Thursday
September 5, 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
17 records
Saint BertinSaintThe legacy of monastic life in the north of Europe is often measured by the endurance of the abbeys established during the fervent…Saint Teresa of CalcuttaSaintShe was the daughter of an Albanian businessman who tragically passed away when she was only nine years old.Skopje, Albania (modern Macedonia)Saint Bertin the GreatSaintHe was educated at the renowned Abbey of Luxeuil in France, known for its strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Columban.Constance (in modern Germany)Saint Albert of ButrioSaintLittle is known about his early life, but at some point, he felt called to embrace a life of solitude and became a hermit in the small…ButrioSaint Alvitus of LeónSaintBorn in unknown year, Alvitus was closely related to Saint Rudesind, a highly venerated figure in the Iberian Peninsula.LeónSaint CharbelSaintMartyrBorn in the village of Bekaa Kafra, Lebanon, in the year 1828, he dedicated his life to God from an early age.Saint Anseric of SoissonsSaintBorn in Espagny, Soissons, Gaul (modern-day France), he was raised in a devoutly Christian family that instilled in him a strong religious…Espagny, Soissons, Gaul (in modern France)Martyrs of CapuaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Capua are a group of three Christian individuals who were martyred together in Capua, Italy.CapuaSaint Victorinus of AmitermeSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the outskirts of Rome.AmitermeSaint Victorinus of ComoSaintBorn in the city of Como, Italy, during the early 6th century, Victorinus dedicated his life to the service of God as an unwavering…ComoSaint Giuse Hoàng Luong CanhSaintLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to serving God and his fellow believers.Làng Van, Bac Giang, VietnamSaint Romulus of RomeSaintBorn in Rome, Italy, during the early years of the second century, Romulus grew up in a time of religious persecution against Christians.RomeSaint Genebald of LaonSaintLittle is known about his early life, but he is believed to have been born in the 5th century.LaonMartyrs of ArmeniaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Armenia were a group of courageous Christian soldiers who lived during the 2nd century in the imperial Roman army of Trajan.ArmeniaSaint ObduliaSaintHowever, some scholars believe that she may be the same person as Saint Odilia, although there is no concrete evidence to support this…Saint QuintoSaintSaint Quinto , martyr at Capua At Capua in Campania, Saint Quinto , martyr.Saint Phêrô Nguyen Van TuSaintNinh Cuong, Nam Ðinh, Vietnam
Blesseds
18 records
Blessed Costanza StaraceBlessedFrom an early age, Costanza's life was consecrated to Our Lady of Sorrows.Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, ItalyBlessed Gentilis of ToringaBlessedInspired by his deep faith and love for God, he joined the Franciscan Friars Minor, dedicating his life to serving Christ and others.Matelica, ItalyBlessed Florent Dumontet de CardaillacBlessedHe was born on 8th February 1749 in Saint-Médard, Haute-Vienne, France.Saint-Médard, Haute-Vienne, FranceBlessed Jordan of PulsanoBlessedHe was profoundly shaped by the spiritual guidance of Saint John of Pulsano, under whom he studied and deepened his monastic vocation.PulsanoBlessed Maria Luigia VelottiBlessedShe was the daughter of Francesco Velotti and Teresa Napoletano.Soccavo, Naples, ItalyBlessed Gerricus of GerresheimBlessedHe was born into the landed Frankish nobility and came to control the city of Gerresheim, which was eventually named after him.Düsseldorf, Franconia (in modern Germany)Blessed Gerbrand of DokkumBlessedHe was born in the early 13th century in the area of modern-day Netherlands, and his exact birth date is not known.Area of the modern NetherlandsBlessed Anselm of AnchinBlessedLittle is known about his early life, including his birth details, but his contributions as an abbot and his reputation as a holy figure…AnchinBlessed Jaume Girón PuigmitjàBlessedHe was born on 11 October 1887 in Sant Cristúfol les Fonts, Girona, Spain.Sant Cristòfol les Fonts, Girona, SpainBlessed John the Good of SipontoBlessedHe was born in Siponto, Italy, but details about his birth and early life are not available.Siponto, ItalyBlessed Josep Puig BretBlessedHe was born on an unknown date and location, but his life is marked by his dedication to the service of God and his fellow human beings.Blessed Josep Solé MaimóBlessedHe was born on 21 August 1890 in La Guardia Lada, Lleida, Spain.La Guardia Lada, Lleida, SpainBlessed William BrowneBlessedHe is also known by the name "Blessed William Browne," and his unwavering love for the Catholic Faith and the Church made him an…Northampton, Northamptonshire, EnglandBlessed Joan Rafí FiguerolaBlessedHe became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, and professed his vows on 8 December…Vilabella, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Mateu Casals MasBlessedHe professed his vows on 15 August 1903 and later ordained as a priest on 13 June 1911.Bagá, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Josep Cardona DalmasesBlessedHe was born on 31 March 1916 in La Molsosa, Lleida, Spain.La Molsosa, Lleida, SpainBlessed Josep Clavería MasBlessedHe was born on 29 August 1875 in Vic, Barcelona, Spain.Vic, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Giovanni il Buono di SipontoBlessedBlessed Giovanni il Buono di Siponto , abbot Meleda In Dalmatia, in present-day Croatia, Blessed Giovanni il Buono di Siponto , abbot, who…
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