Tuesday
January 21, 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 Agnes of RomeSaintMartyrShe is believed to have been born in Rome in the year 254 or 304 (sources vary) and died in Rome on January 21.RomeSaint AgnesSaintMartyrIn the heart of the Eternal City, amidst the grandeur and the peril of the ancient Roman world, a young girl offered a witness that would…Saint Meinrad of EinsiedelnSaintAlthough there is no certain evidence, it is believed that he may have been a member of the noble Hohenzollern family.Solgen, Swabia (Sülichgau near Wurtemberg)Saint Fructuosus of TarragonaSaintMartyrHe is honored as a martyr and is celebrated in the Catholic Church on the 21st of January.TarragonaSaint Epiphanius of PaviaSaintHe was the brother of Saint Honorata and Saint Liberata, both of whom also became revered figures in the Catholic Church.Pavia, ItalySaint Eulogius of TarragonaSaintHe is revered as a martyr and is closely associated with his companions, Saint Fructuosus and Saint Augurius.TarragonaSaint Alban RoeSaintMartyrThe crown of martyrdom, often described in the hagiographical tradition as the ultimate seal of discipleship, was bestowed upon a faithful…Saint Augurius the MartyrSaintMartyrBorn in an era of Christian persecution under the Roman Empire, his unwavering faith and devotion to the Church led him down a path of…Saint Publius of MaltaSaintSaint Publius, also known as Publius of Malta or Publius of Athens, was an early Christian bishop and saint who is considered the first…MaltaSaint Alban Bartholomew RoeSaintMartyr, was a Benedictine priest and martyr of the English Catholic Reformation.Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, EnglandSaint EpifanioSaintIn the shadow of crumbling imperial walls and the shifting tides of history, a figure emerged whose name became synonymous with mercy.Saint Ioannes Yi Yun-ilSaintIn the rugged hills of the Daegu territory, a quiet heroism unfolded that would echo through centuries of faith.Saint Zacharias the AngelicSaintHis life and teachings exemplify deep spirituality and dedication to God.Saint Eugenius of TrebizondSaintIn the shadow of the Roman Empire’s most systematic assault on Christianity, one woman chose the wilderness over the city.TrebizondSaint LawdogSaintNot much information about him has survived, but his legacy lives on through the four churches in the diocese of Saint David's, Wales that…Saint Anastasius of ConstantinopleSaintHis profound devotion to the Catholic faith and his significant contributions to the church earned him a place in Catholic history as an…ConstantinopleSaint Aquila of TrebizondSaintThe rugged highlands of the Pontus mountains offered a stark sanctuary for Aquila, a woman who sought refuge among wild beasts, believing…TrebizondSaint Maccalin of WaulsortSaintBorn in Ireland, Saint Maccalin's early life remains mostly unknown, but his exceptional devotion to God and the Christian faith would come…Irish
Blesseds
14 records
Blessed Ines de BeniganimBlessedShe was born into a poor family to Luigi and Vincenza Gomar.Benigánim, Valencia, SpainBlessed Cristina of BerrizBlessedLittle is known about her early life, including her exact date of birth, but her devotion to her religious calling is well-documented.BerrizBlessed Mary Magdalene of BerrizBlessedBorn in an unknown year, details about her birth, early life, and family background are unfortunately not available.BerrizBlessed Mary of Jesus of BerrizBlessedBorn in an era where women faced numerous challenges and limitations, she exemplified unwavering faith and devotion to her religious…Blessed Thomas ReynoldsBlessedHe was ordained in 1592 in Cadiz, Spain, and returned to England to work as a covert priest.Oxford, EnglandBlessed Gautier of BrugesBlessedHe entered the Franciscan Order at the convent of Bruges around 1240.Zande, Ostend, BelgiumBlessed Nicholas WoodfenBlessedHe studied in Rheims, France, where he was ordained as a priest.Leominster, Herefordshire, EnglandBlessed Cristiana di ParideBlessedShe belonged to a noble family, the daughter of Cristiano di Paride, a knight who served as consol of Assisi.ItalyBlessed Franciscus BangBlessedHe is celebrated as one of the Martyrs of Korea and his feast days are observed on January 21st and September 20th.Myeoncheon, Chungcheong-do, South KoreaBlessed Cristiana of AssisiBlessedShe was the daughter of Suppo di Bernardo, a prominent nobleman of Assisi.ItalyBlessed Edward StranshamBlessedHe was a devoted Catholic who pursued his education at Oxford University.Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandBlessed Martyrs of LavalBlessedMartyrThe Blessed Martyrs of Laval comprise nineteen faithful Catholics—fifteen men and four women—whose courageous witness to the Christian faith…FrenchBlessed Josefa María de Santa InésBlessedBlessed Josefa María de Santa Inés , Discalced Augustinian virgin In the monastery of Beniganim in the territory of Valencia in Spain…Blessed Jean-Baptiste Turpin du CormierBlessedBlessed Jean-Baptiste Turpin du Cormier and 13 companions, priests and martyrs of France At Laval in France, Blesseds Jean-Baptiste Turpin…
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