Thursday
March 27, 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
18 records
Saint Lydia of IllyriaSaintBorn in the imperial Roman province of Illyria, in the Balkans, her exact birth date is unknown, but she is believed to have lived around…IllyriaSaint Matthew of BeauvaisSaintHe was born in Beauvais, France, and little is known about his early life and upbringing.Beauvais, FranceSaint Augusta of TrevisoSaintMartyrShe was born as the daughter of the Teutonic duke of Friuli in northern Italy.TrevisoSaint Rupert of SalzburgSaintHe was a relative of Saint Ermentrude and belonged to the Benedictine order.FranceSaint Philetus of IllyriaSaintHe is believed to have been born in the imperial Roman province of Illyria, an area of the modern Balkans, around the 1st century.IllyriaSaint Gelasius of ArmaghSaintHe is most famously remembered as the Archbishop of Armagh, Ireland, but his contributions expanded far beyond his episcopal role.ArmaghSaint Romulus the AbbotSaintHe was born in the 7th century and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Christianity.Saint Ensfrid of CologneSaintHe is celebrated as a humble servant of God, dedicating his life to both spiritual leadership and acts of charity.CologneSaint Cronidas of IllyriaSaintHe is considered a martyr for the faith as he was persecuted and ultimately gave his life in defense of his beliefs.IllyriaMartyrs of BardiabochSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Bardiaboch, also known as the Martyrs of Hubah or the Martyrs of Persia, were a group of Christians who suffered persecution…BardiabochSaint Suairlech of ForeSaintBorn in the 8th century, Suairlech was the first bishop of Fore, located in Westmeath, Ireland.ForeSaint Amator the HermitSaintHe is widely venerated in Portugal, with several churches dedicated to him in the country.Saint Alkeld the MartyrSaintMartyrShe holds a significant place in Yorkshire, England, where two churches are dedicated to her memory.Saint Amphilochius of IllyriaSaintHe lived during a time when Christians were heavily persecuted for their faith.IllyriaSaint Macedo of IllyriaSaintHe came from a devout Christian family, being the son of Saint Philetus of Illyria and Saint Lydia of Illyria, and the brother of Saint…IllyriaSaint Alexander of PannoniaSaintVery little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Anzyra, a town in modern-day Turkey.PannoniaSaint Theoprepius of IllyriaSaintHe was the son of Saint Macedo of Illyria and Saint Lydia of Illyria, and he had a brother named Saint Theoprepius of Illyria.IllyriaSaint RupertSaint
Blesseds
12 records
Blessed Francesco Faà di BrunoBlessedHis parents, Louis Faà di Bruno, Marquis of Bruno, and Carolina Milanesi, were wealthy aristocrats.Alessandria, ItalyBlessed Frowin of EngelbergBlessedAlthough little is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the 12th century.EngelbergBlessed Giuseppe AmbrosoliBlessedGrowing up, Giuseppe displayed a deep sense of compassion and a strong desire to serve others.Ronago, Como, ItalyBlessed Pellegrino of FaleroneBlessedBorn in an unknown year, Pellegrino's early life was marked by his pursuit of knowledge.FaleroneBlessed Claudio GalloBlessedServing as the Patriarch of Antioch during his lifetime, he dedicated his efforts towards defending the freedom and unity of the Church.Blessed Louisédouard CestacBlessedBlessed Louis-Édouard Cestac was born on January 6, 1801, in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques FranceBlessed Aimone of HalberstadtBlessedBorn details of Aimone's birth are unfortunately unknown, but his life and works have left a lasting impact on the Church.HalberstadtBlessed Henri GrialouBlessedHe was the son of Auguste Grialou and Marie Miral.Le Gua, Aveyron, FranceBlessed Petrus Jo YongsamBlessedHe was born in Yanggeon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and lived during a particularly challenging period in the history of Catholicism in…Yanggeon, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaBlessed Panacea Demuzzi of QuaronaBlessedSadly, Panacea lost her mother at a very young age and was raised by her father.Quarona, ItalyBlessed Panacea De’ MuzziBlessedBlessed Pellegrino da FaleroneBlessed
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