Friday
May 2, 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
29 records
Saint José María Rubio Y PeraltaSaintHe was one of twelve children born to a farm family, but unfortunately, six of his siblings passed away during childhood.Dalías, SpainSaint Germanus of NormandySaintIn the annals of the early Church, few images capture the tension between earthly peril and divine protection as vividly as the depiction…NormandySaint Athanasius of AlexandriaSaintBorn around 295 in Alexandria, Egypt, Athanasius studied the classics and theology in his hometown.Alexandria, EgyptSaint Fiorenzo of AlgeriaSaintBorn in Algeria, he dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and defending the faith during a challenging period of pagan…AlgeriaSaint Waldebert of LuxeuilSaintHe lived in the 7th century and worked closely with Saint Salaberga in their joint mission to found the convent of Saint John the Baptist…LuxeuilSaint Antonius of FlorenceSaintDespite his poor health, he expressed a desire to join the Dominicans.Florence, ItalySaint Vindemialis of AfricaSaintHe is revered as a martyr and a defender of orthodox Christianity against the Arian heresy.AfricaSaint AthanasiusSaintTo be recognized as a Doctor of the Church is to stand among the most influential teachers in the history of the Faith, a distinction…Saint Alpin De ChâlonsSaintHe is recognized as the Lord of Baye, France, and was born in Baia, Gaul, which is in modern-day France.Baia, Gaul (in modern France)Saint Theodulus of PamphyliaSaintHe had a brother named Saint Cyriacus, and together, they formed a remarkable family of saints.PamphyliaSaint Wiborada of GallSaintShe grew up alongside her brother, Hatto, who became a priest and provost of Saint Magnus church.Klingna, Aargau, SwitzerlandSaint Bertinus The YoungerSaintSaint Bertinus the Younger was a Benedictine monk at the Abbey of Sithiu in France.Saint Zoe of PamphyliaSaintBorn into slavery, Zoe's life was marked by sacrifice and devotion.PamphyliaSaint Flaminia of DavayatSaintShe was born in the Montaclier area outside Gimeaux, a small town known for its strong pagan influence at the time.The Montaclier area outside Gimeaux, FranceSaint Fiachra of ErardSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his devotion and impact on the Christian community make him a significant…ErardSaint Longinus of AfricaSaintHe was a Bishop of Tlemcen, a city in the region of modern-day Mauritania, renowned for his unwavering loyalty to orthodox Christianity and…AfricaSaint Neachtain of CilluincheSaintand Nectan of...CilluincheSaint Exsuperius of PamphyliaSaintHe is believed to have been born in the ancient city of Attalia in Pamphylia, which is located in present-day Turkey.Pamphylia
Blesseds
9 records
Blessed Bernard Of SevilleBlessedBlessed Bernard of Seville, also known as Bernard de Torres, was a devout Catholic and influential figure in the 15th century.SevilleBlessed Juan De VerdegalloBlessedWhile specific details about his early life and birth are not available, his selfless deeds have left a lasting impact on the Catholic…Blessed Alessandra SabattiniBlessedShe was the daughter of Giuseppi and Agnese Bonin Sabattini and had one brother.Riccione, ItalyBlessed Helena GoldbergBlessedShe was a devout Catholic who dedicated her life to God and serving others.Dluzek, Nowy Targ, PolandBlessed William TirryBlessedHe was the son of John and Joan Tirry and grew up in a devout Catholic family.Cork, IrelandBlessed Boleslas StrzeleckiBlessedHe was born on June 10, 1896, in Poniemon, Podlaskie, Poland, and from a young age, he displayed a deep devotion to God and a strong desire…Poniemon, Podlaskie, PolandBlessed Conrad Of SeldenbürenBlessedBlessed Conrad of Seldenbüren, also known as Corrado di Sellenburen, was born around the year 1070 into the noble royal house of…SeldenbürenBlessed Nils HermanssonBlessedBlessed Bolesław StrzeleckiBlessed
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