Thursday
March 20, 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 Wulfram of SensSaintHe was the son of an official in the court of King Dagobert and grew up in a devout Christian family.SensSaint John NepomuceneSaintAs a child, he experienced a miraculous cure through the prayers of his parents, who subsequently consecrated him to God.Nepomuk, Bohemia (in modern Czech Republic)Saint Photina of RomeSaintWhile much of her life remains shrouded in legends and traditions, one widely accepted belief is that she was the Samaritan woman with whom…RomeSaint Jósef BilczewskiSaintHe came from a peasant family and was the eldest of nine children.Wilamowice, Austria (modern Ukraine)Saint Cuthbert of LindisfarneSaintOrphaned at an early age, he worked as a shepherd before receiving a vision of Saint Aidan of Lindesfarne entering heaven.Somewhere in the British IslesSaint CuthbertSaintThe spiritual legacy of this holy man is anchored in the stark beauty of the Northumbrian coast, where a solitary figure found his final…Saint Martin of BragaSaintHe was born between 515 and 520 in Pannonia, an ancient region located in present-day Hungary.–520 at PannoniaSaint Archippus of ColossiSaintAccording to tradition, he was one of the 72 disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings.Colossae or LaodiceaSaint ArchippusSaintIn the vast tapestry of the early Church, where the names of martyrs and bishops often dominate the historical record, the presence of a…Saint Maria Josefa Sancho de GuerraSaintShe was born on September 7, 1842, in Vitoria, in the Basque Country region of Spain.Vitoria, Basque Country, SpainSaint John of NepomukSaintHis loyalty to Archbishop Jan of Jenštejn in a dispute with the Bohemian crown led to his execution by King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia, who…NepomukSaint Józef BilczewskiSaintIn the vibrant and historically complex religious landscape of Lviv, a figure emerged whose legacy is defined not by the specifics of his…Saint Cathcan of RathderthaigheSaintKnown for his unwavering faith and dedication to the Catholic Church, Saint Cathcan played a significant role in the spiritual growth and…RathderthaigheSaint Benignus of FlaySaintBorn in an era filled with political turmoil and spiritual renewal, Benignus dedicated his life to the pursuit of holiness and the service…FlaySaint Remigius of StrasbourgSaintHe was a cousin of Saint Odilia of Hohenburg and grew up in a devout Christian family.StrasbourgSaint Anastasius XVISaintHe lived during the 8th century and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.Saint Vilfinus of DieSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, his legacy is primarily associated with his service as the bishop of Die, France.DieSaint Tertricus of LangresSaintHe was the son of Saint Gregory of Langres and the uncle of Saint Gregory of Tours.Langres
Blesseds
13 records
Blessed Ambrose Sansedoni of SienaBlessedHe was the son of a book illuminator, and from his early days, it was evident that he was physically deformed.Siena, ItalyBlessed Francis Palau y QuerBlessedHe was born on December 29, 1811, in Aythona, Lerida, Spain.Aythona, Lerida, SpainBlessed Hippolytus GalantiniBlessedFrom a young age, he showed a deep commitment to the Catholic faith.Florence, ItalyBlessed Jeanne VeronBlessedBorn on August 6, 1766, in Quelaines, Mayenne, France, she dedicated her life to serving God and helping those in need.Quelaines, Mayenne, FranceBlessed John Baptist SpagnuoloBlessedAfter a turbulent period in Padua, Italy, where his reckless lifestyle led to financial ruin and expulsion from his father’s home, he…Mantua, ItalyBlessed Nikollë PrennushiBlessedHe studied theology and philosophy in Innsbruck, Austria, and was ordained a priest in Salzburg on March 19, 1908.Shkodrë, AlbaniaBlessed Eberhard of MonsBlessedHe lived during the 12th century and led a remarkable life of transformation and devotion to God.MonsBlessed Daniel of UngrispachBlessedHe was born into a noble Carinthian family and grew up in a life of privilege.The Ungrispach castle in the duchy of Carinthia (in modern Cormons, ItalyBlessed Adalbert VosBlessedHe entered the order in 1650, committing himself to a life of religious devotion and service to God.Meerhout, Antwerp, Flanders (in modern Belgium)Blessed Ambrogio SansedoniBlessedBlessed Battista SpagnoliBlessedBlessed Francisco de Jesús María y José Palau y QuerBlessedBlessed Ippolito GalantiniBlessed
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