Monday
February 23
Saints
24 records
Saint Giovanni TheristiSaintHis mother was taken as a slave to Palermo by Saracen raiders while she was pregnant with Giovanni.And 1049 (records vary) in Palermo, Italy
Saint Willigis of MainzSaintHis father was a wheelwright, which later became an important symbol associated with Willigis.Schoningen, Germany
Saint Serenus The GardenerSaintBorn in Greece, he abandoned his home and people to lead a life of solitude as a hermit in Sirmium, Pannonia (modern Hungary).Greece
Saint Martha of AstorgaSaintHer life and martyrdom are not widely known, but she holds a significant place in Spanish Catholic history.Astorga
Saint Polycarp of RomeSaintHe is particularly distinguished for his ministry to people imprisoned for their faith, standing as a shining example of courage and…Rome
Saint Ordonius of AstorgaSaintBorn in Astorga, Spain, in the 11th century, precise details about his early life and family are scarce.Léon (part of Spain), probably in or near Astorga
Saint Primianus of AnconaSaintHis life story dates back to the 14th century in Ancona, Italy, where a pious woman named Cecola had a remarkable dream in the year 1376.Greece
Saint RomanaSaintShe was born around 308 AD as the daughter of an imperial Roman official.
Saint MedraldSaintHe later became the esteemed abbot of Vendome in France.
Our Lady of The Divine CrySaintOne of the primary devotions to Our Lady of The Divine Cry centers around her manifestations as a weeping statue or image.The Divine Cry
Saint Felix of BresciaSaintBorn in the 6th century, the exact details of his birth are unknown.Brescia
Saint Zebinus of SyriaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in a devout Christian family and was highly influenced by their…Syria
Saint BoswellSaintBorn in Northumbria, modern-day England, he lived during the 7th century and dedicated his life to the service of God.Northumbrian (in modern England)
Blesseds
12 records
Blessed Alerinus De RambaldisBlessedFrom his youth, he was deeply drawn to religious life and dedicated himself to the service of God.Alba, Cuneo, Italy
Blessed Ludwik MzykBlessedHe was the fifth of ten children born into a devout Catholic family, and his father worked as a coal miner.Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland
Blessed Nicolas TabouillotBlessedHe was born on 16 February 1745 in Bar-le-Duc, Meuse, France.Bar-le-Duc, Meuse, France
Blessed Stefan Wincenty FrelichowskiBlessedAfter completing his studies at the diocesan seminary in Pelpin, he was ordained as a Catholic priest on 13 March 1937.Chelmza, Poland
Blessed Giovannina FranchiBlessedShe was born into a wealthy family, but from a young age, she felt a strong desire to help the poor and marginalized of society.Como, Italy
Blessed John Of HungaryBlessedBlessed John of Hungary, also known as Blessed John of France, was a well-respected Catholic figure during the 13th century.French
Blessed Anselm Of MilanBlessedBlessed Anselm of Milan, also known simply as Anselm of Milan, was a 15th-century Franciscan friar who is venerated for his holiness and…Milan
Blessed Milo Of BeneventoBlessedBlessed Milo of Benevento, also known as Milo of Auvergne or Milone, was a revered Catholic figure of the eleventh century.Auvergne, France
Blessed Juan Lucas ManzanaresBlessedHe was born on December 10, 1913, in Cortijo-Lorca, Murcia, Spain.Cortiji-Lorca, Murcia, Spain
Blessed Elfrieda SchillingBlessedRaised in an Evangelical family, she had a deep spiritual longing and at the age of 20, Elfrieda embraced Catholicism and converted to the…Wroclaw, Poland
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