Wednesday
February 19, 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
30 records
Saint Barbatus of BeneventoSaintHe displayed great devotion to his faith from an early age and became a priest at a young age.Benevento, ItalySaint QuodvultdeusSaintBorn in the late 4th century, little is known about his early life and family background.Saint Conrad of PiacenzaSaintHe was married to Euphrosyne, the daughter of a nobleman, and together they led a pious life in society.Piacenza, ItalySaint Auxibius of SoliSaintHistorically, not much is known about his life, but based on available documents and records, a comprehensive biography can be constructed…SoliSaint George of LodèveSaintHe lived during the 9th century and played a significant role in the religious and cultural history of the region.Rodez, FranceSaint Cumiano of BobbioSaintBorn in the 7th century in Ireland, Cumiano dedicated his life to the service of God and the adherence to the Rule of his Order.IrelandSaint Mansuetus of MilanSaintLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to the service of God from a young age.Rome, ItalySaint Boniface of LausanneSaintHe received his education at the prestigious Universities of Paris, France, where he displayed a remarkable aptitude for learning.Brussels, BelgiumSaint BonifaceSaintMartyrAs a key figure of the Anglo-Saxon mission to Francia, he established significant ecclesiastical foundations and was appointed Archbishop of…Saint GeorgesSaintIn the quiet corridors of church history, some lives shine with the brilliance of a star, while others burn with the steady, humble warmth…Saint Gabinus of RomeSaintHe was a member of the imperial Roman nobility and the brother of Pope Caius.RomeHoly Martyrs of PalestineSaintMartyrThe brilliance of faith is most often revealed not in the quietude of prayer, but in the fire of persecution.PalestineSaint Beatus of LiébanaSaintHe is most renowned for his profound writings and preaching against the Adoptionist heresy, which posed a threat to orthodox Christianity at…Austurius, SpainSaint Valerius of AntibesSaintHe is celebrated as a saint for his devotion to spreading the teachings of Christ and for his contributions to the growth of the Catholic…AntibesSaint Zambdas of JerusalemSaintHe is often associated with bringing Christianity to the Theban Legion, a Roman military unit, and is revered as a martyr for his faith…JerusalemSaint Proclus of BisignanoSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Bisignano, Calabria, Italy.BisignanoSaint Lucia Yi ZhenmeiSaintShe was the youngest child in her family and grew up with a passion for reading and learning.Mainyang, Sichuan, ChinaSaint Belina of TroyesSaintWhile not much is known about her early life, her legacy and the events surrounding her extraordinary martyrdom have been passed down…Troyes, France
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Alvarez of CordovaBlessedBorn in either Lisbon, Portugal or Cordova, Spain (sources vary), he joined the Dominican Order in Cordova in 1368.Lisbon, Portugal or Cordova, Spain (sources vary)Blessed John SullivanBlessedHe was the son of Sir Edward Sullivan, the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and was raised in the Church of Ireland.Dublin, IrelandBlessed Elizabeth of MantuaBlessedShe received a privileged upbringing, surrounded by the comforts and luxuries that came with her family's status.Mantua, ItalyBlessed Frederick of HirsauBlessedHe led a life dedicated to God, ultimately becoming a Benedictine monk at the renowned Einsideln monastery in Germany.Swabia (in modern Germany)Blessed Józef ZaplataBlessedDespite facing numerous challenges and growing up in poverty, Józef possessed a deep faith and a desire to serve God.Jerka, Wielkopolskie, PolandBlessed Alvaro da CordovaBlessedBlessed Alvaro da Cordova , Dominican priest At Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain, commemoration of Blessed Alvaro , priest of the Order of…Blessed Elisabetta PicenardiBlessedBlessed Elisabetta Picenardi , Servite virgin At Mantua, Blessed Elisabetta Picenardi , virgin, who, wearing the habit of the Order of the…Blessed Józef ZapłataBlessedBlessed Józef Zapłata , religious of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, martyr at Dachau In the prison camp of Dachau near Munich in…
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