Saturday
January 4, 2025
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 2025.
Saints
31 records
Saint Manuel González GarcíaSaintHe was the fourth of five boys in his family, and his father worked as a carpenter.Seville, SpainSaint Elizabeth Ann SetonSaintShe came from a wealthy and influential Episcopalian family, being the daughter of Dr.New York City, New York, USASaint Libentius of HamburgSaint, or Libenzio of...Southern Swabia (modern Germany)Saint TheoctistusSaintHe served as its first abbot and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.Saint Dafrosa of AcquapendenteSaintShe is renowned for her marriage to Saint Flavian and being the mother of Saint Bibiana and Saint Demetria.AcquapendenteSaint Rigobert of RheimsSaintBorn in the 7th century, the exact year of his birth remains unknown.RheimsSaint Angela of FolignoSaintShe was born into a wealthy non-Christian family and led a life of indulgence and sin in her youth.Foligno, Umbria, ItalySaint Gregory of LangresSaintBorn in the 5th century, not much is known about his early life or family background.LangresSaint Pharaïldis of GhentSaintShe was the sister of Saint Gudule and the niece of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles.Ghent, BelgiumSaint Stephen du BourgSaintJoining Saint Bruno in the foundational years of the Grande Chartreuse in the early 12th century, he shared in the spiritual vision that…Saint Angela da FolignoSaintThe trajectory of a life is often measured not by its beginnings, but by its radical redirections.Saint Manuel González y GarcíaSaintManuel González García (25 February 1877 – 4 January 1940) was a Spanish bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Bishop of…Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley SetonSaintElizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, born on August 28, 1774, and died on January 4, 1821, was an American Catholic educator who played a pivotal…Martyrs of RomeSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Rome, also known as Benedicta, Priscillianus, and Priscus, were three courageous Christians who were martyred together during…RomeSaint Aedh DubhSaintBorn in Ireland, he eventually became the King of Leinster, ruling over the province with great honor and wisdom.IrishSaint Abruncolo of LangresSaintHe was born in an unknown date and place, but his contributions to the faith and the Church have left a lasting impact.LangresSaint Ferreolus of UzèsSaintBorn in Narbonne, France, his exact date of birth is not known; however, he passed away on January 4, 581, in Uzès, France, of natural…Narbonne, FranceSaint Celsus of TrierSaintLittle is known about his early life and family background, but it is believed that he was born in Trier, Germany, sometime in the second…Trier
Blesseds
9 records
Blessed Oringa of the CrossBlessedBorn in an era when arranged marriages were common, she bravely fled her home to escape such a fate.Castello di Santa Croce, Arno valley, Tuscany, ItalyBlessed Louis de HallesBlessedUnfortunately, not much is known about his early life, including his exact birth date, representation, and the names of his parents.Blessed Chiara de UgarteBlessedBorn on an unspecified date, Chiara's early life and background remain unknown.Blessed Palumbus of SubiacoBlessedWhile specific details about his birth and early life are not available, his significant contributions to the religious life of Subiaco and…SubiacoBlessed Cisinandus of TaroucaBlessedHe was born in an unknown date but lived during the 12th century.TaroucaBlessed Thomas PlumtreeBlessedNot much is known about his early life, but it is documented that he began his studies at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, in 1543.Lincolnshire, EnglandBlessed Roger of EllantBlessedBorn in England, little is known about his early life, but his subsequent endeavors as a monk would leave a lasting impact on the religious…EnglandBlessed Euquerio Llanillo GarcíaBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, as the country was embroiled in the Spanish Civil War.Solanas de Valdelucio, Burgos, SpainBlessed Cristiana da Santa Croce MenabuoiBlessedBlessed Cristiana da Santa Croce Menabuoi , virgin At Santa Croce in Val d’Arno in Tuscany, Blessed Cristiana da Santa Croce Menabuoi …
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Roman Martyrology
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