Friday
January 2
Saints
47 records
Saint Macarius The YoungerSaintHe was initially a successful merchant, specializing in fruits, candies, and pastries.Alexandria, Egypt
Saint Gaspare BufaloSaintHe was the son of Antonio del Bufalo, a chef to Prince Altieri, and Annunziata Quartieroni.Rome, Italy
Saint Adelard of CorbieSaintHe was born around the year 752 and was the grandson of Charles Martel, the hero of the Battle of Tours.Corbie
Saint Seraphim of SarovSaintHe came from a middle-class family, his father being a builder.Kursk, Russia
Saint Gregory of NazianzenSaintHe was the son of Saint Gregory of Nazianzen the Elder and Saint Nonna, and the brother of Saint Caesar Nazianzen and Saint Gorgonius.Arianzus, Cappadocia, Asia Minor
Saint Baudimius of AuvergneSaintHe devoted his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity in the Auvergne region of Gaul, which is now modern-day France.Auvergne
Saint John Camillus The GoodSaintHe served as the Archbishop of Milan, Italy in the mid-7th-century, playing a vital role in restoring the religious order and defending the…
Saint Sebastian of AgaunumSaintBorn in the third century, little is known about his early life and background.Agaunum
Saint Alverius of AgaunumSaintBorn in an unknown year, he dedicated his life to serving the Roman Empire as a soldier during the reign of Emperor Maximian.Agaunum
Saint SeiriolSaintTitle: The Life and Legacy of Saint Seiriol Introduction: Saint Seiriol, also known as Seiriol the Wise, was a prominent figure in…Wales
Saint Maximus of VienneSaintHe was the son of Gundebertus and Magneldis, a noble couple.Near Cahors, France
Martyrs of LichfieldSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Lichfield, also known as the Unknown Martyrs of Lichfield, were a group of Christians who suffered persecution and martyrdom…Lichfield
Martyrs of SyrmiumSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Syrmium, sometimes referred to as the Seven Holy Martyrs of Syrmium, were a group of early Christian believers who were…Syrmium
Martyrs of TomiSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Tomi, also known as Argeus, Marcellinus, and Narcissus, were three brothers who lived during the early Christian era in the…Tomi
Saint Blidulf of BobbioSaintHe was a spiritual student of Saint Columbanus, a renowned Irish missionary and monastic founder.Bobbio
Saint Isidore of NitriaSaintHe served as the bishop of Nitria, a desert region in Egypt that is now known as Al Barnuji.Nitria
Saint Viance of AnjouSaintUnfortunately, he was orphaned at the tender age of ten, facing a difficult and uncertain future.Anjou (in modern France)
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- Saint Vincentian of Tulle
- Saint Asclepius of Limoges
- Martyrs of Jerusalem
- Saint Koupaïa
- Saint Bernarius of Corbie
- Martyrs of Ethiopia
- Saint Theodota
- Many Martyrs Who Suffered In Rome
- Saint Paracodus of Vienne
- Saint Isidore of Antioch
- Saint Macarius of Rome
- Saint Munchin of Limerick
- Saint Hortolana of Assisi
- Saint Theopistus
- Martyrs of Antioch
- Saint Dietmar of Prague
- Saint Aspasius of Auch
- Saint Theodore of Marseille
- Martyrs of Piacenza
- Saint Mark The Mute
- Saint Théodore
- Saint Bladulf
- Saint Adalard
- Saint Giovanni Buono
- Saint Telesphorus
- Saint Defendente The Theban
- Saint Silvestro
- Saint Vincentian
- Saint Munchin
Blesseds
16 records
Blessed Guillermo De LoarteBlessedWhile details about his early life, including his birth and specific birthdate, are not provided, what remains undisputed is the immense…
Blessed Airaldus Of MaurienneBlessedBlessed Airaldus of Maurienne, also known as Airaldo di Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Ayrald, and Ayraldus, was a notable figure in Catholic…Maurienne
Blessed Sylvester Of TroinaBlessedBlessed Sylvester of Troina, also known as Silvestro di Troina, was born into the local nobility in Troina, Sicily, Italy, in the late 11th…Late 11th or early 12th century in Troina, Sicily, Italy
Blessed Laurent BâtardBlessedHe is honored as one of the Martyrs of Anjou and his feast day is celebrated on 2 January.Saint-Maurille de Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Blessed Henri Oza MotinotBlessedHe was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to the service of God as a monk and a member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools.Lyon, Rhône, France
Blessed Baldomero Arribas ArnaizBlessedHe was born on 27 February 1877 in Santibáñez de Esgueva, Burgos, Spain.Santibáñez de Esgueva, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Jaume Cortasa MonclúsBlessedHe was a devoted monk and a member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools.Millà, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Tesifone Ortega VillamudrioBlessedHe was a devout Catholic and dedicated his life to serving God as a monk.Arlanzón, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Odino Of RotBlessedBlessed Odino of Rot, born into the German nobility and related to the counts of Rajasthan and Waldburg, dedicated his life to the…Rot
Blessed AyraldBlessed
Blessed Marcolino Amanni da ForlìBlessed
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