Tuesday

August 13, 2024

Quadratura Prima

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

20 records

Saint RadegundeSaintBorn in 518 in Erfurt, Saxony, she was the daughter of King Berthachar, a pagan ruler of Thuringia.Erfurt, Saxony Saint Cassian of ImolaSaintHe was known for his expertise in teaching handwriting, but he also took every opportunity to share his faith in Christianity with his…Imola Saint BenildusSaintHe received his education from the De La Salle Brothers and displayed exceptional academic abilities.Thuret, France Saint John BerchmansSaintHe was the son of a shoemaker and was one of five children, three of whom entered religious life.Driest, Brabant, Belgium Saint Herulph of LangresSaintLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to a life of piety and virtue.Langres Saint Maximus the ConfessorSaintHe had a prestigious position as the chief secretary to Emperor Heraclius but chose to leave this post and become a monk at Chrysopolis.Constantinople Saint Helen of BurgosSaintBorn in the region of Burgos, Spain, the exact date of her birth is not known.Burgos Saint Wigbert of FritzlarSaintAt a very young age, he entered the monastic life, possibly joining the renowned Glastonbury Abbey.England Saint Concordia of RomeSaintDespite the lack of detailed information, we can glean some important aspects about her from what little has survived.Rome Saint Hippolytus of RomeSaintMartyrIt was through his interactions with these prisoners that he became converted to the Christian faith.Rome Saint AntiocheSaintThe spiritual landscape of the early church was often defined by the desert and the hermitage, even within the bounds of civilization.Saint Junian of MairéSaintAlthough limited information is available about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the 6th century.Mairé Saint Anastasius the PriestSaintHe was a close friend and spiritual student of Saint Acacius, who played a vital role in shaping his spiritual journey.Saint RadegundSaintBorn into a humble family, little is known about her early life or her birth date.Saint LudolfSaintWhile the details of his early life remain obscure, historical documents indicate that he was a monk who dedicated his life to the service…Saint Nerses GlaietsiSaintBorn in 1102, he gained recognition for his theological contributions, dedication to church unity, and his poetic works written in his…Saint Antiochus of LyonsSaintNot much is known about his early life, but he played a crucial role in the history of the church in Lyon.Lyons Saint Anastasius the MonkSaintHe lived during a period of religious controversy, where the Church was grappling with the Monothelite heresy.

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Blesseds

40 records

Blessed Jakob GappBlessedHe was the seventh child of Martin Gapp and Antonia Wach, who belonged to the working class.Wattens, Tyrol, Austria Blessed Mark of AvianoBlessedHe was the son of Marco Pasquale Cristofori and Rosa Zanoni.Aviano, Italy Blessed Michael Joseph McgivneyBlessedHe displayed a strong faith and a desire for knowledge from a young age.Waterbury, Connecticut Blessed Gertrude of AltenbergBlessedShe received her education at Altenberg Abbey and, inspired by the example of her mother's piety and dedication, Gertrude decided to devote…Altenberg Blessed Juan Agramunt y RieraBlessedHe was the son of Jose Agramunt and Antonia Riera.Almazora, Castellón, Spain Blessed Silvestre Arnau y PascuetBlessedHe was the son of Lorenzo Arnau and Maria Pasquet.Gòsol, Berguedà, Barcelona, Spain Blessed Pierre GabilhaudBlessedHe served as a priest in the diocese of Limoges, faithfully attending to his pastoral duties and guiding the faithful in their spiritual…Point-Saint-Martin, Haute-Vienne, France Blessed Pedro Martret y MoletBlessedHe was the son of Biagio Martret and Teresa Moles.La Seu d’Urgell, Alt Urgell, Lleida, Spain Blessed Pedro of Santa MariaBlessedHe was born in Valladolid, Spain, to devout Catholic parents who instilled in him a strong love for God and the Church.Valladolid, Spain Blessed Irene of HungaryBlessedShe was the daughter of King Ladislaus I of Hungary and Princess Adelaide of Swabia.Esztergom, Hungary Blessed Eugenio Cuesta PadiernaBlessedHe is remembered as a martyr who suffered a tragic death during the Spanish Civil War.Villanueva del Rebollar, Teruel, Spain Blessed Ferran Saperas AlujaBlessedHe was born on September 8, 1905, in the town of Alió, located in the province of Tarragona, Spain.Alió, Tarragona, Spain Blessed Patrick OhealyBlessedBorn around 1543 in Dromahaire, a small town in Leitrim, Ireland, he embarked on his journey of faith by entering the novitiate of the Order…Dromahaire, Leitrim, Ireland Blessed Modesto García MartíBlessedHe was the third of seven children born to Francisco García and Joaquina Martí.Albocácer, Castellón, Spain Blessed Ramon Artiga AragonésBlessedHe was born on 11 October 1880 in Mont-roig del Camp, Tarragona, Spain.Mont-roig del Camp, Tarragona, Spain Blessed Andrés Serrano MuñozBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving the community in Cabeza del Buey, where he became an integral part of the local congregation.Cabeza del Buey, Badajoz, Spain Blessed William FreemanBlessedHe lived during a time of great religious turmoil in England, as the country had undergone the English Reformation and was under the rule of…Menthorpre, North Yorkshire, England Blessed Pascual Araguàs y GuàrdiaBlessedHe hailed from a devout and impoverished family, which instilled in him a strong piety from an early age.Pont de Claverol, Pallars Jussà, Lleida, Spain

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