Wednesday
April 23, 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
13 records
Saint GeorgeSaintMartyrWhile much of his life is shrouded in legend, one of the most well-known stories about him is found in the Golden Legend.Saint Ibar of MeathSaintHe is revered as a prominent Irish missionary, bishop, and a revered mentor to several significant figures in Irish Catholicism.Ulster, IrelandSaint AdalbertSaintThe dual designation of bishop and martyr defines the spiritual gravity of this holy man’s life.Saint Adalbert of PragueSaintAs a young man, he took on the name of Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg, the archbishop who healed, educated, and converted him.Libice nad Cidlinou, Bohemia (part of modern Czech Republic)Saint Gerard of ToulSaintEven as a young boy, he displayed great piety and devotion to his faith.Cologne, GermanySaint Marolus of MilanSaintHe was born in Mesopotamia, but his early life remains shrouded in mystery.MesopotamiaSaint EulogiusSaintIn the rugged and spiritually vibrant landscape of ancient Syria, where the light of the Gospel first illuminated the East, there stood a…Saint Achilleus of VienneSaintIn the shadow of the Roman Empire’s expanding influence, amidst the rugged valleys of southern Gaul, a distinct light emerged through the…VienneSaint Fortunatus of VienneSaintLittle is known about his early life and background, but his martyrdom remains a testament to his unwavering faith and dedication to…VienneSaint Felix of VienneSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background, but his unwavering devotion to spreading the teachings of Christianity made…VienneSaint Pusinna of ChampagneSaintBorn in Corbie, France, in the 5th century, Pusinna devoted much of her adult life to a solitary life of prayer and penance.5th-century Corbie, FranceSaint George of San GiorioSaintThough there may be some confusion regarding his association with the Theban Legion, later writers claim that this legion was in an…San GiorioSaint MaroloSaint
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Sebastian Of RiccafontBlessedBlessed Sebastian of Riccafont, also known as Blessed Sebastian of Riquevaux, was a Mercedarian missionary whose endeavors in India left a…RiccafontBlessed Teresa Maria Of The CrossBlessedShe was the daughter of Salvatore Manetti and Rosa Bigagli and had one brother named Adamo Raffaello.Campi Bisenzio, Florence, ItalyBlessed Maria Gabriella SaghedduBlessedShe was born into a humble family of shepherds.Dorgali, Sardinia, ItalyBlessed Giles Of AssisiBlessedBlessed Giles of Assisi, also known as Aegidius or Egidius, was a close friend and the third follower of Saint Francis of Assisi.Assisi, Umbria, Papal States (in modern ItalyBlessed Giorgio Di SuelliBlessedHe was born into a family of house slaves, facing a life of servitude from the very beginning.Cagliari, ItalyBlessed Gerard Of OrchimontBlessedBlessed Gerard of Orchimont, also known as Gerardus or Gérard d'Orchimont, was a Benedictine monk and served as the abbot of Florennes in…OrchimontBlessed Giles Of SaumurBlessedBlessed Giles of Saumur, also known as Giles of Saumur, was a prominent figure of the Catholic Church during the 13th century.SaumurBlessed Adalbert Iii Of SalzburgBlessedBlessed Adalbert III of Salzburg, also known as Adalbert of Bohemia, was born in 1145 in Bohemia to King Ladislas II and Gertrude of…BohemiaBlessed Helen Del CavalcantiBlessedShe was the daughter of Count Maniago and grew up in a noble family.Udine, ItalyBlessed Teresa Maria della Croce ManettiBlessedBlessed Elena ValentinisBlessed
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