Saturday
April 5, 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 Vincent FerrerSaintHe was the fourth child of William Stewart Ferrer, an Anglo-Scottish nobleman, and his Spanish wife, Constantia Miguel.Valencia (part of modern Spain)Saint FerbutaSaintMartyrIn the shadow of the Ziggurats of Seleucia, where the fire of persecution often consumed the faithful, a widow named Ferbuta stood as an…Saint Catherine of PalmaSaintShe had a difficult and unhappy childhood, orphaned and raised by her paternal uncle who provided her with limited care and support.Valldemossa, Mallorca, SpainSaint Maria Crescentia HössSaintShe was the seventh of eight children born to Matthias Höss and Lucia Hoermann.Kaufbeuren, Bavaria, GermanySaint Irene of ThessalonicaSaintShe was the sister of Saint Agape and Saint Chionia, both of whom also became martyrs for their faith.Thessalonica, MacedoniaSaint AlbertoSaintIn the quiet annals of hagiography, where names often fade into the mists of centuries, the life of a bishop named Alberto stands out not…Martyrs of SeleuciaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Seleucia, also known as the 120 Martyrs of Persia, were a group of devout Christians who exhibited unwavering faith in the…SeleuciaSaint Gerald of SauvemajeureSaintHe received his education at the renowned monastery of Corbie and later became a Benedictine monk there.Corbie, FranceSaint Theodore the MartyrSaintMartyrHe is primarily known for his martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.Martyrs of Northwest AfricaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Northwest Africa, also known as the Martyrs of Aquae Regiae, Martyrs of Arbal, or Martyrs of Regiis, constitute a large…Northwest AfricaSaint Becan of KillbegganSaintBorn into a noble family, he was a relative of Saint Columba of Iona, who played a significant role in his spiritual formation and…KillbegganSaint PausilippusSaintNot much is known about his personal life, but his legacy and martyrdom have been preserved through historical records and the veneration…Saint Ethelburgh of KentSaintShe lived during the 7th century in what is now modern-day England.KentSaint Derfel GadarnSaintHe was born a prince, the son of King Hywel Mawr and the grandson of Hoel I Mawr the Great.WalesSaint Zeno the MartyrSaintMartyrSaint Zeno, also known as Saint Zeno the Martyr, is a revered figure in Christian history and is venerated as a martyr.Saint Claudius of MesopotamiaSaintHe is celebrated for his deep faith and his martyrdom, enduring great suffering for his beliefs.PersianMartyrs of LesbosSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Lesbos refer to a group of five young Christian women who were martyred together for their faith.LesbosSaint Albert of MontecorvinoSaintAs a child, he was taken to Pietra Montecorvino in Apulia, Italy, where he would spend the majority of his life.Normandy (modern France)
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Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Mariano de La Mata AparicioBlessedHe embarked on his journey of faith and education by studying in Valladolid, Spain.La Puebla de Valdavia, Palencia, SpainBlessed Antonio BlasiBlessedWhile there is limited information available about his life, his profound piety and unwavering enthusiasm in serving the Church have left…Blessed Juliana of Mont CornillonBlessedShe and her sister Agnes were raised by the nuns at the convent of Mount Cornillon, where Juliana devoured the works of Saint Augustine and…Retinnes, Flanders, BelgiumBlessed Saturnina Rodríguez de ZavalíaBlessedFrom an early age, she felt a calling to religious life, but she married widower Manuel Antonio de Zavalia on 13 August 1852, becoming…Córdoba, ArgentinaBlessed Peter CerdanBlessedHis life is closely associated with that of Saint Vincent Ferrer, with whom he travelled and worked.Blessed Raimondo of MonteolivoBlessedAlthough limited information is available about his life, his significance as a founding member of the Mercedarian Order makes him an…Catalonia region of SpainBlessed Anthony FusterBlessedHe is best known as a spiritual student of Saint Vincent Ferrer, who greatly influenced his religious formation and teachings.Blessed Blaise of AuvergneBlessedHe is particularly renowned for his close association with Saint Vincent Ferrer and his fervent preaching.AuvergneBlessed Conrad of SaxonyBlessedBorn in Saxony, modern-day Germany, Conrad felt a calling to serve God and became a member of the Franciscan Order.Saxony (in modern Germany)Blessed Stephen of HungaryBlessedHis mission took place during a time when the area was predominantly inhabited by Muslims and Eastern Orthodox Christians.Hungary
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