Friday
January 24, 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
25 records
Saint Francis de SalesSaintBorn on August 21, 1567, at Château de Thorens in Savoy (part of modern France), he was the eldest of twelve children born to François de…Château de Thorens, Savoy (part of modern France)Saint Exuperantius of CingoliSaintBorn in North Africa, he devoted his life to the service of God and the Church, becoming a prominent figure in the early Christian…North AfricaSaint Felician of FolignoSaintMartyrHe was born in the city of Foligno, Italy, around 158, and his life would be marked by an unwavering devotion to his faith.Foligno, ItalySaint Babylas of AntiochSaintHe lived during the 3rd century and served his pastoral duties with great dedication and courage.AntiochSaint Sabinian of TroyesSaintHe was born in Samos, Greece, and was raised as a pagan.Samos, GreeceSaint Eusebia of MilasSaintBorn in Rome, Italy, in the 5th century, little is known about Saint Eusebia's early life and upbringing.Rome, ItalySaint Guasacht of GranardSaintNotable for his association with Saint Patrick, Guasacht played an essential role in the spread of Christianity throughout the region.GranardSaint Artemius of ClermontSaintVery little is known about his early life and background, but it is believed that he was born in the 4th century.ClermontSaint Timothy of AntiochSaintTimothy the Martyr, was a devoted spiritual student of Saint Babylas of Antioch.AntiochSaint Bertrand of Saint QuentinSaintHe was born in the 7th century and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Christianity.Saint QuentinSaint Agapius of AntiochSaintNot much is known about his early life, including his birth date and family background.AntiochMartyrs of Asia MinorSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Asia Minor were a group of Christians who were martyred together for their faith.Asia MinorSaint Manchán of LemanaghanSaintHe was the son of Sillán, who was the son of Conall, a descendant of Rudraige Mór of Ulster.LemanaghanSaint Macedonius KritophagosSaintBorn in an unknown date, his early life remains mostly obscure.Saint ThyrsusSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived.Saint Vera of ClermontSaintUnfortunately, no detailed information about her life has survived through the centuries, leaving much of her biography a mystery.ClermontSaint Suranus of SoraSaintHe is revered as a martyr and renowned for his selfless act of charity.SoraSaint EpoloniusSaintHe is recognized as a martyr who faced persecution and eventually succumbed to mistreatment and abuse in prison during the reign of Emperor…
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Giuseppe GiaccardoBlessedHe was the oldest of five children born to farm workers Stefano and Maria Cagna.Narzole, Cuneo, ItalyBlessed Marie PoussepinBlessedShe was the daughter of a stocking manufacturer and grew up in a pious household.Dourdan, Essone, FranceBlessed Gaetana TolomeoBlessedShe was born on April 10, 1936, in Catanzaro Sala, Catanzaro, Italy.Catanzaro Sala, Catanzaro, ItalyBlessed Luigj PrendushiBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church, becoming a shining example of faith and devotion.Shkodrë, AlbaniaBlessed Marcolinus AmanniBlessedAt the tender age of ten, Marcolinus joined the Dominican Order in Forli and embraced their Rule, which he lived by faithfully for an…Forli, Emilia, ItalyBlessed Paula Gambara CostaBlessedFrom youth, she nurtured a quiet devotion, seeking religious life and dedicating herself to prayer and spiritual reading.Verola Alghise (modern Verolanuova), Brescia, Duchy of Milan (in modern Lombardy, Italy)Blessed William IrelandBlessedEldest son of William Ireland of Crofton Hall, Yorkshire, England and Barbara Eure of Washingborough, Lincolnshire, England.Lincolnshire, EnglandBlessed John GroveBlessedNot much is known about his early life, including his birth name or date of birth.Blessed Esteve Santacana ArmengolBlessedHe was a devout Franciscan Capuchin who made his religious profession on 4 October 1905.El Papiol, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Paola Gambara CostaBlessedBlessed Paola Gambara Costa , widow At Binaco near Milan, Blessed Paola Gambara Costa , widow, who, enrolled in the Third Order of Saint…Blessed Timoteo GiaccardoBlessedBlessed Timoteo Giaccardo , Pauline priest At Rome, Blessed Timoteo Giaccardo , priest, who in the Pious Society of Saint Paul trained many…
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