Sunday
April 20, 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
23 records
Saint Agnes of MontepulcianoSaintEven at a young age, Agnes displayed incredible piety and devotion to God.Gracchiano-Vecchio, Tuscany, ItalySaint Theodore TrichinasSaintBorn in Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, Theodore dedicated his life to a rigorous life of prayer, fasting, and…Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)Saint Vincent of DigneSaintBorn in North Africa, the exact details of his birthplace and early life are not well-documented.North AfricaPope Saint AnicetusSaintVery little is known about his life prior to his election as Pope, but he is believed to be the son of John.SyriaSaint Sara of AntiochSaintMartyrShe lived during a time when Christianity was still a rapidly growing but persecuted religion in the Roman Empire.Antioch (modern Antakya, Turkey)Saint Marcellinus of EmbrunSaintHe was the first Bishop of Embrun, France, and was consecrated by Saint Eusebius of Vercelli.North AfricaSaint AgneseSaintThe most striking feature of this holy woman’s life is the extraordinary depth of her consecration at a tender age.Saint ElienaSaintIn the rugged landscape of Campania, where the echoes of ancient Greek colonists mingle with the silence of the early Church, a figure of…Saint Margaret of AmeliaSaintShe is best known for her devout religious life and her spiritual experiences, which led to her deep union with God.AmeliaSaint Marcian of AuxerreSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Bourges, France.Bourges, FranceSaint Caedwalla of WessexSaintHe was the son of Coenberht and was also descended from King Ceawlin of Wessex.Wessex, EnglandSaint Secundinus of CórdobaSaintOnly scarce information has survived regarding his life, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.CórdobaSaint Domninus of DigneSaintWhile not much is known about his early years, it is believed that Domninus was born in North Africa, although the exact date and place of…North AfricaSaint Theotimus of TomiSaintHe was born in an unknown date and place, and little is known about his early life.TomiSaint Hugh of AnzyleducSaintInspired by the monastic life, Hugh chose to become a Benedictine monk at an early age.Poitiers, FranceSaint Wiho of OsnabrückSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born around the year 800.OsnabrückSaint SobarthannSaintUnfortunately, no substantial information about his life has survived, leaving us with limited details regarding his background,…Saint ServilianSaintAlthough not much is known about his life, historical documents suggest that he became a follower of Christ through the prayers of Saint…
Blesseds
21 records
Blessed James BellBlessedHe was born around the year 1520 in Warrington, Lancashire, England.Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Francis PageBlessedHe came from a Protestant family and was raised in Harrow-on-the-Hill, England.Antwerp, BelgiumBlessed Chiara BosattaBlessedShe was the daughter of Alexander Bosatta, a silk manufacturer, and Rosa Mazzocchi.Pianello del Lario, Como, ItalyBlessed Simon RinalducciBlessedHe was born in Todi, Italy, although the specific date of his birth is unknown.Latter 13th century at Todi, ItalyBlessed Gerald Of SallesBlessedBlessed Gerald of Salles, also known as Gerald of Salas, Geraldo of Salles, Géraud of Salles, or Giraud of Salles, was a renowned figure in…Salles, FranceBlessed Michel CoqueletBlessedHe was born on 18 August 1931 in Wignehies, Nord, France.Wignehies, Nord, FranceBlessed Anastazy Jakub PankiewiczBlessedHe joined the Franciscan Order in 1900 and made his solemn profession on 24 February 1904.Nagórzany, Podkarpackie, PolandBlessed John Of GracedieuBlessedBlessed John of Gracedieu, also known as John of Grace-Dieu, was a Benedictine Cistercian monk who was born in an unknown year.GracedieuBlessed Richard SergeantBlessedHe was the son of Thomas and Katherine Sergeant.Gloucestershire, EnglandBlessed Maurice MackenraghtyBlessedHe was born around the year 1500 in Kilmallock, Limerick.Kilmallock, Limerick, IrelandBlessed Dionís Domínguez MartínezBlessedHe was born on January 24, 1911, in the town of Villoria de Órbigo, located in Lleida, Spain.Villoria de Órbigo, Lleida, SpainBlessed CatwallonBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is evident that he had a deep calling to the monastic life.Brittany, FranceBlessed William ThomsonBlessedHe studied at the English College in Rheims, France, where he received his education and training for the priesthood.Blackburn, Lancastershire, EnglandBlessed Robert WatkinsonBlessedBorn in Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire, England, his exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed to be around the late 16th or early 17th…Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Antony PageBlessedHe embarked on a religious journey by studying at Douai, France, where he dedicated himself to the Catholic faith.Harrow, Middlesex, London, EnglandBlessed Hildegun Of SchönauBlessedBlessed Hildegun of Schönau, also known as Joseph, Brother Joseph, Hildegun of Neuss, Hildegunda, Hildegunde, Hildegund, or Ildegonda, was…The Rhineland, GermanyBlessed John FinchBlessedHis upbringing provided him with intimate insight into both worlds, yet he embraced Catholicism with profound conviction.Eccleston, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Oda Of RivreulleBlessedBorn to the nobility in the Brabant region.Rivreulle
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