Friday
April 18, 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
28 records
Saint Athanasia of AeginaSaintShe was the daughter of Nikita and Marina, belonging to a noble and pious family.On the Island of Aegina, GreeceSaint Laserian of LeighlinSaintHe is widely recognized for his deep spirituality, educational contributions, and his efforts to promote unity within the Church.LeighlinSaint Eleutherius of IllyriaSaintHe was the son of Saint Anthia of Illyria, and unfortunately, his father died when he was a very young child.Possibly in or near Messina, ItalySaint Ursmar of LobbesSaintHe was born around the year 640 in Avesnes, Belgium, and went on to become the Abbot of the Benedictine abbey at Lobbes.LobbesSaint Calocerus of BresciaSaintBorn in Brescia, Italy, Calocerus served as an officer in the army of Emperor Hadrian during the 2nd century.BresciaSaint Agia of HainaultSaint, Austregildis of...HainaultSaint John IsaurusSaintIn the annals of the Church, where the voices of the faithful often echo through the corridors of history, the figure of John stands as a…Saint Eugene of RaithsitheSaintHe is primarily known for his devout faith, exceptional leadership qualities, and remarkable contribution to the spread of Christianity in…Latter 6th century IrelandSaint Wicterp of AugsburgSaintHe was an abbot, bishop, and founder of several monasteries in Germany.AugsburgSaint AthanasiaSaintOn the rugged, sun-drenched island of Égina, where the Aegean Sea meets the Greek mainland, a life of profound sanctity unfolded that would…Saint CorebusSaintLittle is known about his early life or his family background, but it is believed that he was born in the 2nd century.Saint AntusaSaintIn the opulent and often turbulent heart of the Byzantine Empire, where the line between secular power and spiritual duty was frequently…Saint Elpidius of MeliteneSaintLittle is known about his early life or his family background.ArmenianSaint Galdinus of MilanSaintSaint Galdinus, also known as Galdinus della Sala, Galdimus, Galdin, or Galdino, was born in the year 1100 in Milan, Italy.Milan, ItalySaint Anthia of IllyriaSaintNot many details are available about her life, but her noble sacrifice in the face of persecution and martyrdom has made her a revered…IllyriaSaint BitheusSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, his contributions to the spread of Christianity, particularly in Ireland, have secured his…Saint CogitosusSaintWhile not much is known about his personal life, his significant contribution to the Catholic Church lies in his authorship of the…Saint PusicioSaintBorn in Persia, Saint Pusicio lived during a time when Christianity was not officially recognized in the Persian Empire.
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Idesbald Of DunesBlessedBlessed Idesbald of Dunes, also known as Idesbaldus or Isbaldus, was born around 1095 in Flanders, Belgium.Flanders, BelgiumBlessed Savina PetrilliBlessedAt a young age of 10, she discovered a life-changing book on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena, which ignited her deep devotion to this…Siena, ItalyBlessed Andrés Hibernón RealBlessedDespite the challenging financial circumstances, Andrés received a significant education under the guidance of his uncle, who served as a…Murcia, SpainBlessed Marie Of The IncarnationBlessedBlessed Marie of the Incarnation, also known as Barbara Aurillot, Barbara Avrillot, Barbe Acarie, Barbe Aurillot, Barbe Avrillot, Madame…Paris, FranceBlessed Luca PassiBlessedHe hailed from a noble family in Venice and devoted his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.Bergamo, ItalyBlessed Roman ArchutowskiBlessedRoman Archutowski, was born on 5 August 1882 in the village of Karolin in the Mazowieckie region of Poland.Karolin, Mazowieckie, PolandBlessed James OldoBlessedHe was the son of Marchese and Fiordonina Oldo.Lodi, ItalyBlessed Louis LeroyBlessedHe answered the call to priesthood and selflessly served as a missionary in Laos.Ducey, Manche, FranceBlessed Joseph MoreauBlessedHe was born on October 21, 1763, in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine, Maine-et-Loire, France.Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine, Maine-et-Loire, FranceBlessed IdesbaldBlessedBlessed Andrea da MonterealeBlessed
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