Sunday

September 1, 2024

Luna Decrescens

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

41 records

Saint GilesSaintGiles, also known as Aegidius, Aegidus, Aigeides, Aigigios, Egidio, Egidius, Egydius, Gil, Gilg, Gilgen, Gilgian, Gilles, Ilg, Ilgen, Jilg…Athens, Greece Exiles of CampaniaSaintThe Exiles of Campania were a group of twelve priests hailing from northern Africa who were exiled into Italy by Arian Vandals during the…Campania Saint Sinicius of ReimsSaintHe collaborated closely with another revered saint, Saint Sixtus of Reims, in spreading the teachings of Christianity and building a…France Saint Lupus of SensSaintFrom an early age, Lupus demonstrated a strong love for Christ and the Church.Near Orleans, Gaul (in modern France)Our Lady of MontevergineSaintThis term typically refers to an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, often depicted holding the Christ Child, which has been "inculturated" to…Montevergine Saint Verena of ZurichSaintShe was Baptized by Bishop Charemon and was known to be related to one of the soldiers of the Theban Legion.Thebes, Egypt Saint Priscus of CapuaSaintMartyrWhile there are limited historical records about his life, various traditions and legends have been passed down over the centuries.Capua Saint Tammarus of CampaniaSaintBorn in the 5th century, Tammarus dedicated his life to serving God and his people with unwavering faith and devotion.Campania Saint Nivard of RheimsSaintHe belonged to the ruling Merovingian family and had close ties to royalty, being the brother-in-law of King Childeric II of Austria.Near Reims, Gaul (modern France)Saint Terentian of TodiSaintMartyrHe served as a dedicated priest and later became the Bishop of Todi, a vibrant city located in the Umbria region of Italy.Todi Saint RegulusSaintHe was born in North Africa and dedicated his life to the service of God.North Africa Saint Sixtus of RheimsSaintMartyrHe served in this position from approximately 260 to 280 AD.Rheims Saint Vindonius of CampaniaSaintHis unwavering commitment to preaching and practicing the true Catholic faith, which clashed with the Arian heresy, ultimately led to his…Campania Saint Arcanus of SansepolcroSaintHe is celebrated for his devout dedication to the faith and his notable contributions to the establishment of a Benedictine monastery in…Italy Saint Felix of SentianumSaintBorn in Sentianum, Italy, around the year 303, Saint Felix's life and untimely death serve as a testament to his unwavering faith and…Sentianum Saint Donatus of SentianumSaintHe is believed to have been born in Nicomedia, located in present-day Turkey, in the third century.Sentianum Saint Vincent of XaintesSaintHe is revered as a martyr for his unwavering commitment to his faith and his tireless efforts in spreading the teachings of Christianity.Toledo, Spain Saint Heraclius of CampaniaSaintNot much is known about his early life or his exact date of birth, but his life is most remembered for the sufferings he endured for the…Campania

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Blesseds

29 records

Blessed Giuliana of CollaltoBlessedComing from a noble family, she received a Christian education from an early age, instilling in her a deep faith and devotion to God.Collalto, Susegana, Treviso, Italy Blessed Josep Samsó y EliasBlessedHe grew up in the town of Rubí and led a remarkable life dedicated to his faith and the service of others.Castellbisball, Valles, Barcelona, Spain Blessed Simone PonceBlessedBorn in Spain, his exact birthdate and place are not known but it is believed to be in the Andalusia region of modern Spain.Spain Blessed Luigi ConcisoBlessedNot much is known about his early life, including his birth details, but his contributions to the Mercedarian order and his valiant acts in…Blessed Giustino of ParisBlessedBorn in Paris, France, Giustino received an education in law and eventually became a prominent professor at the University of Paris.Paris, France Blessed Giovanna SoderiniBlessedFrom a young age, she displayed a profound spiritual inclination.Florence, Italy Blessed Pedro Rivera y RiveraBlessedHe entered the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual and took the name Pedro upon joining the order.Villacreces, Spain Blessed Carmen Moreno BenítezBlessedShe was blessed to be part of a wealthy and devout Christian family.Villamartín, Cádiz, Spain Blessed Douceline of DigneBlessedShe was the daughter of Berengarius of Digne, a prosperous merchant, and Huguette of Barjols.Digne-les-Bains, Provence (in modern France)Blessed Joaquim Pallerola FeuBlessedHe was born on 2 July 1892 in La Seu d’Urgell, Lleida, Spain.La Seu d’Urgell, Lleida, Spain Blessed José Prats SanjuánBlessedHe was born on 31 July 1874 in Catí, a municipality in the province of Castellón, Spain.Catí, Castellón, Spain Blessed Giles of CastanedaBlessedHe dedicated his life to the pursuit of holiness, prayer, and service to God.Spanish Blessed Colomba of Mount BrancastelloBlessedShe was born into nobility as the daughter of the Count of Pagliara and was the sister of Saint Bernard Valeara of Teramo.Pagliara, Teramo, Italy Blessed Manuel Mateo CalvoBlessedHe was born on October 5, 1902, in the town of Aliaga, Teruel, Spain.Aliaga, Teruel, Spain Blessed Juan José Egea RodríguezBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and was ordained a priest of the diocese of Almería on June 9, 1900.Zurgena, Almeria, Spain Blessed Amparo Carbonell MuñozBlessedShe came from a humble peasant family and received her education at a convent of the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians sisters near her…Alboraya, Valencia, Spain Blessed Pio Ruiz de La TorreBlessedHe was born on July 9, 1909, in Freno de Rodilla, Burgos, Spain.Freno de Rodilla, Burgos, Spain Blessed Alfonso Sebastiá ViñalsBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed great piety and dedication to his faith from a young age.Valencia, Spain

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