Sunday
August 11, 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
25 records
Saint EquizioSaintIn the annals of early medieval spirituality, few accolades carry the weight of a papal testament from the sixth century.Saint PhilomenaSaintMartyrThe information about her was received through private revelation.Saint Clare of AssisiSaintShe was the daughter of a count, and her mother was the countess Blessed Orsolana.Assisi, ItalySaint Gaugericus of CambraiSaintFrom a young age, he displayed piety and devotion to his faith.Trier, GermanySaint Alexander the Charcoal BurnerSaintHe was trained in philosophy and had a deep understanding of classical Greek literature.GreekSaint Equitius of ValeriaSaintHe is remembered as a spiritual student of Saint Benedict of Nursia and a prominent figure in the spread of monasticism throughout Italy.The area of Valeria Suburbicaria (present-day L’Aquila-Rieti-Tivoli), Abruzzi, ItalySaint Taurinus of EvreuxSaintBorn around 350, Taurinus became known for his evangelistic efforts in Milan, Italy.EvreuxSaint Rufinus of AssisiSaintMartyrNot much is known about his early life, but history records that he was originally the bishop of Amasea in Pontus, part of Asia Minor…AssisiSaint Attracta of KillaraghtSaintShe was the daughter of an Irish noble and from a young age, she felt a strong calling to a religious vocation.County Sligo, IrelandSaint Susanna of RomeSaintMartyrShe was born into a family of deep faith, being the daughter of Saint Gabinus and niece of Pope Caius.RomeSaint AthrachtSaintIn the shadowed dawn of Christian Ireland, amidst the misty hills where the Gospel first took root, one woman stands out not for a multitude…Saint CassianoSaintThe light of the episcopal office shines through the fog of antiquity, illuminating the name of Cassiano, a shepherd of the faithful in the…Blesseds Rafael Alonso Gutiérrez and Carlos Díaz GandíaSaintIn the annals of the Church, some witnesses to the faith leave behind detailed chronicles, while others are known only through the stark…Saint Chromatius the PrefectSaintBorn in Rome, little is known about his early life, but he is widely celebrated for his conversion to Christianity and his contributions to…Saint Digna of TodiSaintShe made a private vow of consecration to God, dedicating her life to serving Him.TodiSaint Elian of PhiladelphiaSaintDuring his lifetime, the region experienced a period of severe food shortages, which resulted in widespread disturbances and civil unrest.PhiladelphiaSaint Liadán of KillyonSaintBorn in the latter 5th century in Ireland, she was the daughter of a pagan chieftain.Latter 5th century IrelandSaint Rusticola of ArlesSaintSaint Rusticola, also known as Marcia, was born into a noble Christian family in the year 551 in Vaison, which is now modern-day Séguret…Vaison (in modern Séguret, France)
Blesseds
22 records
Blessed Maurice TornayBlessedHe was the seventh of eight children born to Jean-Joseph Tornay and Faustina Dossier.Rosière, Valais, SwitzerlandBlessed Miquel Domingo CendraBlessedHe was born on March 1, 1909, in Caseres, Tarragona, Spain.Caseres, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Juan Bazaga PalaciosBlessedHe showed great dedication to his faith from a young age.Benamargosa, Granada, SpainBlessed Theobald of EnglandBlessedUnfortunately, very little detailed information is available about his background, early life, or birth and death dates.EnglandBlessed Rafael Alonso GutiérrezBlessedHe was married to Maria Adelaid Ruiz Glens in 1916, and together they were blessed with four daughters.Ontinyent, Valencia, SpainBlessed Carlos Díaz GandíaBlessedAs a devout Catholic, he was baptized at the age of one day, and his strong faith would guide him throughout his life.Ontinyent, Valencia, SpainBlessed Antoni Casany VillarrasaBlessedBorn on 4 November 1895 in Calldetenes, Barcelona, Spain, he grew up in a devout family that nurtured his strong religious convictions from…Calldetenes, Barcelona, SpainBlessed William LampleyBlessedHe was born in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, and little is known about his early life.Gloucester, Gloucestershire, EnglandBlessed Stephen RowshamBlessedHe studied at Oriel College, Oxford University, and later served as an Anglican vicar at Saint Mary the Virgin in Oxford.Oxfordshire, EnglandBlessed Miguel Romero RojasBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, which eventually led to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.Coín, Málaga, SpainBlessed Benjamín Fernández de Legaria GoñiBlessedHe was the son of Tomas, a farmer, and Fermina, a school teacher who dedicated over 50 years of her life to educating children.Torralba de Río, Navarra, SpainBlessed Ramon Rosell LaboriaBlessedHe was born on December 13, 1897, in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona, SpainBlessed Manuel Llop PlanaBlessedHe was born on 1 January 1896 in La Mata de Morella, a small town in the region of Castellón, Spain.La Mata de Morella, Castellón, SpainBlessed John SandysBlessedBorn around 1552 in Lancashire, England, not much is known about his early years and education.Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Francisco Donazar GoñiBlessedBorn on 10 October 1893 in Iroz, Navarra, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and was known for his deep faith and commitment to…Iroz, Navarra, SpainBlessed Jeangeorges RehmBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, and his unwavering faith led him to become a martyr during the…Katzenthal, Haut-Rhin, FranceBlessed Marcos Leyún GoñiBlessedBorn on 7 October 1897 in Sansoáin, Navarra, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age demonstrated a strong…Sansoáin, Navarra, SpainBlessed Armando Óscar ValdésBlessedHe was a devoted Catholic who dedicated his life to serving God as a monk and became a member of the Hospitallers of Saint John of God, a…15 January, 1891 in Havana, Cuba
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