Monday

May 5, 2025

Quadratura Prima

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

40 records

Saint Nuntius SulprizioSaintHe was the son of Domenico Sulprizio and Rosa Luciani.Pescosansonesco, Pescara, Abruzzi, ItalySaint Godehard of HildesheimSaintHe grew up in a devoutly religious environment, as his father worked for the canons of Niederaltaich Abbey.Bavaria (in modern Germany)Saint Irene of LecceSaintShe was born in an unknown time and place.LecceSaint Hilary of ArlesSaintHe was raised in a pagan family and had a relative who would later become known as Saint Honoratus of Arles.Lorraine, FranceSaint Angelus of JerusalemSaintHe was born in 1145 in Jerusalem, to Jewish parents who had converted to the Catholic faith during the 12th century.JerusalemSaint Judith of PrussiaSaintShe hailed from a noble background and led a remarkable life dedicated to God and the service of others.Sangerhausen, Thuringia (in modern Germany)Saint Geruntius of MilanSaintHe served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy, from around 465 to approximately 470.MilanSaint Avertinus of ToursSaintMartyrThough limited historical records exist, it is believed that he travelled into exile in France alongside Saint Thomas Becket, the…ToursSaint Nunzio SulprizioSaintNunzio Sulprizio, born on April 13, 1817, in Pescara, Italy, was a Roman Catholic who worked as an apprentice blacksmith.Saint JovinienSaintIn the quiet valleys of ancient Gaul, where the shadows of the Roman Empire stretched long over the land, a humble yet courageous voice…Saint HilaireSaintIn the annals of the Gallic church, few figures exemplify the tension between spiritual solitude and pastoral duty quite like the Bishop of…Saint GottardoSaintIn the rugged landscapes of Saxony, a figure emerged whose spiritual labor would leave an indelible mark on the ecclesiastical geography of…Saint BrittoSaintIn the ancient city of Trier, nestled within the province of Gallia Belgica, a shepherd rose to meet the storms of theological discord that…Saint Waldrada of MetzSaintShe belonged to the influential Merovingian dynasty, which played a significant role in the early medieval period.FranceSaint HydrocSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived through historical records.Saint LeoSaintIn the rugged, olive-draped valleys of southern Italy, where the mountains meet the sea, there existed a figure whose life was measured not…Saint CrescentianaSaintNot much is known about her early life or family background, but her story as a faithful servant of God during a time of intense…Saint GeronzioSaintThe history of the Church in Milan is a tapestry woven with threads of profound sanctity and political upheaval, yet some of its most vital…
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Blesseds

4 records

Blessed Caterina CittadiniBlessedShe was the daughter of Giovanni Battista and Magherita Lanzani.Bergamo, ItalyBlessed Lucio Of SavoyBlessedA man deeply dedicated to his faith, Lucio felt a calling to join the Mercedarians, a religious order committed to redeeming Christians…SavoyBlessed Grzegorz Boleslaw FrackowiakBlessedBorn on July 18, 1911, in Lowęcice, Wielkopolskie, Poland, he dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.Lowecice, Wielkopolskie, PolandBlessed Benvenuto MareniBlessedHe was born in Recanati and dedicated his life to God, joining the Franciscan order as a lay brother.Recanati, Italy

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Roman Martyrology

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