Saturday
January 17
Saints
29 records
Our Lady of PontmainSaintThe apparitions of Our Lady of Pontmain began on January 17, 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War.Pontmain
Saint Sulpicius of BourgesSaintFrom a young age, he felt called to live a celibate life and dedicated himself to acts of charity and kindness.Bourges
Saint NeosnadiaSaintBorn near Loudon in the diocese of Poitiers, France, little is known about her life due to the scarcity of surviving information.Near Loudon, France
Saint NenniusSaintHe received his spiritual education from Saint Fiechus of Leinster and Saint Finnian of Clonard, two revered saints of the time.Irish
Saint Amoes of SketisSaintBorn in the early 4th century, little is known about his early life or family background.Sketis
Saint PiorSaintHe was born in the fourth century, but not much is known about his early life or his family background.
Saint Molaise of KilmolashSaintHe played an instrumental role in the conversion of people residing in the Inishlounaght region.Ireland
Saint Anthony of RomeSaintHe dedicated his life to serving God and his community, leaving a lasting impact on the Benedictine order and the people he encountered.Rome
Saint MildgythaSaintShe was the daughter of Merewalh, the King of Mercia, and Saint Ebbe in Thanet.
Saint Julian Sabas The ElderSaintHe was born in Mesopotamia, and his exact birth date is unknown.Mesopotamian
Saint Abda of MerciaSaintUnfortunately, historical information about his life is limited, and there are varying accounts of his exact time of existence.Mercia
Saint John of RomeSaintHe served under the guidance of the esteemed abbot, Saint Gregory the Great, who later wrote about him.Rome
Saint EleusippusSaintHe was born as a triplet, along with his brothers Saint Speusippus and Saint Meleusippus.
Saint LeonillaSaintBorn during the reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, she is widely recognized as the grandmother of Saint Speusippus, Saint Eleusippus,…
Saint GenulfusSaintRegrettably, not much is known about his life or specific details regarding his date of birth or family background.
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Rosalina Of VilleneuveBlessedBiography of Blessed Rosalina of Villeneuve:A castle at Villeneuve, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Blessed Teresio OlivelliBlessedHe was the son of Domenico Olivelli and Clelia Invernizzi, and he grew up in a devoutly religious family.Bellagio, Como, Italy
Blessed Enrico ComentinaBlessedHe entered the service of the Catholic Church and became a papal auditor, diligently fulfilling his duties with integrity and devotion.
Blessed Gamelbert Of MichaelsbuchBlessedBlessed Gamelbert of Michaelsbuch, born in Bavaria (in modern Germany) in 720, is also known as Gamelbert of Michaelsbuch.Bavaria (in modern Germany)
Blessed Euphemia DomitillaBlessedShe was born into the noble family of Duke Przemislao of Racibórz.
Blessed Beatrix Of CappenbergBlessedBlessed Beatrix of Cappenberg, also known as Beatrix of Cappenberg, was born around the year 1100 in Cappenberg Castle, located in Selm,…Cappenger castle, Cappenberg, Selm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Blessed GamelbertBlessed
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