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January 12

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Quadratura Ultima

Saints

30 records

Saint Antonio Maria PucciSaintIn an era where the pastoral landscape was often shaped by transient appointments or political upheaval, one Servite priest established a…
Saint Marguerite BourgeousSaintShe was the sixth of twelve children born to devout parents.Troyes, Aube, France
Saint ArcadiusSaintMartyrIn the rugged landscapes of North Africa, amidst the ruins of a once-great Roman province, a quiet hero emerged from the shadows.
Saint Antony Mary PucciSaintHe was the second child in a family of seven, born to a peasant family.Poggiole di Vernio, Italy
Saint Arcadius of MauretaniaSaintMartyrHe lived in a time of intense persecution of Christians, forcing many believers to practice their faith in secrecy.Mauretania
Saint Tatiana of RomeSaintShe was born in Rome, Italy, to parents who held high positions in Roman society - her father being a consul.Rome
Saint Benedict BiscopSaintHe was born around 628 in Northumbria, England, and grew up in the court of King Oswy.Northumbria, England
Saint Bernard of CorleoneSaintHe was a shoemaker by trade and gained a reputation as the greatest swordsman and duelist in all of Sicily during his time.Corleone, Palermo, Sicily
Saint Aelred of RievaulxSaintHe was the son of Eilaf, a priest who served during a time when English priests were allowed to marry.Hexham, England
Saint Bernardo da CorleoneSaintIn the annals of the Franciscan family, certain lives burn with a quiet intensity that outlasts the written record.
Saint Marguerite BourgeoysSaintMarguerite Bourgeoys, CND (17 April 1620 – 12 January 1700), was a French religious sister and founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of…
Saint Quinctus The SoldierSaintSaint Quinctus, also known as Quinctus the Soldier, was one of the 50 soldiers who were martyred in Africa during a time when Christianity…
Saint Victorian of AsanaSaintBorn in Italy, Saint Victorian's life of piety and devotion led him on a remarkable spiritual journey.Italian
Saint EutropiusSaintHe served as a lector in the city, actively supporting the renowned Saint John Chrysostom during his time of exile.
Saint John of RavennaSaintHe rose to prominence during a period marked by great turmoil and adversity, and his unwavering faith and dedication to his flock made him…Ravenna
Saint Martinian of BelozerskSaintBorn in 1398 to a poor family, Martinian was entrusted by his parents to the monastery at White Lake at a young age.Belozersk
Martyrs of EphesusSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Ephesus, also known as the Ephesus Martyrs, were a group of forty-two monks who were martyred at a monastery in Ephesus,…Ephesus
Saint CésarieSaintIn the annals of early monasticism, few figures illuminate the path of women’s religious life with the clarity of the Rule composed by…
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Blesseds

12 records

Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd KitbamrungBlessedHe was one of six children born to his parents, who were converts to Christianity.Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Blessed Bernardo De PlanoBlessedBorn in France, his exact birthdate is not provided, but it is known that he lived during the 14th and early 15th centuries.French
Blessed Lucia Of ValcaldaraBlessedBlessed Lucia of Valcaldara, also known as Lucia of Norcia, was born in 1370 in Norcia, Perugia, Italy, to a wealthy family.Norcia, Perugia, Italy
Blessed Martin Of LeónBlessedBlessed Martin of León, also known as Martin of the Holy Cross, was born in León, Old Castile, Spain.León, Old Castile, Spain
Blessed Pierrefrançois JametBlessedHe was one of eight children born into a wealthy farm family.Fresnes, Aisne, France
Blessed Antoine FournierBlessedHe was born on 26 January 1736 in La Poitevinière, situated in the province of Maine-et-Loire.La Poitevinière, Maine-et-Loire, France
Blessed Bartholomew AlvarezBlessedHe was born near Braganza, Portugal, in an unknown year, displaying early signs of devotion and piety.Near Braganza, Portugual
Blessed Francisco Salamanca BujalanceBlessedHe was born on 8 December 1875 in Baena, a town in the province of Córdoba.Baena, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed John Gaspard CratzBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he spent several years as a young adult traveling around Europe, gaining…Golzheim, Düren, Germany
Blessed Emmanuel DabreuBlessedBorn in 1708 in Arouca, Portugal, he demonstrated a deep love for the church from an early age.Arouca, Portugal
Blessed Vincent De CunhaBlessedHe was born in Portugal and felt a calling to serve as a Jesuit missionary in Southeast Asia.Portuguese
Blessed Pierre-François JametBlessed

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