Wednesday

January 15, 2025

Luna Plena

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

49 records

Saint MaurusSaintFrom a young age, he exhibited a strong inclination towards spirituality and a desire to serve God.Rome, Italy Saint John CalybiteSaintThe designation Calybite serves as a defining mark of a life dedicated to radical seclusion, transforming a simple architectural term into a…Saint Cosmas the MelodistSaintDespite his humble beginnings, he would go on to become one of the most gifted hymnists of his era and leave an indelible mark on the…Jerusalem Saint Macarius of EgyptSaintBorn around the year 300 in Upper Egypt, Macarius lived during a time of great spiritual fervor and became a prominent figure in the…Upper Egypt Saint Romedio of NonsbergSaintFrom an early age, he displayed a deep devotion to God and a strong desire to serve Him.Austria Saint Bonitus of ClermontSaintThe most striking feature of this holy life is not the crown of episcopal authority he once wore, but the humility with which he laid it…Auvergne, France Saint Arnold JanssenSaintFrom a young age, Arnold felt a strong calling to the priesthood, and he pursued his vocation with great determination.Goch, North Rhein-Westphalia, Germany Saint Ephysius of SardiniaSaintMartyrHe gained the favor of the emperor Diocletian, who appointed him as governor of the island of Sardinia, which was under Roman rule at that…Palestine Saint Ita of KilleedySaintShe lived in the 6th century and is considered one of the most important female saints in Irish history.Drum, County Waterford, Ireland Saint Blaithmaic of IonaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he came from a noble and influential family.Ireland Saint Francis Ferdinand de CapillasSaintMartyrHe led a life dedicated to serving God and spreading the Catholic faith.Baquerín de Campos, Palencia, Old Castile, Spain Saint John CalabytesSaintHowever, at a young age, he felt a strong calling to the monastic life and decided to run away from home.Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)Saint PlacidSaintHe was born into a patrician senatorial family and sent as a young boy to study with Saint Benedict at the famed monastery in Subiaco…Saint BotontoSaintInformation about his life is scarce, and the only existing record comes from an inscription found near the cemetery of Sant’Agnese outside…Saint BonnetSaintThe transition from the secular sword to the pastoral staff is a rare and profound transformation, yet one embodied by the life of Bonnet.Saint Alexander of GomanSaintHe lived during the 5th century and played a vital role in the spread of Christianity through his extraordinary piety, miracles, and his…Goman Saint AblebertSaintThe silence of the archives often speaks as loudly as the chronicles of the famous, preserving the memory of those whose holiness was…Saint Probus of RietiSaintAlthough there is limited information available about his life, his contributions to the early Catholic Church have left a lasting impact.Rieti

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Blesseds

15 records

Blessed Nikolaus GrossBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and from an early age showed a strong sense of faith and social justice.Niederwenigern, Ruhr region, Germany Blessed Gabriel of FerraraBlessedHe received a comprehensive education and trained as a skilled surgeon, practicing medicine in Milan and serving as the personal physician…Milan, Italy Blessed Peter of CastelnauBlessedHe was recognized in both lay and religious life for his exceptional intelligence, piety, and unwavering devotion to the Catholic Church.Near Montpellier, France Blessed Giacomo VillaBlessedFrom a young age, Giacomo displayed devout piety and a heart filled with compassion for the sick and poor.Blessed Diego de SotoBlessedHe was born in Toledo, Spain, but not much is known about his early life.Toledo, Spain Blessed Tit Liviu ChinezuBlessedHe was ordained a priest in the Romanian Greek-Catholic Rite on 31 January 1930.Maioresti (Huduc), Mures, Romania Blessed Geoffrey of PeronneBlessedHe is celebrated for his devout spirituality and dedication to the Cistercian Order, particularly as the Prior of Clairvaux Abbey.Peronne Blessed James the BeggarBlessedHis unwavering commitment to serving those in need made him a beloved figure among both the clergy and the general population.Blessed Angelus of Gualdo TadinoBlessedFrom a young age, he displayed a deep devotion to his faith and a strong desire for a life of holiness.Gualdo Tadino, Nocera, Italy Blessed Conan of MargamBlessedBorn in the early 12th century in Wales, Conan dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow monks.Wales Blessed Valentín Palencia Marquina and CompanionsBlessedMartyrValentín Palencia Marquina was born at Burgos in 1871 and ordained in 1895.Blessed Pierre de CastelnauBlessedBlessed Pierre de Castelnau , priest and martyr At Saint-Gilles-les-Boucheries in Provence, France, Blessed Pierre de Castelnau , priest and…Blessed Nikolaus GroßBlessedBlessed Nikolaus Groß , father of family and martyr of Germany At Berlin in Germany, Blessed Nikolaus Groß , father of family and martyr…Blessed JamesBlessedBlessed Giacomo l’Elemosiniere , martyr at Chiusi At Città della Pieve in Umbria, Blessed James , known as the Almsgiver, jurist who became…Blessed Angelo da Gualdo TadinoBlessedBlessed Angelo da Gualdo Tadino , hermit In the territory of Gualdo Tadino, also in Umbria, Blessed Angelo da Gualdo , hermit.

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