Friday
January 17, 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
29 records
Saint Anthony the AbbotSaintFollowing the death of his parents when he was around 20 years old, Anthony ensured that his sister completed her education.Heracleus, EgyptOur Lady of PontmainSaintThe apparitions of Our Lady of Pontmain began on January 17, 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War.PontmainSaint Jenaro Sánchez DelgadilloSaintFrom a young age, he felt called to the priesthood and entered the seminary in Guadalajara.Zapopán, Jalisco, MexicoSaint Sulpicius of BourgesSaintFrom a young age, he felt called to live a celibate life and dedicated himself to acts of charity and kindness.BourgesSaint NeosnadiaSaintBorn near Loudon in the diocese of Poitiers, France, little is known about her life due to the scarcity of surviving information.Near Loudon, FranceSaint NenniusSaintHe received his spiritual education from Saint Fiechus of Leinster and Saint Finnian of Clonard, two revered saints of the time.IrishSaint Anthony the GreatSaint12 January 251 – 17 January 356), was a Christian monk from Egypt who played a significant role in the development of Christian monasticism.Saint Amoes of SketisSaintBorn in the early 4th century, little is known about his early life or family background.SketisSaint PiorSaintHe was born in the fourth century, but not much is known about his early life or his family background.Saint Molaise of KilmolashSaintHe played an instrumental role in the conversion of people residing in the Inishlounaght region.IrelandSaint Anthony of RomeSaintHe dedicated his life to serving God and his community, leaving a lasting impact on the Benedictine order and the people he encountered.RomeSaint MildgythaSaintShe was the daughter of Merewalh, the King of Mercia, and Saint Ebbe in Thanet.Saint Julian Sabas the ElderSaintHe was born in Mesopotamia, and his exact birth date is unknown.MesopotamianSaint Abda of MerciaSaintUnfortunately, historical information about his life is limited, and there are varying accounts of his exact time of existence.MerciaSaint John of RomeSaintHe served under the guidance of the esteemed abbot, Saint Gregory the Great, who later wrote about him.RomeSaint EleusippusSaintHe was born as a triplet, along with his brothers Saint Speusippus and Saint Meleusippus.Saint LeonillaSaintBorn during the reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, she is widely recognized as the grandmother of Saint Speusippus, Saint Eleusippus…Saint GenulfusSaintRegrettably, not much is known about his life or specific details regarding his date of birth or family background.
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Rosalina of VilleneuveBlessedBlessed Rosalina, also known as Roseline, Roselyne, Rosalinde, or Rossolina, was born in 1267 in a castle at Villeneuve…A castle at Villeneuve, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, FranceBlessed Teresio OlivelliBlessedHe was the son of Domenico Olivelli and Clelia Invernizzi, and he grew up in a devoutly religious family.Bellagio, Como, ItalyBlessed Enrico ComentinaBlessedHe entered the service of the Catholic Church and became a papal auditor, diligently fulfilling his duties with integrity and devotion.Blessed Joseph of FreisingBlessedJoseph of Freising, was a renowned Benedictine monk and bishop.FreisingBlessed Gamelbert of MichaelsbuchBlessedAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that Gamelbert was born into a wealthy family and may have belonged to the…Bavaria (in modern Germany)Blessed Euphemia DomitillaBlessedShe was born into the noble family of Duke Przemislao of Racibórz.Blessed Beatrix of CappenbergBlessedShe was born into a noble family and was the sister of Blessed Godfrey of Cappenberg and Blessed Otto of Cappenberg.Cappenger castle, Cappenberg, Selm, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyBlessed GamelbertBlessedBlessed Gamelbert , Benedictine priest, founder of the monastery of Metten In Bavaria, Blessed Gamelbert , priest, who, to found the…
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