Thursday
February 12
Saints
20 records
Saint Benedict of AnianeSaintHe was the son of Aigul, Count of Maguelone, and was born into a Visigothic family.Languedoc, France
Martyrs of AlbitinaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Albitina, also known as the Abitina Martyrs, were a group of faithful Christians who suffered martyrdom during the…Albitina
Saint Goscelinus of TurinSaintNot much is known about his early life, but records show that he entered the religious life as a Benedictine monk in 1006 at the newly…Turin
Saint Damian of AfricaSaintUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Africa
Saint Eulalia of BarcelonaSaintMartyrShe is celebrated as a sanctified virgin and is considered the forerunner of professed nuns.Barcelona, Spain
Saint BenediktSaintThe enduring legacy of this holy man is not defined by the specifics of his birth or early years, which remain shrouded in the mists of…
Saint Antony KauleasSaintThe burden of the See of Constantinople has often rested upon shoulders that must balance the weight of imperial power with the spiritual…
Saint Alexis of KievSaintBorn into a privileged and wealthy family, he eventually renounced his worldly possessions and status to follow a life of monastic devotion.Kiev
Saint Gaudentius of VeronaSaintHe lived during the 5th century and is venerated within the Catholic Church.Verona
Saint Julian of AlexandriaSaintHe was a martyr who met his death in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, in the year 160.Alexandria
Saint Ethelwald of LindisfarneSaintBorn in Northumbria, England, he dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow believers.Northumbria, England
Saint Anthony KauleasSaintHis family had moved to the countryside to escape persecution by the iconoclasts, a movement that opposed the veneration of religious…Near Constantinople
Saint SeduliusSaintHe is often referred to as the Christian Virgil due to his profound poetic skill and influence.Irish
Saint Modestus of CarthageSaintUnfortunately, due to the limited surviving information regarding his life, a comprehensive biography of Saint Modestus is challenging to…Carthage
Saint Damian of RomeSaintUnfortunately, very little is known about the life of Saint Damian of Rome, also known as Damiano.Rome
Saint MeletiusSaintMeletius of Antioch (Greek: Μελέτιος, Meletios) was a Christian patriarch of Antioch from 360 until his death in 381.
Saint Modestus The DeaconSaintSaint Modestus the Deacon, venerated as a martyr of the early Church, lived during the period of intense persecution under the Roman…Sardinia (part of modern Italy)
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Blesseds
19 records
Blessed George HaydockBlessedHe was the youngest son of Evan and Helen Haydock, a devout Catholic family.Cottam Hall, Lancashire, England
Blessed LudanBlessedHe was the son of Itiboldo, a prominent figure in Scottish society.Scotland
Blessed Thomas HemefordBlessedThomas Hemeford was born in Stoke, Dorset, England, although the exact date of his birth is unknown.Stoke, Dorset, England
Blessed James FennBlessedNotable for his commitment to his convictions, Fenn's life is a testament to his steadfastness and courage in the face of religious…Montacute, Somerset, England
Blessed Paolo Of BarlettaBlessedBlessed Paolo of Barletta, born in the early 16th century in Barletta, Italy, embarked on a remarkable spiritual journey that led him to…Barletta, Italy
Blessed Humbeline Of JullyBlessedBlessed Humbeline of Jully, also known as Hombeline, Homberga, Humbelina, Ombelina, Ombeline, or Ombline, was born in 1092 in Dijon, France.Dijon, France
Blessed Jak BushatiBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to the service of God and pursued his studies at the prestigious Pontifical…Shkodrë, Albania
Blessed Josep Gassol MontsenyBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age, he felt drawn to a life of faith and service.Solivella, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed John MundenBlessedHe studied at New College, Oxford and later became a respected teacher and schoolmaster.Coltley, South Maperton, Dorset, England
Blessed Anthony Of SaxonyBlessedBlessed Anthony of Saxony, also known as Anthony of Stramburg, was a Franciscan friar who dedicated his life to serving God and spreading…Saxony
Blessed John NutterBlessedHe was the brother of Blessed Robert Nutter, who was also a martyr.Burnley, Lancashire, England
Blessed Nicholas Of HungaryBlessedBlessed Nicholas of Hungary was a Franciscan friar who is remembered for his martyrdom in the 14th century.Hungary
Blessed Benedict RevelliBlessedHe is revered as a hermit who lived on the island of Gallinaria in the Gulf of Genoa, Italy.
Blessed Thomas Of FolignoBlessedBlessed Thomas of Foligno, also known as Thomas of Foligno, was a Franciscan friar who lived during the 14th century.Foligno
Blessed Gregory Of TraguioBlessedBlessed Gregory of Traguio, also known as Brother Gregory, was a Franciscan friar who lived during the 14th century.Traguio
Blessed Ladislas Of HungaryBlessedBlessed Ladislas of Hungary, also known simply as Ladislas, was a revered figure in Catholic history.Hungary
Blessed Ján HavlíkBlessedMartyrJán Havlík was born on 12 February 1928 at Vlčkovany in Slovakia into a very poor family.Vlčkovany, Slovakia
Blessed Nicolò Of San BernardoBlessedDriven by a profound spiritual discernment and a yearning for a life of greater austerity, he discerned a deeper calling.San Bernardo
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