Saturday
April 19, 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
16 records
Saint Alphege of WinchesterSaintHe came from a noble background but chose to renounce his privileged life and become a monk at Deerhurst Abbey in Gloucestershire.Weston, Somerset, EnglandPope Saint Leo IXSaintHe was the son of Count Hugh of Egisheim and a cousin of Emperor Conrad II.Eguisheim, Alsace, FranceSaint Expeditus of MeliteneSaintHe is often regarded as a legendary saint, and it remains unclear whether his name led to his association with expeditious matters or the…MeliteneSaint Apollonius The PriestSaintHe lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, a period marked by severe persecutions against Christians.Saint Gerold of SaxonySaintHistorical records indicate that he lived during the 10th century, although the exact date of his birth is not specified.Saxony (part of modern Germany)Saint Galata of MeliteneSaintNot much is known about his life, but his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution remain an inspiration to believers to…ArmenianSaint Vincent of CollioureSaintNot much is known about his early life, but his faith and commitment to Christianity would ultimately lead him to a martyr's death.CollioureSaint Aristonicus of MeliteneSaintBorn in the 4th century in Armenia, very little is known about his early life and upbringing.ArmenianSaint Socrates of PamphyliaSaintLittle is known about his early life and background, but he was born in the region of Pamphylia, which is located in Asia Minor.PamphyliaSaint Dionysius of PamphyliaSaintHe is believed to have been born in Pamphylia, which was a region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).PamphyliaSaint Crescentius of FlorenceSaintBorn in the 4th century, the exact dates of his birth and death are not known, but it is believed that he died around 396 AD.FlorenceSaint George of AntiochSaintHe is best known for his staunch opposition to the iconoclast movement and his active participation in the Second Council of Nicea in 787.AntiochSaint Gaius of MeliteneSaintUnfortunately, not much information is available about his life, causing some aspects of his story to remain unknown.ArmenianSaint Rufus of MeliteneSaintUnfortunately, there are limited historical records available about his life, and his representation and patronage are not well-documented.ArmenianSaint MarthaSaintSaint GeroldSaint
Blesseds
6 records
Blessed Conrad Of AscoliBlessedBlessed Conrad of Ascoli, also known as Conrad de’Miliani and Conrad of Ascoli Piceno, was born in 1234 into the noble Italian family of…Ascoli Piceno, March of Ancona, ItalyBlessed Bernard Of SithiuBlessedBlessed Bernard of Sithiu, also known as Bernard of Maguellone or Bernard the Penitent, was a faithful and devout individual who dedicated…SithiuBlessed Jaume LlachcandellBlessedHe is revered as one of the Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, who sacrificed their lives defending their faith during a turbulent period in…Torelló, Barcelona, SpainBlessed James DuckettBlessedHe was known for his profession as a bookseller in London, where he gained recognition as a prominent figure in the printing and selling of…Gilfortrigs, Skelsmergh, Westmorland, EnglandBlessed Ramon LlachcandellBlessedBorn on May 24, 1875, in Torelló, Barcelona, Spain, he dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.Torelló, Barcelona, SpainBlessed BernardBlessed
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