Monday
March 17, 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
19 records
Saint Gertrude of NivellesSaintShe was the younger daughter of Saint Pepin of Landen, a nobleman, and Saint Ida of Nivelles, both known for their piety and devotion to…Landen, BelgiumSaint Jan SarkanderSaintHe lived during a tumultuous time in history, marked by the chaos and conflict of the Protestant Reformation.Skotschau (Skoczow), Austrian Silesia (in modern Poland)Saint PatrickSaintAt the age of 16, he was kidnapped from the British mainland and taken to Ireland as a slave.And 390 at ScotlandSaint Gabriel LalemantSaintHe was the nephew of Charles and Jerome Lalemant, who were Jesuit missionaries.Paris, FranceHoly Martyrs of Alexandria in Egypt under Emperor TheodosiusSaintMartyrIn the vibrant and often turbulent heart of the ancient world, the city of Alexandria stood as a beacon of faith, where the sands of the…Alexandria in Egypt under Emperor TheodosiusSaint KonradSaintThere is a profound silence surrounding the life of Konrad, broken only by the echo of his penitential footsteps.Saint Llinio of LlandinamSaintHe served as its first abbot and dedicated his life to the contemplative pursuit of spiritual growth and the establishment of a vibrant…LlandinamSaint Ambrose of AlexandriaSaintBorn into a wealthy noble family in Alexandria, Egypt, he led a life of privilege, but his true devotion lay in his unwavering Christian…AlexandriaSaint Desiderus of GourdonSaintHe was known for his holiness, devotion, and reputation as a miracle worker.GourdonMany Martyrs of AlexandriaSaintMartyrThe Many Martyrs of Alexandria, also known as the Martyrs of Serapis, were a group of Christians who were martyred together in Alexandria,…AlexandriaSaint Withburgh of East AngliaSaint, Wihtburh of...East AngliaSaint Diemut of Saint GallSaintLittle is known about her early life and upbringing, but she emerged as a significant figure known for her deep spirituality and devotion…Saint GallSaint Theodore of RomeSaintWhile scant details are available regarding his life, his devotion and sacrifice for his faith have made him a revered figure in the…RomeSaint Agricola of ChâlonsursaôneSaintHe was the son of a Gallo-Roman senator, and from a young age, Agricola showed great piety and devotion to the Catholic faith.ChâlonsursaôneSaint Paul of CyprusSaintBorn in Cyprus, Paul dedicated his life to pursuing the spiritual path and became renowned for his deep devotion and unwavering faith.CyprusSaint AlexanderSaintWhat we do know is that he was a martyr who lived in the early years of the Christian faith.Saint ThomaselloSaintBorn into the faithful, he entered the Dominican friary, embracing the mendicant life dedicated to prayer, study, and preaching.Etruria, ItalySaint GertrudeSaint
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Blesseds
5 records
Blessed Conrad of BavariaBlessedHe was the son of Duke Henry IX of Bavaria, belonging to the noble House of Welf.Veitsburg, Baden-Württemberg (in modern GermanyBlessed Gertrude of TrzebnicaBlessedShe was the daughter of Saint Hedwig of Silesia and Duke Henry I, making her a member of the noble Piast dynasty.TrzebnicaBlessed Josep Mestre EscodaBlessedMartyrHe was born on February 12, 1899, in Dosaiguas, a small town located in the province of Tarragona.Dosaiguas, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Juan Nepomuceno Zegrí y MorenoBlessedHe was the son of Antonio Zegrí Martín and Josefa Moreno Escudero.Granada, SpainBlessed Maria Bárbara MaixBlessedShe lived during a time of political unrest, and due to the political reasons in her homeland, she was exiled from Austria.Vienna, Austria
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