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February 4

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Saints

39 records

Saint Joseph of LeonessaSaintHe was the third of eight children born to John Desideri, a wool merchant, and Serafina Paolini.Leonessa, Umbria, Italy
Saint Theophilus The PenitentSaintWhile he is primarily known for his involvement in a pact with a demon, his life and spiritual journey encompass much more.
Saint Gilbert of SempringhamSaintHe was the son of Jocelin, a wealthy Norman knight, and was raised in a life of privilege.Sempringham, Lincolnshire, England
Saint Jane of ValoisSaintShe was the daughter of King Louis XI of France and Charlotte of Savoy, and the cousin of Blessed Louise of Savoy.Nogent-le-Roi, County of Dreux (in modern France)
Saint Aventinus of TroyesSaintBorn in Bourges, France, during the 6th century, Aventinus dedicated his life to serving God and helping others.Bourges, France
Saint Giuseppe da LeonessaSaintThe daring journey to the heart of the Ottoman Empire stands as the defining testament to his charity.
Saint Nicholas StuditesSaintBorn in Sydonia, Crete, Nicholas began his life of devotion at a young age.Sydonia, Crete
Saint Isidore of PelusiumSaintHe was born around 375 in Alexandria, Egypt.Alexandria, Egypt
Saint John de BrittoSaintMartyrIn the rugged landscape of Oriur, within the historic kingdom of Maravá in India, a profound witness to faith was offered by a priest of…
Saint Jeanne de FranceSaintThe life of this royal figure presents a striking paradox within the annals of French history: a woman born to the highest station of…
Saint John De BritoSaintMartyrSaint John de Brito, also known as the Apostle of Madura, was born on March 1, 1647, into the noble family of Portugal.Lisbon, Portugal
Saint IsidoreSaintIn the shadow of the Nile and amidst the golden sands of Egypt, a spiritual light shone not through grand cathedrals, but through the quiet…
Saint Aventin de TroyesSaintIn the rugged spiritual landscape of fifth-century Gaul, where the shadows of the Roman Empire lengthened and the light of the Gospel…
Saint John of IrenopolisSaintBorn in Asia Minor (in modern-day Turkey) to a devout Christian family, John dedicated his life to serving the Church and defending…Irenopolis
Saint Geminus of FossombroneSaintDespite the limited information available, his sacrifice and devotion to the Christian faith are revered to this day.Fossombrone
Jesuit Martyrs of JapanSaintMartyrThe Jesuit Martyrs of Japan are a group of Catholic missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading the teachings of Christ in Japan…Japan
Saint NithardSaintHe is best known for his work alongside Saint Ansgar in preaching Christianity to pagans in Scandinavia.
Saint Liephard of CambraiSaintBorn in England, very little is known about his early life and upbringing.England
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Blesseds

8 records

Blessed Rabanus MaurusBlessedHe grew up in the abbey in Fulda, where he received his education and later became a spiritual student of Saint Alcuin of Tours and Saint…Mainz, Germany
Blessed Alfonso De MenesesBlessedHe was born into a prominent family, and from an early age, it was clear that he had a deep devotion to his faith.
Blessed Dionisio De VilaregutBlessedEntering the Mercedarian Order, he took solemn vows at the convent of San Eulalia in Montpellier, France, where his profound piety and…
Blessed Agnes Of BürenBlessedBlessed Agnes of Büren, also known as Agnes of Gnadenthal, was born in the latter part of the 14th century in Büren, Germany.Latter 14th century Büren, Germany
Blessed Christian Of HimmerodBlessedBlessed Christian of Himmerod, also known as Cristiano, was a twelfth-century Cistercian monk who resided at the Himmerod Abbey in…Himmerod
Blessed IrmtrudBlessedAlthough limited information is available about her life, her correspondence with Saint Clare of Assisi and her involvement in the…
Blessed John SpeedBlessedHe was born in Durham, England, and dedicated his life to the Catholic faith during a tumultuous period in English history.Durham, England
Blessed Angela Serafina CorreggiariBlessedBorn into the Italian nobility, Angela grew up in a privileged upbringing.Latter 15th century in Ferrara, Italy

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