Saturday

February 1, 2025

Luna Crescens

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

36 records

Saint Tryphon of LampsacusSaintMartyrHe was raised in a Christian family but faced the loss of his father at a young age.Kampsade, Phrygia (in modern Turkey)Saint Ursus of AostaSaintHe is known for his dedicated efforts in evangelizing the area of Digne, France, and his fervent fight against the Arian heresy.Ireland Saint Raymond of FiteroSaintBorn in the Aragon region of Spain, his life was dedicated to serving God and defending Christian lands from the encroaching Moors.Aragon region of Spain Saint VeridianaSaintShe was a member of an impoverished but noble family, and from an early age, she was drawn to religious life.Castelfiorentino, Florence, Italy Saint Severus of RavennaSaintBorn in Ravenna, Italy, he lived during the third and fourth centuries.Ravenna, Italy Saint Sigebert III of AustrasiaSaintSaint Sigebert III of Austrasia, also known as Sigebert the Younger or Sigisbert, was born in 631 as the eldest son of King Dagobert I.Austrasia Saint Henry MorseSaintMartyrLittle is known about his early life, but historical documents suggest that he converted to Catholicism and felt called to priesthood.Brome, Suffolk, England Saint BrigidSaintIn the annals of early Christian Ireland, few figures loom as large as the virgin and abbess of Kildare.Saint Cecilius of GranadaSaintAccording to one tradition, he was a disciple of Saint James the Greater and was consecrated as the first bishop of Granada by Saint Peter…Granada Saint Brigid of IrelandSaintHer mother, sold to a Druid landowner just before her birth, raised Brigid until she was old enough to serve her father, Dubtach, as his…Faughart, County Louth, Ireland Martyrs of AvrilléSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Avrillé, also known as the Forty-seven Christians, were a group of individuals who were executed for their Catholic faith…Avrillé Saint Jarlath of ArmaghSaintSaint Jarlath, also known as Hierlath, was a renowned figure in early Christianity and a spiritual student of Saint Patrick.Irish Saint Ansologus of SalzburgSaintHe is remembered for his unwavering commitment to supporting and promoting monastic life within his diocese.Salzburg Saint Darlaugdach of KildareSaintShe was a spiritual student of Saint Brigid and eventually succeeded her as the abbess of the convent in Kildare, Ireland.Kildare Saint PrecordiusSaintHe was born in the British Isles, but eventually felt a strong calling to live as a hermit and share the Gospel in France.Saint Clarus of SeligenstadtSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his devotion to a life of prayer and solitude has made him a revered figure in…Seligenstadt Saint Severus of AvranchesSaintFrom a young age, he developed a deep devotion to his faith and felt a calling to serve the Church.Cotentin, Normandy, France Saint Barbara Choe YongiSaintShe is recognized as a martyr for her unwavering faith in the face of persecution.Seoul, South Korea

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Blesseds

13 records

Blessed Luigi VariaraBlessedHe was the son of Peter Variara, whose deep devotion to the Catholic Church was sparked by a mission conducted by Saint John Bosco.Viarigi (Asti), Italy Blessed Benedict DaswaBlessedHe hailed from the Lemba tribe, a group referred to as the "Black Jews" because they followed Jewish laws and traditions.Mbahe, Limpopo, South Africa Blessed Anna MichelottiBlessedSadly, Anna's father passed away when she was very young, leaving her family in poverty.Annecy, Haute-Savoie, kingdom of Sardinia (part of modern France)Blessed Andrew of SegniBlessedHe belonged to the royal family of Anagni and was the nephew of Pope Alexander IV.Anagni, Italy Blessed Ela of LacockBlessedShe was the daughter of William FitzPatrick, 2nd Earl of Salisbury, and Eléonore de Vitré.Amesbury, Wiltshire, England Blessed Réginald of OrléansBlessedBorn in Orléans around 1180, Réginald dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the service of God.Orléans, France Blessed Patrick OloughamBlessedBorn around 1530 in Ulster, Armagh, Ireland, little is known about his early life and education.Ulster, Armagh, Ireland Blessed John of the GratingBlessedHe was born in the year 1098 and dedicated himself to a life of spiritual devotion at a young age.Brittany (in modern France)Blessed Conor OdevanyBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God, standing as an exemplary figure of faith and devotion.Ulster, Armagh, Ireland Blessed Giovannello of CortonaBlessedAlthough specific details about his birth, death, veneration, beatification, and his representation are not available, we can delve into the…Cortona Blessed Anthony ManziBlessedHe hailed from a wealthy and devout family, and it is said that two of his sisters embraced a religious life as nuns.Padua, Italy Blessed Giovanna FrancescaBlessedBlessed Giovanna Francesca , virgin, founder of Little Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Sick Poor At Turin, Blessed Giovanna…Blessed Andrea Conti da SegniBlessedBlessed Andrea Conti da Segni , Franciscan priest At Piglio in Lazio, Blessed Andrea Conti da Segni , priest of the Order of Friars Minor …

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