Sunday
March 16, 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
23 records
Saint Heribert of CologneSaintHe was the son of Duke Hugo of Worms, a noble family of great influence at the time.Worms, GermanySaint Megingaud of WürzburgSaintHe was born in 710 in Franconia, a region in present-day Germany.FranconiaSaint Benedicta of AssisiSaintShe was born in Assisi, Italy, and is believed to have been a close companion of Saint Clare of Assisi, who founded the Order of Poor…AssisiSaint Julian of AnazarbusSaintMartyrHe lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian when Christians faced fierce persecution for their faith.Anazarbus, Cilicia (in modern Turkey)Saint Finian LobharSaintThe distinctive epithet "Lobhar," translating to the Leper, stands as the defining legacy of this sixth-century Irish ascetic.Bregia, Leinster, IrelandSaint Agapitus of RavennaSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, he is widely celebrated for his significant contributions to the Catholic Church during…RavennaSaint Eusebia of HamageSaintShe was the eldest daughter of Saint Adalbald of Ostrevant and Saint Rictrudis of Marchiennes.HamageSaint John de BrébeufSaintHe was born in 1593 in Normandy, France, and from an early age, he felt a strong calling to enter the priesthood.Normandy, FranceSaint Papa of SeleuciaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his courageous witness to the Christian faith continues to inspire believers…Lycaonia, Asia MinorSaint Aninus of SyriaSaintBorn in an era and place where records were scarce, little information has survived about his life and background.SyriaSaint Allo of BobbioSaintUnfortunately, the details of his life have been largely lost to history, but the fact that he was buried next to Saint Columbanus is a…BobbioSaint Gregory MakarSaintHe is believed to have lived during the 10th century and became renowned for his ascetic lifestyle and unwavering devotion to God.ArmeniaSaint Abban of KillabbanSaintHe was born in Ireland during the 5th century and dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity throughout the region of…IrishSaint Damian of TerracinaSaintRaised as a devout Christian, Damian exhibited great piety from a young age.Terracina, ItalySaint Hilary of AquileiaSaintMartyrHe is best known for his fervent prayers, which were rumored to have caused the collapse of pagan temples and idols.AquileiaSaint Dentlin of SoigniesSaintHe was blessed with a deeply devout nature and a profound love for God from a very young age.SoigniesSaint Malcoldia of AstiSaintShe was born in the 11th century and little information is available about her early life.AstiSaint Felix of AquileiaSaintHe is recognized as a martyr for the Christian faith during the persecutions of Emperor Numerian.Aquileia
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Ferdinand ValdesBlessedHe served as the Royal Chaplain to the court of Castile, where he was highly regarded for his piety, wisdom, and devotion to the Catholic…Blessed Torello of PoppiBlessedLittle is known about his early life, except that he led a wild and misspent youth filled with worldly pursuits.Or 1202 at Poppi, Tuscany, ItalyBlessed John AmiasBlessedHe led a remarkable life as a married layman cloth merchant and a devoted father to several children.Wakefield, West Riding, EnglandBlessed John SordiBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born around 1125 in Cremona.Cremona, ItalyBlessed Joan Torrents FiguerasBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God, becoming a member of the Claretians religious congregation.La Secuita, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Eriberto of NamurBlessedDespite the scarcity of information about his life, he is venerated by the Catholic Church and specially remembered on his feast day, which…NamurBlessed Robert DalbyBlessedAfter his conversion, he pursued theological studies at the renowned seminaries of Douai and Reims in France.Hemingborough, Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Giovanni CacciafronteBlessed
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