Thursday

August 8, 2024

Luna Crescens

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

35 records

Saint Mary MackillopSaintShe was the eldest child of Alexander and Flora MacKillop, Scottish emigrants who had come to Australia in search of a better life.Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia Saint Dominic de GuzmanSaintHe was the son of Blessed Joan of Aza, who had difficulty conceiving and prayed to Saint Dominic of Silos, the patron saint of fertility.Calaruega, Burgos, Old Castile Saint Bonifacia Rodríguez y CastroSaintThe spiritual landscape of the Iberian Peninsula found a unique vessel in the life of Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro, a woman whose witness…Saint Altman of PassauSaintHe pursued his studies in Paris, France, and upon his return to Germany, he was ordained a priest.Paderborn, Westphalia, Germany Saint Bonifacia Rodriguez CastroSaintShe came from a devout Catholic family, being one of six children born to Joseph Rodríguez Gutiérrez, a tailor, and Maria Natalia Jiménez…Salamanca, Spain Saint Famianus of CompostelaSaintFrom an early age, he showed a deep devotion to the Church and a strong desire to serve God.Cologne, Germany Saint Rathard of DiessenSaintHe dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church, leaving behind a profound spiritual legacy in the eighth century.Diessen Saint Cyriacus the MartyrSaintMartyrAlthough there is limited information available about his early life, it is known that he was an adult convert to Christianity and that he…Saint Aemilian of CyzicusSaintHe is celebrated as a courageous defender of the veneration of icons during the period of Byzantine Iconoclasm.Cyzicus Saint Paulus Ge TingzhuSaintBorn around the year 1839, he spent his entire life in the apostolic vicariate of Southeastern Zhili.Xiaotun, Shenzhou, Hebei, China Martyrs of El SalerSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of El Saler, also known as the Five Nuns of El Saler, were a courageous group of women who dedicated their lives to teaching and…El Saler Saint Marinus of AnzarbaSaintBorn in Cilicia, Asia Minor, which is in the modern-day Çukurova region of Turkey, Marinus led a remarkable life dedicated to the spread of…Cilicia, Asia Minor (modern Çukurova region of Turkey)Saint Eusebius of MilanSaintHe served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy for a period of 16 years.Greece Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillopSaintMary Helen MacKillop, born on 15 January 1842 and known as Mary of the Cross in religion, was an Australian religious sister who founded the…Blesseds María del Niño Jesús Baldillou Bullit and r companionsSaintThe radiance of sanctity often shines most brightly against the backdrop of darkness, and nowhere was this truth more starkly illuminated…Saint Etelgita of NorthumbriaSaintBorn in England, her exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed to have been in the 7th or 8th century.England Saint Ternatius of BesançonSaintHe is venerated for his piety, devotion to God, and his tireless efforts in spreading the Christian faith during the 7th century.Besançon Saint Severus of VienneSaintSeverus of Vienne, was a prominent priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christianity in the region of…Vienne

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Blesseds

21 records

Blessed Maria Anna Rosa CaianiBlessedFrom a young age, Maria felt a strong call to religious life and service.Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Italy Blessed Antonio Silvestre MoyaBlessedHe was the son of a policeman and grew up in a devout Catholic family.L’Ollería, Valencia, Spain Blessed Wlodzimierz LaskowskiBlessedHe served as a dedicated parish priest in Lwówek, which is located in the archdiocese of Poznan.Rogozno, Wielkopolskie, Poland Blessed Dionysius RabinisBlessedHe was born in France, though specific details about his birth and upbringing are unfortunately unknown.France Blessed Manuel Aranda EspejoBlessedHe displayed an early calling to the priesthood and dedicated his life to pursuing this vocation.Monte Lope Alvarez, Jaén, Spain Blessed Cruz Laplana LagunaBlessedHe was ordained a priest on 24 September 1898 and went on to serve in various pastoral roles within the Church.Plan, Huesca, Spain Blessed John FeltonBlessedNot much is known about his early life, except that he belonged to a family of some means and was the father of Blessed Thomas Felton.Bermondsey, Southwark, England Blessed Antero Mateo GarcíaBlessedHe is most notably recognized for his unwavering dedication to his faith, his commitment to his family, and his selfless service to the poor…Valdevimbre, León, Spain Blessed María del Consuelo González RodríguezBlessedShe became a Sister in the Daughters of the Patronage of Mary, a religious congregation dedicated to serving God and humanity through prayer…Córdoba, Spain Blessed William of Castellammare di StabiaBlessedHe was born in Castellammare di Stabia, a small town near Naples, in modern-day Italy.Castellammare di Stabia, Naples (in modern Italy)Blessed Leoncio López RamosBlessedHe was born on November 16, 1904, in Laroco, Orense, Spain.Laroco, Orense, Spain Blessed Santiago Aparicio LópezBlessedFrom an early age, he demonstrated a strong commitment to his faith and a calling to serve God.Revilla de Collazos, Palencia, Spain Blessed Nicolás de La Torre MerinoBlessedHe was born on 4 March 1892 in Béjar, Spain.Béjar, Spain Blessed Ricardo López y LópezBlessedHe devoted his life to the service of God and entered the Dominican order, known for its commitment to preaching and scholarship.Olmos de Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain Blessed John FingleyBlessedHe was born around 1553 in Barnley, Yorkshire, England.Barnley, Yorkshire, England Blessed Paulino Reoyo GarcíaBlessedHe received his education from the Dominicans in Almagro, Spain, and it was during this time that he developed a deep love for the Dominican…Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain Blessed Fernando Español BerdieBlessedHe was born on October 11, 1875, in Anciles, Huesca, Spain.Anciles, Huesca, Spain Blessed Mariano Pina TurónBlessedMartyrHe was born on 13 April 1867 in Híjar, Teruel, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.Híjar, Teruel, Spain

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