Saturday
December 28, 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
15 records
Saint Theonas of AlexandriaSaintHe was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.AlexandriaSaint Caterina VolpicelliSaintShe was born into an upper middle-class family and received a well-rounded education at the Royal Educational Institute of San Marcellino.Naples, ItalySaint Troadius of PontusSaintHe is remembered for his courageous public proclamation of his Christian faith during a period of intense persecution.PontusSaint Simon the MyrobliteSaintHis life and spiritual journey have left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church and continue to inspire many to this day.Saint Caesarius of ArmeniaSaintThe most striking aspect of this life is the radical transformation from vice to virtue.ArmeniaSaint Domnio of RomeSaintHe played a significant role in collecting and preserving old texts that were later used by Saint Jerome, a renowned Biblical scholar, and…RomeSaint Iolande of RomeSaintNot much is known about her early life, including her exact date of birth or her family background.RomeSaint Gowan of WalesSaintBorn in the 5th century, little is known about her early life and family background, but it was her marriage to King Tewdrig of Glamorgan…WalesSaint Anthony of LérinsSaintHis father passed away when he was only eight years old, and he was then raised by Saint Severinus of Noricum for several years.Valeria, Lower Pannonia (in modern Hungary)Saint EutychiusSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Saint AntoineSaintAntoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, vicomte de Saint-Exupéry (29 June 1900 – c.Saint RomulusSaintRomulus Augustus, also known as Romulus Augustulus (c.Saint Domitian the DeaconSaintBorn into obscurity, his life is known only through the singular, profound fact of his vocation and sacrifice.Saint ConindrusSaintBorn in Ireland, his life took a decisive turn when he was converted to the faith by the Apostle of the Irish, Saint Patrick, during the…Saint GaspareSaintSaint Gaspare , priest and founder of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood At Rome, Saint Gaspare , priest, who fought strenuously…
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Matthia Dei NazzareiBlessedShe was the only child of Count Gualtiero Nazarei and his wife Sibilla, both belonging to the nobility.Matelica, Macerata, ItalyBlessed Hryhorii KhomyshynBlessedHryhorii Khomyshyn was born on 25 March 1867 in Hadynkivtsi, Ternopil District, Ukraine.Hadynkivtsi, Ternopil District, UkraineBlessed Gregory of CahorsBlessedAlthough information about his birth and death is not available, his inspiring actions and dedication to his faith leave a lasting legacy.FranceBlessed Johannes RiedgasserBlessedNorbert of Xanten in the early 12th century.GermanyBlessed Claudia WeinhardtBlessedWhile information about her early life and background is scarce, her devotion and commitment to her religious vocation have made her a…Blessed Nicholas MelloBlessedHis unwavering loyalty to the Vatican ultimately led to his martyrdom.Blessed Otto of HeidelbergBlessedBrother of Blessed Herman of Heidelberg.HeidelbergBlessed Mattia NazareniBlessedBlessed Mattia Nazareni , Clarisse abbess At Matelica in the Marches, Blessed Mattia Nazareni , abbess of the Order of Poor Clares.
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Roman Martyrology
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