Friday
March 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
20 records
Saint Serapion the ScholasticSaintBorn in Egypt, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and spiritual enlightenment.Saint Birillus of CataniaSaintHe is widely celebrated as the first bishop of Catania, Sicily, and is believed to have been consecrated by Saint Peter the Apostle himself.Antioch (in modern Turkey)Saint Lupicinus of CondatSaintBorn in the 5th century, little is known about his early life.CondatSaint Elias of OrtaSaintWhile there is limited information about his background and early life, it is believed that he may have been a priest and chose to live on…OrtaSaint Augustine TchaoSaintLittle is known about his early life or family background, but it is believed that he had a military career as a soldier before…Wuchuan, Guizhou, ChinaSaint Benedicta Cambiagio FrassinelloSaintBenedetta Cambiagio Frassinello was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Benedictine Sisters of Providence.Langasco, Campomorone, ItalySaint EndaSaintThe rugged Atlantic coastline of Ireland bears a testament to a life of profound spiritual impact, not through a grand tombstone, but…Holy Martyrs of Alexandria in Egypt on the Day of PentecostSaintMartyrThe city of Alexandria stood as a beacon of faith during a time of profound division, yet within its walls, a group of believers faced a…Alexandria in Egypt on the Day of PentecostSaint Nicholas of FlüeSaintHe was born into a family of relatively wealthy peasants.Sachseln, Canton Unterwalden, Lake Lucerne, SwitzerlandSaint James the ConfessorSaintName: Saint James the Confessor Also known as: N/A Profile: Martyred for opposing iconoclasm.Saint Enda of ArranSaintHe was the brother of Saint Fanchea of Rossory, who played a significant role in his conversion to Christianity.Meath, IrelandSaint Christian of CologneSaintHe was born in Cologne, Germany, and lived during the 10th and 11th centuries.CologneSaint Domninus of RomeSaintAlthough not much is known about his personal life, he left a profound impact on the Christian community as a travelling preacher…Rome, ItalySaint Isenger of VerdunSaintHe was a monk at the Anabaric monastery in Ireland and later served as a priest before eventually becoming the bishop of Verdun, a city in…VerdunSaint Clementia of OehrenSaintLittle is known about her early life, but it is believed that she grew up in a privileged environment, surrounded by wealth and luxury.OehrenSaint Philemon of RomeSaintBorn in Rome, Italy, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith across Italy.Rome, ItalySaint Benedetta Cambiagio FrassinelloSaintThe defining moment of this holy woman’s life was not marked by a birth or a death, but by a singular, decisive renunciation.Saint Benedict of NorciaSaintBenedict of Nursia, also known as Saint Benedict (3 March 480 – 21 March 547), was an Italian monk and the founder of the Order of Saint…Norcia
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Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Mark GjaniBlessedLittle is known about his early life and family background.Mirditë, AlbaniaBlessed Lucia of VeronaBlessedShe was born around 1514 in Verona, Italy, and from a young age, it was evident that Lucia possessed an exceptional devotion to her faith.Verona, ItalyBlessed Matthew FlathersBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church during a time of intense persecution for Catholics in England.Weston, near Otley, West Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed John of ValenceBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but he is believed to have grown up in a devout Catholic family.Lyons, FranceBlessed Alfonso de RojasBlessedAlthough certain details about his life remain unknown, his remarkable contributions to academia and his religious commitment have earned…Blessed Thomas PilcherBlessedHe was an ardent scholar and pursued his studies at Balliol College, Oxford, where he excelled in his academics.Battle, East Sussex, EnglandBlessed Commanders of Seville and CordovaBlessedUnfortunately, their names have not been passed down to us throughout history, obscuring their individual identities.Seville and CordovaBlessed Miguel Gómez LozaBlessedHe was born into a peasant family and unfortunately, his father died when he was very young.El Refugio (a.k.a. Paredones), Jalisco, MexicoBlessed William PikeBlessedHe was born in Dorset, England, and little is known about his early life.Dorset, EnglandBlessed Santucci TerrebottiBlessedNot much is known about her early life, but she is often remembered for her remarkable journey of faith and dedication to the religious…Gubbio, Umbria, Italy
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