Sunday
January 19, 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 Bassian of LodiSaintHe was the son of Servius, the prefect of Syracuse, and grew up in a prominent and influential family.Syracuse, SicilySaint Germanicus of SmyrnaSaintBorn in Smyrna, in modern-day Turkey, Germanicus' life was dedicated to deepening his faith and spreading the teachings of Christ.Smyrna (in modern Turkey)Saint Faustina of ComoSaintShe was the sister of another saint, Saint Liberata of Como, and together they led remarkable lives of devotion and service to God.Como, ItalySaint Maris of PersiaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he lived a comfortable and privileged existence.PersiaSaint Lomer of CorbionSaintAs a young boy, he worked as a shepherd near Chartres, fulfilling the duties assigned to him with dedication and diligence.Neuville-la-Mare, FranceSaint Remigius of RouenSaintHe was born in the 8th century, the son of Charles Martel, a prominent Frankish ruler.RouenSaint Liberata of ComoSaintShe was the sister of Saint Faustina of Como, and their mother passed away when they were very young.Rocca d’Olgisio, ItalySaint Contentius of BayeuxSaintHe was born around the year 435 and is believed to have died around 510 AD.BayeuxSaint Catellus of CastellammareSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background, but he is honored as a close friend and companion of Saint Antoninus of…CastellammareSaint Martha of PersiaSaintShe lived during a time when Christianity was oppressed, but despite the risks involved, she converted to Christianity along with her…PersiaSaint Ponziano of SpoletoSaintMartyrHe is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.SpoletoSaint Audifax of PersiaSaintHe was the son of Saints Maris and Martha and the brother of Saint Abachum.PersiaSaint Abachum of PersiaSaintHe was the son of Saints Maris and Martha and the brother of Saint Audifax.PersiaSaint Arsenius of CorfuSaintBorn into Judaism, he embraced the Christian faith, dedicating his life to the service of the Church.ConstantinopleSaint Godone di NovalesaSaintAlthough there is limited information available about his life, the significance of his contributions to the establishment and development…Saint Macarius of AlexandriaSaintBorn in Egypt in the 4th century, little is known about his early life.AlexandriaSaint BassianoSaintThe true measure of a shepherd is not found in the length of their tenure, but in the steadfastness of their defense of the flock against…Saint GiovanniSaintThe tumultuous era of the Lombard invasions, which swept across the Italian peninsula, left a landscape of ruin and uncertainty.
Blesseds
4 records
Blessed Elisabetta BertiBlessedBorn in an unknown date and place, little is known about the early years of Elisabetta's life.Blessed Marcelo Spínola y MaestreBlessedAfter earning degrees in civil and canon law from the Universities of Granada, Valencia, and Seville on 29 June 1856, he practiced law in…On the Isle of San Fernando, SpainBlessed Beatrix of LensBlessedShe lived her life dedicated to the service of God, becoming a nun at Epinklieu and remaining there until her death.Lens, FranceBlessed Ignatius de Azevedo and 39 CompanionsBlessedMartyrIgnatius de Azevedo was a Portuguese Jesuit who sailed for the mission of Brazil with thirty-nine companions of the Society of Jesus.
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