Friday
February 21, 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
32 records
Saint Peter DamianSaintHe was the youngest child in a large but impoverished family of local nobility.Ravenna, ItalySaint Germanus of GranfieldSaintFrom a young age, he showed great promise and devotion to his faith.Trier, GermanySaint Robert SouthwellSaintHe came from a family deeply devoted to their Catholic faith and received a pious upbringing.Horsham Saint Faith, Norfolk, EnglandSaint Severian of ScythopolisSaintHe was born and raised in Scythopolis, a city located in modern-day north-east Israel.ScythopolisSaint Eustathius of AntiochSaintHe was noted for his extensive learning, personal piety, and eloquence in defending the Christian faith.Sida, Pamphylia (in modern Turkey)Saint Paterius of BresciaSaintHe lived during the 6th century and was a close friend and spiritual student of Pope Saint Gregory the Great.BresciaSaint Randoald of GranfieldSaintHe was born in the 7th century in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.GranfieldSaint Pepin of LandenSaintBorn into the aristocracy of the Frankish realm, he dedicated his life to governance rooted in Christian virtue.LandenSaint Gundebert of SensSaintBorn in the 7th century, little is known about his early life and family background.SensSaint EustathiusSaintIn the turbulent currents of the fourth century, where theological truth often became a matter of imperial policy, one figure stood as a…Saint Sabinus of PalermoSaintBorn in Palermo, Italy, his exact birthdate is unknown, but historical records indicate that he lived during the early 4th century.PalermoSaint Daniel of PersiaSaintBorn in the 4th century, Saint Daniel dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the message of Christianity, despite living in a time…PersiaSaint Verulus of HadrumetumSaintUnfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and contributions to the early Church, but we can still piece together…HadrumetumSaint Fortunatus of HadrumetumSaintHe was part of a group of 26 individuals who were brutally killed by the Vandals, a Germanic tribe, for their unwavering faith in Christ.HadrumetumSaint Felix of MetzSaintHe served in this role for over 40 years during the 2nd century.MetzSaint Massimus of PalermoSaintInformation regarding his pre-congregation life, representation, and specific patronages is unfortunately not available to us.PalermoSaint Peter MavimenusSaintBorn in Byzantium (modern-day Constantinople), he dedicated his life to the support and spread of Christianity.Saint Avitus II of ClermontSaintSaint Avitus II of Clermont, also known as Avit II or Avitus of Auvergne, was a renowned Catholic bishop and saint.Clermont
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- Saint Claudius of Palermo
- Saint George of Amastris
- Saint Alexander of Adrumetum
- Saint Verda of Persia
- Saint Valerius of San Pedro de Montes
- Saint Siricius of Hadrumetum
- Saint Ercongotha
- Saint Secundinus of Hadrumetum
- Saint Felix of Hadrumetum
- Saint Servulus of Hadrumetum
- Saint Saturninus of Hadrumetum
- Saint James of Osroena
- Saint Severus of Syrmium
- Martyrs of Sicily
Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Caterina DominiciBlessedShe was a devout Catholic and dedicated her life to serving God and his people.Borgo Salsasio, Carmagnola, Turin, ItalyBlessed Claudio di PortaceliBlessedHe was born in France, although the exact date of his birth is not known.FranceBlessed EleanoraBlessedAt the young age of ten, she married King Henry III of England on 14th January 1236, becoming the Queen of England.Provence, FranceBlessed Antonius UchiboriBlessedHe was the son of Blessed Paulus Uchibori Sakuemon and the brother of Blessed Balthasar Uchibori and Blessed Ignatius Uchibori.Fukae, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Thomas PormortBlessedHe received an education at Cambridge University before deciding to pursue a religious vocation.Little Limber, Lincolnshire, EnglandBlessed Eduard ProfittlichBlessedMartyrEduard Profittlich was born on 11 September 1890 at Birresdorf in Germany to peasant parents and grew up in a large family.Birresdorf, GermanyBlessed Ignatius UchiboriBlessedHe was the son of the Blessed Paulus Uchibori Sakuemon and the brother of two other blessed martyrs, Blessed Balthasar Uchibori and Blessed…Fukae, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Maria Enrichetta DominiciBlessedBlessed Maria Enrichetta Dominici , superior of the Sisters of Saint Anne At Turin, Blessed Maria Enrichetta Dominici , of the Sisters of…Blessed Balthasar UchiboriBlessedBorn into a family deeply rooted in the nascent Church of Japan, he was the son of the Blessed Paulus Uchibori Sakuemon and the brother of…Fukae, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Noël PinotBlessedHe served for several years as assistant pastor in various parishes before becoming parish priest of Saint Aubin, Louroux-Beconnais, France…Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France
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