Wednesday
April 30, 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
38 records
Saint Marie of The Incarnation GuyartSaintShe came from a humble background as the daughter of a baker and grew up in a family of craftsmen and tradesmen.Tours, FranceSaint ErkenwaldSaintThe legacy of this seventh-century bishop is defined not merely by his ecclesiastical office, but by his extraordinary capacity for…Pope Saint Pius VSaintHe was also known by other names such as Giovanni Michele Ghisleri, Michael Ghisleri, and Michele Ghislieri.Bosco, Lombardy, ItalySaint Mercurialis of ForliSaintHe is renowned for his tireless efforts in converting pagans and combating the heresy of Arianism.Most likely in ArmeniaSaint Joseph Benedict CottolengoSaintHe came from a middle-class family and displayed a strong sense of faith from a young age.Bra, Cuneo, Piedmont region, ItalySaint Erconwald of LondonSaintWhile information about his early life remains scarce, it is believed that he may have had a connection to the royal family.7th century East Anglia, EnglandSaint Adjutor of VernonSaintBorn in Normandy, a part of modern-day France, he hailed from the town of Vernon-sur-Seine, where he held the noble title of Lord.Normandy (part of modern France)Saint Sophia of FermoSaintAlthough the details of her representation are widely unknown, her legacy as a martyr for her faith remains etched in the annals of…Fermo, ItalySaint Swithbert The YoungerSaintHe is closely associated with the region of Westphalia, particularly as the Bishop of Werden.EnglandSaint Eutropius of SaintesSaintHe was consecrated and sent by Pope Saint Clement I to spread the teachings of the Catholic faith.SaintesSaint Forannan of WaulsortSaintBorn in Ireland, not much is known about his early life.IrelandSaint Lawrence of NovaraSaintHe is best known as a friend and assistant to Saint Gaudentius of Novara.West of Novara, ItalySaint GualfardoSaintGualfardo of Verona, also known as Wolfhard of Augsburg (1070–1127), was a Swabian artisan and trader who lived primarily around Verona,…Saint Marie de l’IncarnationSaintMarie of the Incarnation, born Marie Guyart on October 28, 1599, and canonized by Pope Francis through equipollent canonization alongside…Saint AdjutorSaintTradition holds that during his time in the Crusades, he was captured by Muslims and attempted to force him to abandon his faith.Saint Aphrodisius of AlexandriaSaintUnfortunately, many details of his life and background have been lost to history, including any specific information about his birth or the…EgyptSaint CynwlSaintHe lived during the 6th century and was recognized for his ascetic lifestyle, devoting himself to a life of prayer, penance, and…Saint AulusSaintIn the shadow of the mighty Rhône, where the waters carve through the ancient stone of Viviers, a legacy of radical compassion took root.
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- Saint Aimo of Savigny
- Saint Pomponius of Naples
- Saint Quirinus of Maastricht
- Saint Mariano of Acerenza
- Saint Peter of Córdoba
- Saint Áugulo of Viviers
- Saint Donatus of Euraea
- Saint Genistus of Limoges
- Saint Louis of Córdoba
- Saint Diodoro of Aphrodisias
- Saint Amator of Córdoba
- Saint Maximus of Ephesus
- Saint Rodopiano of Aphrodisias
- Saint Machan
- Saint Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo
- Saint Pomponio
- Saint Mercuriale
- Saint Eutrope
- Saint Donato
- Saint Sofia
Blesseds
9 records
Blessed Benedict Of UrbinoBlessedBlessed Benedict of Urbino, also known as Benedetto da Urbino, Benito of Urbino, and born as Marco Passionei on 13 September 1560, was the…Urbino, Duchy of Urbino, Papal States (part of modern Italy)Blessed Gualfardus Of AugsburgBlessedBlessed Gualfardus of Augsburg, also known as Gualfardus of Verona, Gualfardo of Verona, or Wolfhard of Augsburg, was born in 1070 in…Augsburg, GermanyBlessed William SoutherneBlessedNot much is known about his early life, but he eventually embarked on a journey of personal and religious growth.Ketton, Durham, EnglandBlessed Ventura Of SpelloBlessedBlessed Ventura of Spello, also known as Ventura Spellucci, was born into a wealthy family in Spello, Italy.Spello, ItalyBlessed Hildegard The EmpressBlessedShe was born in approximately 754 in Swabia, which is now modern-day Germany.Swabia (modern Germany)Blessed Paulina Von MallinckrodtBlessedBlessed Benedetto da Urbino PassioneiBlessedBlessed Pietro LevitaBlessedBlessed Dedë PlaniBlessedShiroka, Shkodrë, Albania
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