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January 4

ChristmasWhiteCelebration with precedence over solemnitiesEpiphany

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Saints

31 records

Saint Manuel González GarcíaSaintHe was the fourth of five boys in his family, and his father worked as a carpenter.Seville, Spain
Saint Elizabeth Ann SetonSaintShe came from a wealthy and influential Episcopalian family, being the daughter of Dr.New York City, New York, USA
Saint Libentius of HamburgSaint, or Libenzio of...Southern Swabia (modern Germany)
Saint TheoctistusSaintHe served as its first abbot and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Saint Dafrosa of AcquapendenteSaintShe is renowned for her marriage to Saint Flavian and being the mother of Saint Bibiana and Saint Demetria.Acquapendente
Saint Rigobert of RheimsSaintBorn in the 7th century, the exact year of his birth remains unknown.Rheims
Saint Angela of FolignoSaintShe was born into a wealthy non-Christian family and led a life of indulgence and sin in her youth.Foligno, Umbria, Italy
Saint Gregory of LangresSaintBorn in the 5th century, not much is known about his early life or family background.Langres
Saint Pharaïldis of GhentSaintShe was the sister of Saint Gudule and the niece of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles.Ghent, Belgium
Saint Stephen Du BourgSaintJoining Saint Bruno in the foundational years of the Grande Chartreuse in the early 12th century, he shared in the spiritual vision that…
Saint Angela da FolignoSaintThe trajectory of a life is often measured not by its beginnings, but by its radical redirections.
Saint Manuel González y GarcíaSaintManuel González García (25 February 1877 – 4 January 1940) was a Spanish bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Bishop of…
Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley SetonSaintElizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, born on August 28, 1774, and died on January 4, 1821, was an American Catholic educator who played a pivotal…
Martyrs of RomeSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Rome, also known as Benedicta, Priscillianus, and Priscus, were three courageous Christians who were martyred together…Rome
Saint Aedh DubhSaintBorn in Ireland, he eventually became the King of Leinster, ruling over the province with great honor and wisdom.Irish
Saint Abruncolo of LangresSaintHe was born in an unknown date and place, but his contributions to the faith and the Church have left a lasting impact.Langres
Saint Ferreolus of UzèsSaintBorn in Narbonne, France, his exact date of birth is not known; however, he passed away on January 4, 581, in Uzès, France, of natural…Narbonne, France
Saint Celsus of TrierSaintLittle is known about his early life and family background, but it is believed that he was born in Trier, Germany, sometime in the second…Trier
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Blesseds

9 records

Blessed Oringa Of The CrossBlessedBlessed Oringa of the Cross, also known as Christiana of the Cross, Christine of the Cross, and Oringa Menabuoi, was a pious farm girl born…Castello di Santa Croce, Arno valley, Tuscany, Italy
Blessed Louis De HallesBlessedUnfortunately, not much is known about his early life, including his exact birth date, representation, and the names of his parents.
Blessed Chiara De UgarteBlessedBorn on an unspecified date, Chiara's early life and background remain unknown.
Blessed Palumbus Of SubiacoBlessedWhile specific details about his birth and early life are not available, his significant contributions to the religious life of Subiaco and…Subiaco
Blessed Cisinandus Of TaroucaBlessedBlessed Cisinandus of Tarouca, also known as Cisinando, was a 12th-century Cistercian monk and evangelist.Tarouca
Blessed Thomas PlumtreeBlessedNot much is known about his early life, but it is documented that he began his studies at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, in 1543.Lincolnshire, England
Blessed Roger Of EllantBlessedBlessed Roger of Ellant, also known as Ruggero, was a devout Cistercian monk who resided in the monastery of Lorroyen-Berry, located in…England
Blessed Euquerio Llanillo GarcíaBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, as the country was embroiled in the Spanish Civil War.Solanas de Valdelucio, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Cristiana da Santa Croce MenabuoiBlessed

Martyrologium Romanum

Roman Martyrology

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