Wednesday
February 12, 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
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Saint Benedict of AnianeSaintHe was the son of Aigul, Count of Maguelone, and was born into a Visigothic family.Languedoc, FranceSaint Meletius of AntiochSaintLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to a life of holiness and spiritual leadership.Melitene, Lower Armenia (modern Malatya, Turkey)Martyrs of AlbitinaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Albitina, also known as the Abitina Martyrs, were a group of faithful Christians who suffered martyrdom during the…AlbitinaSaint Goscelinus of TurinSaintNot much is known about his early life, but records show that he entered the religious life as a Benedictine monk in 1006 at the newly…TurinSaint Damian of AfricaSaintUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.AfricaSaint Eulalia of BarcelonaSaintMartyrShe is celebrated as a sanctified virgin and is considered the forerunner of professed nuns.Barcelona, SpainSaint BenediktSaintThe enduring legacy of this holy man is not defined by the specifics of his birth or early years, which remain shrouded in the mists of…Saint Antony KauleasSaintThe burden of the See of Constantinople has often rested upon shoulders that must balance the weight of imperial power with the spiritual…Saint Alexis of KievSaintBorn into a privileged and wealthy family, he eventually renounced his worldly possessions and status to follow a life of monastic devotion.KievSaint Gaudentius of VeronaSaintHe lived during the 5th century and is venerated within the Catholic Church.VeronaSaint Julian of AlexandriaSaintHe was a martyr who met his death in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, in the year 160.AlexandriaSaint Ethelwald of LindisfarneSaintBorn in Northumbria, England, he dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow believers.Northumbria, EnglandSaint Anthony KauleasSaintHis family had moved to the countryside to escape persecution by the iconoclasts, a movement that opposed the veneration of religious…Near ConstantinopleSaint SeduliusSaintHe is often referred to as the Christian Virgil due to his profound poetic skill and influence.IrishSaint Modestus of CarthageSaintUnfortunately, due to the limited surviving information regarding his life, a comprehensive biography of Saint Modestus is challenging to…CarthageSaint Damian of RomeSaintUnfortunately, very little is known about the life of Saint Damian of Rome, also known as Damiano.RomeSaint MeletiusSaintMeletius of Antioch (Greek: Μελέτιος, Meletios) was a Christian patriarch of Antioch from 360 until his death in 381.Saint Modestus the DeaconSaintHis precise birthplace and date remain unknown, as historical records of his early life have not survived.Sardinia (part of modern Italy)
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Blesseds
19 records
Blessed George HaydockBlessedHe was the youngest son of Evan and Helen Haydock, a devout Catholic family.Cottam Hall, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed LudanBlessedHe was the son of Itiboldo, a prominent figure in Scottish society.ScotlandBlessed Thomas HemefordBlessedThomas Hemeford was born in Stoke, Dorset, England, although the exact date of his birth is unknown.Stoke, Dorset, EnglandBlessed James FennBlessedNotable for his commitment to his convictions, Fenn's life is a testament to his steadfastness and courage in the face of religious…Montacute, Somerset, EnglandBlessed Paolo of BarlettaBlessedAs a young man, he joined the Augustinians, inspired by a deep desire to dedicate his life to God's service.Barletta, ItalyBlessed Humbeline of JullyBlessedShe was the younger sister of the renowned Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, who would become one of the most influential figures in the…Dijon, FranceBlessed Jak BushatiBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to the service of God and pursued his studies at the prestigious Pontifical…Shkodrë, AlbaniaBlessed Josep Gassol MontsenyBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age, he felt drawn to a life of faith and service.Solivella, Tarragona, SpainBlessed John MundenBlessedHe studied at New College, Oxford and later became a respected teacher and schoolmaster.Coltley, South Maperton, Dorset, EnglandBlessed Anthony of SaxonyBlessedWhile little is known about his early life and background, the impact of his martyrdom and steadfast faith in the face of persecution has…SaxonyBlessed John NutterBlessedHe was the brother of Blessed Robert Nutter, who was also a martyr.Burnley, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Nicholas of HungaryBlessedUnfortunately, not much is known about his early life, including his exact birth date and his family background.HungaryBlessed Benedict RevelliBlessedHe is revered as a hermit who lived on the island of Gallinaria in the Gulf of Genoa, Italy.Blessed Thomas of FolignoBlessedUnfortunately, not much information is available regarding his early life, including his date of birth.FolignoBlessed Gregory of TraguioBlessedThough little is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in an unknown date and place.TraguioBlessed Ladislas of HungaryBlessedBorn in Hungary during an unspecified period, he entered the religious life as a Franciscan friar.HungaryBlessed Ján HavlíkBlessedMartyrJán Havlík was born on 12 February 1928 at Vlčkovany in Slovakia into a very poor family.Vlčkovany, SlovakiaBlessed Nicolò of San BernardoBlessedDriven by a profound spiritual discernment and a yearning for a life of greater austerity, he discerned a deeper calling.San Bernardo
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