Thursday
April 17, 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
24 records
Saint Robert of MolesmeSaintHe hails from a noble French family and dedicated himself early on to a life of religious service.Near Troyes, Champagne (in modern France)Saint Kateri TekakwithaSaintShe was the daughter of a Christian Algonquin woman who was captured by the Iroquois and married to a non-Christian Mohawk chief.Osserneon (Auriesville), modern New York, USASaint Acacius Agathangelos of MeliteneSaintBorn in the 3rd century, Saint Acacius Agathangelos became widely recognized for his efforts in defending orthodox Christianity...MeliteneSaint Donnan of EiggSaintBorn in unknown circumstances, Donnan joined the monastic community of Iona, where he developed a deep devotion to God and a desire to…EiggSaint Landericus of SoigniesSaint, Landricus of ...FranceSaint Robert of ChaisedieuSaintHe came from a noble lineage and was said to be a distant relative of Saint Gerald of Aurillac.Auvergne, FranceSaint Marcian of North AfricaSaintLittle is known about his early life, including the exact date and place of his birth.North AfricaSaint Villicus of MetzSaintHe is best remembered as the Bishop of Metz in France, serving in this role from 543 to 568.MetzSaint Fortunatus of North AfricaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his devotion and sacrifice in the name of his faith have left an indelible…North AfricaSaint Peter of AntiochSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background, as historical records from that time are limited.AntiochSaint Isidore of CordobaSaintBorn in the city of Cordoba, Spain, he was a contemporary of Saint Eulogius and a spiritual student of Saint Elias of Cordoba.CordobaSaint InnocenzoSaintIn the ancient diocese of Tortona, nestled within the fertile valleys of Piedmont, a figure of quiet holiness served as a shepherd to the…Saint Hermogenes of MeliteneSaintWhile limited information is available regarding his life, his devotion to God and his martyrdom alongside Saint Peter have made him an…MeliteneSaint Innocent of TortonaSaintBorn in Tortona, Italy, he lived during a time of immense persecution against Christians under the reign of Emperor Diocletian.Tortona, ItalySaint Elias of CordobaSaintBorn in Portugal, little is known about his early life.PortugueseSaint Paulus of CordobaSaintHe was born in Cordoba, Spain.CordobaSaint UsthazadeSaintBorn in the third century, he was a highly esteemed eunuch in the royal court of Persia.Saint Pantagathus of VienneSaintGrowing up, he received a thorough education that provided him with a strong foundation in both secular and religious matters.Vienne
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Mariana Of JesusBlessedFrom a young age, Mariana was known for her exceptional piety and devotion to her faith.Madrid, SpainBlessed Ambrose Of MassaBlessedBlessed Ambrose of Massa, also known as Ambrogio da Massa, was a prominent figure in the religious landscape of the Maremma region of…Massa Marittima, Tuscany, ItalyBlessed James Of CerquetoBlessedBlessed James of Cerqueto, also known as James of Cerqueto, was born in the small town of Cerqueto in Perugia, Umbria, Italy, in the year…Cerqueto in Perugia, Umbria, ItalyBlessed Henry HeathBlessedHe was raised in a Protestant family and later became a minister in the Church of England.–1600 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, EnglandBlessed Gervinus Of AldenbergBlessedBlessed Gervinus of Aldenberg, also known as Gervinus of Aldenberg, was a Benedictine monk and hermit who lived in the 11th and 12th…AldenbergBlessed Bernard Of VillersenbrabantBlessedBlessed Bernard of Villers-en-Brabant, also known as Blessed Bernard of Villersenbrabant, was a 12th century Cistercian monk at the…VillersenbrabantBlessed Max Josef MetzgerBlessedMartyrMax Josef Metzger was born at Schopfheim in Germany on 3 February 1887.Schopfheim, GermanyBlessed Chiara GambacortiBlessedBlessed Giacomo da CerquetoBlessedBlessed Paul of Saint Magdalene HeathBlessedSaint Magdalene HeathBlessed Virgin Mary of MercyBlessedBlessed Maria Ana de Jesús Navarro de Guevara y Romero , Mercedarian virgin At Madrid in Spain, Blessed Maria Ana de Jesús Navarro de…Mercy
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