Saturday
February 22, 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
20 records
Saint Margaret of CortonaSaintUnfortunately, her mother passed away when she was just seven years old, leaving her in the care of her stepmother who did not hold Margaret…Loviano, Tuscany, ItalySaint Maximian of RavennaSaintHe was ordained as a priest and demonstrated exceptional piety and devotion to his faith from an early age.Pola, Istria (modern Pula, CroatiaSaint Papias of HierapolisSaintNoted as a close friend of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, Papias served as the Bishop of Hierapolis, a city located in Phrygia, which is now…HierapolisSaint PapiasSaintPapias (Greek: Παπίας) or Papias of Hierapolis was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who…Saint ThalassiusSaintHe is widely recognized as a spiritual teacher, particularly to another esteemed saint, Saint Limnaeus.Saint John the SaxonSaintHe served as an abbot in France before being invited by King Alfred of England to restore faith and learning to the English abbeys…Saxony (part of modern Germany)Saint Abilius of AlexandriaSaintHe served as the third bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, around the year 84.AlexandriaSaint Paschasius of VienneSaintUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life and achievements.VienneSaint ElwinSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Ireland and later dedicated his life to spreading the…IrelandSaint Aristone of ArsinoeSaintBorn in the 4th century, he later became the bishop of Arsinoe, an important city on the island of Cyprus during the fifth century.ArsinoeSaint GurninSaintAlthough no specific details about her life have survived, her devotion and reverence have earned her a revered place in Catholic tradition.Saint Aristion of SalamisSaintHe is remembered for his dedicated missionary work, particularly in the region of Cyprus.SalamisSaint Raynerius of BeaulieuSaintBorn around the 10th century, specific details about his early life and family background are scarce.BeaulieuSaint Baradates of CyrrhusSaintLittle is known about his early life and background, but his profound commitment to a life of prayer and simplicity made him a revered…CyrrhusSaint LimnaeusSaintAlthough limited information exists about his early life, historical documents depict him as a devoted spiritual student of two prominent…Martyrs of ArabiaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Arabia are a group of unnamed Christian martyrs who were persecuted in the desert and mountainous regions south of the Dead…ArabiaSaint Athanasius of NicomediaSaintDespite his affluent upbringing, he chose to embrace a life of poverty and solitude as a hermit.ConstantinopleSaint Margherita da CortonaSaintSaint Margherita da Cortona , Franciscan tertiary, penitent At Cortona in Tuscany, Saint Margherita , who, strongly shaken by the death of…
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Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Richard HenkesBlessedHis mother, deeply committed to their religious upbringing, taught Richard and his siblings about the faith and would bless them with holy…Ruppach, Westerwald, GermanyBlessed Diego CarvalhoBlessedHe led a life devoted to serving God and the Catholic Church as a Jesuit priest.Coimbra, PortugalBlessed Isabella of FranceBlessedShe was the daughter of King Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, and the sister of Saint Louis IX.FranceBlessed Mohammed AbdallaBlessedThough information regarding his representation is unavailable, his profile indicates that he was highly regarded for his personal piety and…AfricanBlessed Miguel Facerías GarcésBlessedHe entered the order and professed his religious vows on March 24, 1893, dedicating his life to the service of God and the Church.Perarrua, Huesca, SpainBlessed Angelus PortasoleBlessedHe was born around 1296 in Perugia, Italy, and his life was dedicated to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and the service of God.Perugia, ItalyBlessed Émilie Doultremont DhoogvorstBlessedShe was born into the nobility as the daughter of Count Émile Oultremont de Wégimont a de Warfusée, a diplomat who represented King Leopold…Wegimont near Liège, BelgiumBlessed Marie de Jésus d’OultremontBlessedBlessed Marie de Jésus d’Oultremont , widow, founder of the Society of Mary Reparator At Florence, Blessed Marie de Jésus d’Oultremont , who…Blessed Diogo CarvalhoBlessedBlessed Diogo Carvalho , Jesuit priest and martyr of Japan At the city of Sendai in Japan, Blessed Diogo Carvalho , priest of the Society of…Blessed IsabelleBlessedBlessed Isabelle , virgin, founder of Sisters minor At Longchamp on the outskirts of Paris in France, Blessed Isabelle , virgin, who, as…
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