Friday
January 30
Saints
30 records
Saint BathildeSaintIn her youth, she was tragically kidnapped from her homeland and sold into slavery in France to Erkenwald, the Mayor of the Palace of King…England
Saint Martina of RomeSaintMartyrBorn in late 2nd century Rome, she lived during a time of intense persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperors.Rome
Saint Paul Ho HyobSaintHe was born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1796, during a time of great religious persecution against Christians in the country.Seoul, South Korea
Saint AldegundisSaintShe was the daughter of Saint Walbert of Hainault and Saint Bertilia and the sister of Saint Waldetrudis.Hainault, Belgium
Saint ArmentarioSaintIn the turbulent dawn of the eighth century, amidst the shifting tides of Lombard rule, a singular act of reverence defined an episcopate.
Saint Barsimaeus of EdessaSaintHe served as an evangelizing bishop in the city of Edessa, located in the region of Syria.Edessa
Saint BarsamyaSaintIn the turbulent waters of the third century, where the Roman Empire shook under the weight of its own ambitions, a quiet but unyielding…
Saint David Galván BermúdezSaintIn the midst of a darkened epoch for the Church in the Americas, one name stands as a luminous testament to unwavering fidelity: the priest…
Saint Alexander of EdessaSaintHe lived during a tumultuous time in the history of Christianity, enduring intense persecutions under the Roman Emperor Decius.Edessa
Saint Theophilus The YoungerSaintBorn into a Christian family, he dedicated his life to serving the empire and defending his faith.
Saint Matthias of JerusalemSaintAs one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ, Matthias played a crucial role in the early Christian community and the establishment…Jerusalem
Saint Amnichad of FuldaSaintAlthough details about his life are limited and records vary, his devotion to his faith and his impactful spiritual journey have made him a…Ireland or Scotland (records vary)
Saint Hippolytus of AntiochSaintHe was born in Syria and lived during the 3rd century AD.Syria
Saint David GalvánbermúdezSaintFrom a young age, David felt a strong calling to the priesthood and entered the seminary in Guadalajara at the tender age of 14.Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Blesseds
12 records
Blessed Columba MarmionBlessedHe was the son of an Irish father, William Marmion, and a French mother, Herminie Cordier.1 April (Holy Thursday) 1858 at 57 Queen Street, Dublin, Ireland
Blessed Maria BolognesiBlessedShe was born on October 21, 1924, in Bosaro, Rovigo, Italy, into a humble family.Bosaro, Rovigo, Italy
Blessed Alan The Great Of LilleBlessedBlessed Alan the Great of Lille, also known as Doctor Universalis, was a highly esteemed figure in the realms of philosophy and theology…Lille, France
Blessed Zygmunt PisarskiBlessedHe belonged to the archdiocese of Lublin and served as a priest in a parish that staunchly refused to renounce Christianity during the…Krasnystaw, Lubelskie, Poland
Blessed Francis TaylorBlessedHe was born into the local nobility, the son of Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Golding.Dublin, Ireland
Blessed Ferrario Of SaragossaBlessedBlessed Ferrario of Saragossa, also known as Ferrario González, was a Mercedarian friar renowned for his piety and his reputation as a…Saragossa
Blessed AberillaBlessedAlthough little is known about her early life and birth, her legacy as a holy figure in the Catholic Church lives on.
Blessed Haberilla Of MehrerauBlessedBlessed Haberilla of Mehrerau, also known as Habrilia, was a hermitess who resided close to the Black Benedictine monastery of Mehrerau in…Mehrerau
Blessed Belengerius Of MontautoBlessedBelengerius of Montauto, also known as Belengerio, was born to the noble Conti da Montauto family in Italy.Montauto
Blessed Carmen Marie Anne García MoyonBlessedShe dedicated her life to the Catholic faith and served as a catechist in the archdiocese of Valencia, Spain.Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France
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