Thursday
December 26, 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
Pope Saint DionysiusSaintHowever, his contributions to the early Christian Church are well-documented and revered.GreeceSaint Evaristo of ConstantinopleSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he came from a noble family.Galatia, Asia MinorPope Saint ZosimusSaintLittle information is known about his early life before his election as Pope, although it is speculated that he may have been of Jewish…Saint Stephen the MartyrSaintMartyrWhile preaching the Gospel in the streets, he encountered opposition from angry Jews who considered his message to be blasphemous.Saint Archelaus of MesopotamiaSaintAlthough many details of his life are not well-documented, his writings on the heresy were highly valued by Saint Jerome, which attests to…MesopotamiaSaint EutimioSaintThe history of the Church in the East is marked by periods where faith was measured against imperial edicts, often resulting in a profound…Saint Vincenza María López y VicuñaSaintShe was the daughter of a lawyer, and her upbringing exposed her to a world of privilege and education.Cascante, Navarre, SpainSaint Amaethlu of AngleseySaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, he is celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the establishment of the church in…AngleseySaint Abadiu of AntinoëSaintBorn in Antinoë, Egypt, during the 3rd century, very little is known about his early life and family background.AntinoëSaint Zeno of GazaSaintHe was a monk who lived during a tumultuous period marked by the persecutions of Julian the Apostate.GazaSaint Theodore the SacristanSaintHe served as a sacristan for the Church of Saint Peter in Rome, Italy.Saint Marinus of RomeSaintBorn into a wealthy and influential family, Marinus was the son of an imperial Roman senator.RomeSaint TathaiSaintHe was born in Ireland during the 5th century and was the nephew of Saint Samson of Dol, a prominent bishop and missionary.IrishSaint Vicenta María López i VicuñaSaintSaint Vicenta María López i Vicuña , virgin, founder of the Religious of Mary Immaculate At Madrid in Spain, Saint Vicenta María López i…
Blesseds
15 records
Blessed Paganus of LeccoBlessedHe received his education in the Dominican convents in Bergamo and Rimini, where he acquired a deep love for learning and a strong…Lecco, Lake Como, ItalyBlessed Secondo Giovanni PolloBlessedFrom a young age, he felt a strong calling to the priesthood and began his education at the Brothers of the Christian Schools.Caresanablot, Vercelli, ItalyBlessed Lucie KhambangBlessedShe was the beloved daughter of James and Mary Dam May Li.Ban Wiang Khuk, Nong Khai, ThailandBlessed Lek SirdaniBlessedFrom a young age, he displayed a deep passion for the Catholic faith and felt called to serve God and His people.Bogë, Shkodrë, AlbaniaBlessed Maria PhonBlessedShe was the daughter of John the Baptist and Catherine Tan Pha, a devout Catholic family.Ban Songkhon, Mukdahan, ThailandBlessed Agata Phutta BiBlessedShe was raised in a pagan family but later in her life, Agata converted to Christianity.Ban Kengpho, Savannakhet, LaosBlessed Bibiana KhamphaiBlessedShe was the daughter of Lon and Monica Di Benedetto, a devout Catholic family.Ban Songkhon, Mukdahan, ThailandBlessed Cecilia ButsiBlessedShe was the beloved daughter of Amato Sinuen and Agatha Thep.Ban Songkhon, Mukdahan, ThailandBlessed Pierre BoffetBlessedBorn in an unknown location and time, he entered the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, embracing its mission to ransom Christians…FranceBlessed Giovanni OrsiniBlessedHe hailed from a pious Italian noble family, and it was no surprise that several of his brothers chose to enter religious life as monks.Rivalta, Torino, ItalyBlessed Stefano of PaternòBlessedHe served as the abbot of the Santa Maria della Scala di Paternú monastery in Catania, Italy.PaternòBlessed Jean of HainautBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, becoming a prominent figure in both civil and canon law.Hainaut, BelgiumBlessed Margaret of HohenfelsBlessedWhile her exact date of birth is unknown, she came into this world during a time when faith and devotion were integral parts of people's…HohenfelsBlessed Daniel of VilliersBlessedBorn in an undisclosed year, he led a life marked by dedication and service to both his faith and his community.VilliersBlessed Agnes PhilaBlessedShe was the daughter of Joachim and Anna Thit Son Chum and was baptized in Viengkhuk, Thailand in 1924.Ban Nahi, Nong Khai, Thailand
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