Wednesday
January 29, 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
26 records
Saint Julian the HospitallerSaintHe was renowned for his hospitality and acts of charity towards the poor and sick.Saint Gildas the WiseSaintComing from English nobility, he was placed under the care of a nearby monastery at a young age, where he received his education and was…Scotland, possibly at ClydesideSaint GildasSaintTo be known as the Wise was a title of profound spiritual weight, one earned not through the accumulation of secular knowledge but through a…Saint Aquilinus of MilanSaintBorn in Bavaria, Germany, little is known about his early life, but his fervent devotion to the Catholic faith became evident in his later…Bavaria, GermanySaint Potamione of AgrigentoSaintBorn in the early 6th century, little is known about his early life and family background.AgrigentoSaint Constantius of PerugiaSaintMartyrHe was born around the year 140 and dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity.PerugiaSaint Sulpicius SeverusSaintHe was born in Aquitaine, France, around the year 363, and is believed to have died on 29 January 591 of natural causes.Saint Dallan ForghaillSaintHe was the son of Colla Mac Erc and Forchella, and he came from a royal Irish lineage.Magh Slécht, County Cavan, Connaught, IrelandSaint Abundantia the MartyrSaintMartyrThough not much is known about her early life, she gained recognition for her noble deeds during a time of great persecution against…Saint JuniperSaintBorn in the twelfth century, his exact date of birth is not known, and very few details of his early life have been recorded.Pope Saint Gelasius IISaintHe began his religious journey as a Benedictine monk at Monte Cassino, one of the most renowned monasteries in Italy.Gaeta, ItalySaint VolocSaintWhile information about his representation is limited, his contributions to the faith during the early medieval period are highly regarded.IrelandSaint Gildas the ElderSaintHe lived during the 5th and 6th centuries and is recognized as a significant figure in the early Christian Church in the British Isles.Saint Papias of RomeSaintWhile not much information about his life has survived, his martyrdom and steadfast commitment to his beliefs have made him a revered figure…RomeSaint Valerius of RavennaSaintValerius was born into a devout Christian family, and from a young age, he demonstrated a deep piety and strong sense of devotion to his…RavennaSaint Aphraates of AntiochSaintSaint Aphraates, also known as Aphraates of Edessa or Afraate, was a prominent figure in the early Christian church.PersiaSaint Blath of KildareSaintBorn in the early 6th century, she dedicated her life to serving God and the community, and her simple yet profound sanctity left a lasting…KildareSaint Valerius of TrierSaintHe served as the Bishop of Trier, a city located in modern-day Germany.Trier
Blesseds
9 records
Blessed Bronislaw MarkiewiczBlessedHis father served as the mayor of Pruchnik.Pruchnik, arch, PolandBlessed Agnes of Bagno di RomagnaBlessedShe was born in Sarsina, Forlè, Italy, in the 12th century, and it is believed that she died in Bagno di Romagna of natural causes.Sarsina, Forlì, ItalyBlessed Bolesława Maria LamentBlessedShe was the eldest of eight children born to Martin Lament and Lucia Cyganowska.Lowicz, Lódzkie, PolandBlessed StoppaBlessedDespite the scarcity of surviving details about her life, historical records consistently highlight her deep piety and dedication to prayer.Siena, ItalyBlessed Charles of SaynBlessedHe was the son of a wealthy merchant and was trained as a soldier, eventually becoming a knight.SaynBlessed Daniel Altabella GraciaBlessedHe was born on 19 October 1911 in Aguaviva, Teruel, Spain.Aguaviva, Teruel, SpainBlessed RadegondaBlessedHowever, due to unforeseen circumstances, the sisters had to relocate to the nearby monastery of San Miguel de Villamayor de Treviño.Villamayor de Treviño, Burgos, SpainBlessed Bolesława LamentBlessedBlessed Bolesława Lament , virgin, founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family At the city of Bialystok in Poland, Blessed…Blessed Villana delle BottiBlessedBlessed Villana delle Botti , Dominican tertiary At Florence, Blessed Villana delle Botti , mother of family, who, having abandoned worldly…
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