Saturday
March 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
22 records
Saint Nicholas OwenSaintMartyrHe came from a family that was deeply committed to the persecuted Catholic Church, with two of his brothers becoming priests and another…Oxford, EnglandSaint Benevenuto Scotivoli of OsimoSaintHe was a devoted follower of the Catholic faith and dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow human beings.Ancona, ItalyOur Lady of Sorrows of CastelpetrosoSaintThe origins of this devotion can be traced back to a series of apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to two young shepherdesses, Serafina…Sorrows of CastelpetrosoSaint Octavian of CarthageSaintBorn into a devout Christian family, Octavian dedicated his life to the service of God and became known for his unwavering faith and…CarthageSaint Basil of AncyraSaintMartyrHe lived during a time of great theological controversies in the Church and played a significant role in defending orthodox Christianity…AncyraSaint Epaphroditus of TerracinaSaintIt is believed that he may have been one of the Seventy Apostles, and also the Epaphroditus mentioned by Saint Paul the Apostle in the…TerracinaSaint Lea of RomeSaintLittle is known about her early life, including her exact birth and death dates, as historical records of her life are limited.RomeSaint LeaSaintIn the crowded chronicles of the early Church, where the names of the faithful often fade into the mists of antiquity, the testimony of a…Saint Basilissa of GalatiaSaintShe is celebrated as a martyr for her devotion to visiting and comforting Christians who were imprisoned for their faith.GalatiaSaint Elbod of BangorSaintBorn in mid-8th century Wales, little is known about his early life, but he ultimately gained recognition for his important contributions…WalesSaint Diogène of ArrasSaintHe worked tirelessly in the area of modern Arras, France, spreading the teachings of Christianity and establishing a strong Christian…GreeceSaint DarercaSaintShe was the sister of Saint Patrick, the renowned Apostle of Ireland, and played an instrumental role in spreading the message of the…Saint Saturninus the MartyrSaintMartyrHis life and martyrdom are shrouded in historical uncertainty, but his faith and courage continue to inspire Christians to this day.Saint Trien of KillelgaSaintHe was born in Ireland, the son of Ded mc Luchtae of Cell Elge.IrelandSaint Callinica of GalatiaSaintAlthough not much is known about her early life, she became well-known for her unwavering devotion to her faith and her courageous acts of…GalatiaSaint Avitus of PérigordSaintHe was captured during the Battle of Vouillé and taken as a prisoner to Paris, France.PérigordSaint Paul of NarbonneSaintBorn in an unknown date, he was ordained as a priest in Rome, Italy, and soon after felt a strong calling to serve as a missionary in Gaul.NarbonneSaint Failbhe of IonaSaintBorn in Ireland, little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was the brother of Saint Finan of Rath.Ireland
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Bronislaw KomorowskiBlessedHe was one of eleven children born to his parents.Barlozno, Pomorskie, PolandBlessed Clemens August von GalenBlessedHe came from one of the oldest German noble families and felt a deep connection to his homeland throughout his life.Dinklage Castle, Lower Saxony, GermanyBlessed Hugolinus ZefferiniBlessedHowever, due to civil strife, his family was forced to flee Cortona for Mantua when Hugolinus was just a baby.Cortona, Arezzo, ItalyBlessed Lukarda of OberweimarBlessedShe was born around 1275, most likely in Erfurt, Germany.Probably in Erfurt, GermanyBlessed Françoislouis ChartierBlessedHe was born on 6 June 1752 in the village of Marigné, located in the Maine-et-Loire region of France.Marigné, Maine-et-Loire, FranceBlessed Marian GóreckiBlessedAt the age of 17, he joined the army to fight in the Polish-Bolshevik war.Poznan, Wielkopolskie, PolandBlessed François ChartierBlessed
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