Wednesday
January 22, 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
22 records
Saint Valerius of SaragossaSaintHe served as the Bishop of Zaragoza, Spain from 290 to 315.SaragossaSaint Anastasius the PersianSaintBorn in Persia under the name Magundat, he embarked on a journey that led him from being a pagan magician and a soldier in the army of…PersiaSaint Vincent of SaragossaSaintMartyrHe lived during the time of the persecutions of Diocletian when Christians were actively targeted for their faith.Heusca, Aragon (in modern Spain)Saint Vincent PallottiSaintHe hailed from a noble Italian family and had a privileged upbringing.Rome, ItalySaint OlceseSaintHe was born and raised in the region of Gaul, which is present-day France.Saint Dominic of SoraSaintHe was born around 951 in Foligno, which is located in the Etruria region of modern-day Italy.Foligno, Etruria (Tuscany district of modern Italy)Saint BarnardSaintThe life of Saint Barnard stands as a compelling testament to the transformative power of divine grace, particularly remarkable for the…Saint Brithwald of RamsburySaintSaint Brithwald, also known as Birthwald of Glastonbury, Brithwald of Sarum, Brithwald of Wilton, Berhtwald, Bertwald, Bertwoldo, Birthwold…RamsburySaint Antioco SabaitaSaintBorn in Medosaga, Ankara, Galatia, in the sixth century, he dedicated his life to the service of God and became a prominent figure within…Medosaga, Ankara, GalatiaSaint Victor of PuigcerdaSaintHe is closely associated with two other saints, Saint Vincent of Puigcerda and Saint Orontius of Puigcerda, with whom he worked closely in…Cimiez, FranceSaint Francesc Gil de Federich de SansSaintHe was highly educated in Barcelona and decided to dedicate his life to serving God by joining the Dominicans.Tortosa, SpainSaint Gaudentius of NovaraSaintHe was born in Ivrea, Italy, and embarked on a profound spiritual journey that ultimately led to his conversion to Christianity.Ivrea, ItalySaint BlaesillaSaintShe was the daughter of Saint Paula, a noblewoman who was known for her devotion to the Christian faith.Saint Ulfo of TroyesSaintAlthough his representation is not clearly defined, his memory is venerated and celebrated by the faithful.TroyesSaint DomenicoSaintThe legacy of holiness is often measured not by the length of a life, but by the breadth of its impact.Saint Orontius of PuigcerdaSaintHe was the brother of Saint Vincent, a fellow servant of the Gospel, and collaborated closely with him and Saint Victor of Puigcerda in…Cimiez, FranceSaint Vincenzo PallottiSaintSaint Vincenzo Pallotti , priest, founder of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate At Rome, Saint Vincenzo Pallotti , priest: founder of…Saint VincentSaintMartyrSaint Vincent , deacon of Saragossa and martyr Saint Vincent , deacon of Saragossa and martyr, who after suffering imprisonment, hunger…
Blesseds
12 records
Blessed Laura VicuñaBlessedShe was the daughter of Jose Domingo Vicuña and Mercedes Pino.At Santiago, ChileBlessed Bernard of VienneBlessedHe began his career as a military officer, serving in the army of Blessed Charlemagne.Near Lyons, FranceBlessed Maria ManciniBlessedShe had a tumultuous personal life, being married twice, first to Baccio Mancini and then Guillermo Spezzalaste.Pisa, ItalyBlessed Giuseppe NascimbeniBlessedHe was the son of a carpenter and grew up in a humble background.Torri del Benaco, Verona, ItalyBlessed Antonio della ChiesaBlessedIn 1417, he joined the Dominican Order in Vercelli, embarking on a spiritual journey that would profoundly shape his life.San Germano Vercellese, ItalyBlessed Theodolinda the QueenBlessedShe was born to the noble family of Wandrada and Duke Garibald I of Bavaria.Regensburg, GermanyBlessed William Joseph ChaminadeBlessedHe preferred his Confirmation name, Joseph, to his baptismal name.Perigeux, FranceBlessed Ladislao BatthyánystrattmannBlessedHe was born into an ancient noble Hungarian family and was the sixth of ten brothers.Dunakiliti, HungaryBlessed William PatensonBlessedHe was a devout Catholic who felt a calling to the priesthood.Durham, EnglandBlessed László Batthyány-StrattmannBlessedBlessed László Batthyány-Strattmann , father of family At Vienna in Austria, Blessed László Batthyány-Strattmann : as father of family…Blessed Walter of HimmerodeBlessedKnight in the Third Crusade, and frequent combatant in royal jousts.Brabant (in modern Belgium)Blessed Guillaume Joseph ChaminadeBlessedBlessed Guillaume Joseph Chaminade , priest and founder of the Society of Mary At Bordeaux in France, Blessed Guillaume Joseph Chaminade …
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