Friday
August 16, 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
14 records
Saint Armagillus of BrittanySaintHe was born in South Wales and was the cousin of two other esteemed saints, Saint Samson of York and Saint Cadfan.South WalesSaint RochSaintHe was reportedly born with the image of a red cross on his breast, symbolizing his future devotion to the service of others.Montpelier, FranceSaint Stephen of HungarySaintHowever, at the age of 10, he was baptized alongside his father, Géza.Esztergom, HungarySaint Theodule of GrammontSaintHe is widely recognized for his staunch opposition to the heresy of Arianism and his efforts in promoting orthodox Catholic teachings in his…GrammontSaint SerenaSaintMartyrVery little is known about her early life, including her place of birth and family background.Saint Rosa Fan HuiSaintShe was born around 1855 in Fannjiazhuang, Apostolic Vicariate of Southeastern Zhili, Wujiao Hebei Province, China.Fannjiazhuang, Apostolic Vicariate of Southeastern Zhili, Wujiao Hebei Province, ChinaSaint ArmelSaintHe founded the abbey of Plouarzel and later attended the court of King Childebert I of Paris for seven years, where he cured the lame and…Saint ArsaciusSaintIn the shadow of imperial power, where the sword often dictated the path of the faithful, a different kind of courage emerged.Saint Troiecia of PoitiersSaintBorn in Poitiers, France, she lived a life dedicated to prayer, asceticism, and solitude.Poitiers, FranceSaint Gelasius of PoitiersSaintHe served as the Bishop of Poitiers, France, contributing greatly to the development and growth of Christianity in the region.PoitiersSaint Titus the DeaconSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the early 5th century and lived during the time when Rome…Saint FrambaldoSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, his remarkable spiritual journey and commitment to serving God left a lasting impact on those…Saint Arsacius of NicomediaSaintBorn in Persia, he embraced a career as a soldier in the imperial Roman army during the reign of Emperor Licinius.PersianSaint FraimbaultSaintSaint Fraimbault , monk In the territory of Le Mans in France, Saint Fraimbault , monk, who alternated his solitary life with a cenobitic…
Blesseds
28 records
Blessed Petra de San José Perez FloridoBlessedShe was the youngest of five children born to José Perez and Maria Florido.Valle de Abdalajís, Málaga, SpainBlessed Angelus Agostini MazzinghiBlessedBorn in 1377 in Florence, Italy, he devoted his life to serving God and dedicated himself to the Carmelite order.Florence, ItalyBlessed Enrique García BeltránBlessedHe was the son of Vicente García and Donna Concepción Beltrán and was baptized on the day of his birth.Almazora, Valencia, SpainBlessed Ralph de La FutayeBlessedNot much is known about the early life and background of Blessed Ralph de La Futaye.Blessed Plácido García GilabertBlessedFrom a young age, he displayed a keen interest in his studies, which led him to join the Franciscan minor seminary in Benisa, Spain, at the…Benitachell, Alicante, SpainBlessed Laurence LoricatusBlessedRaised in a military environment, Laurence was trained to become a soldier.Apulio, ItalyBlessed Melchior Kumagai MotonaoBlessedHe was born around 1554 in Miiri, Aki, Kochi, Japan.Miiri, Aki, Kochi, JapanBlessed Juan José Orellana del MoralBlessedHe was born on September 4, 1870, in Lucena, Córdoba, Spain.Lucena, Córdoba, SpainBlessed José María Sanchís MompóBlessedHe was born on October 8, 1858, in Benifaió, Valencia, Spain.Benifaió, Valencia, SpainBlessed Gregorio Zugasti Fernández de EsquideBlessedHe was born in Murillo de Yerri, Navarra, Spain in 1884.Murillo de Yerri, Navarra, SpainBlessed Magdalena Kiyota BokusaiBlessedShe was married to Blessed Simon Kiyota Bokusai and both of them were known for their strong faith and commitment to their Catholic beliefs.Kiyota, JapanBlessed Antonio María Rodríguez BlancoBlessedHe was a deeply religious man and felt a calling to serve God from a young age.Pedroche, Córdoba, SpainBlessed John of Saint MarthaBlessedHe was ordained as a priest in 1606 and soon after, felt called to serve as a missionary in Japan.Prades, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Josep Reñé PrenafetaBlessedMartyrHe was born on June 15, 1903, in Lleida, Spain.Lleida, SpainBlessed Maria GengoroBlessedShe was born in Kiyota, Japan, and is recognized as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan.Kiyota, JapanBlessed Nicesio Pérez del Palomar QuincocesBlessedHe was born on 2 April 1859 in Tuesta, Álava, Spain, to a devout Catholic family.Tuesta, Álava, SpainBlessed Juan Navas RodríguezcarreteroBlessedBorn on 23 February 1892 in Castro del Río, Córdoba, Spain, he dedicated his life to the service of God and his people.Castro del Río, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Amadeu Monje AltésBlessedHe was born on April 10, 1906, in the town of Batea, Tarragona, Spain.Batea, Tarragona, Spain
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