIt is believed that he may have trained as a shoemaker in his youth before he joined the order at the tender age of 14.Blessed Rafaél Severiano Rodríguez NavarroBlessedMartyrHe was born on November 8, 1882, in Ronda, Málaga, Spain.Ronda, Málaga, SpainBlessed Nicholas PostgateBlessedBorn in 1597 in Egton Bridge, North Yorkshire, England, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and studied at the English College in…Egton Bridge, North Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Dalmacio Bellota PérezBlessedFrom a young age, Dalmacio exhibited a strong devotion to his Catholic faith and felt a calling to religious life.Capillas, Palencia, SpainBlessed Teuzzo of RazzuoloBlessedBorn in the early 11th century, Teuzzo dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow brethren.RazzuoloBlessed Alberto of SassoferratoBlessedHe was born in the town of Piceno, Italy, where he spent most of his life dedicated to the service of God.Piceno, ItalyBlessed Thomas WhitakerBlessedHe was the son of Thomas, a schoolmaster, and Helen.Burnley, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Francisco Gargallo GascónBlessedMartyrHe was born on 24 February 1872 in Castellote, Teruel, Spain.Castellote, Teruel, SpainBlessed Joan Baptista Urgell ComaBlessedHe was born on October 5, 1906, in Villalba de los Arcos, Tarragona, Spain.Villalba de los Arcos, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Diodoro López HernandoBlessedMartyrBorn on September 27, 1898, in Salguero de Juarros, Burgos, Spain, he dedicated his life to the service of God and education.Salguero de Juarros, Burgos, SpainBlessed Cassian Vaz LopeznetoBlessedHe was born on January 14, 1607, in Nantes, France.Nantes, FranceBlessed María del Carmen Zaragoza y ZaragozaBlessedShe led a life dedicated to her faith and the service of others, ultimately sacrificing her life during the Spanish Civil War.Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain
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