Wednesday
March 4
Saints
23 records
Saint Adrian of NicomediaSaintMartyrHe earned his reputation as a fierce and devoted protector, standing by the side of the emperor.Nicomedia
Saint Casimir of PolandSaintHe was the younger son of King Casimir IV of Poland and Elizabeth of Austria.Wawel, Kraków, Poland
Saint Peter of PappacarboneSaintHe was a relative of another renowned saint, Saint Alferius of La Cava.Salerno, Italy
Saint CasimirSaintTutored by Johannes Longinus, he became heir apparent after his elder brother Vladislaus was elected as King of Bohemia in 1471.
Saint BasinusSaintIn the rugged landscape of the Rhineland, where the ancient stones of the Roman Empire met the rising power of the Frankish kingdoms, a…
Saint OwenSaintHe is best known for his roles as a steward in the household of Saint Etheldreda, a monk in Lastingham and Lichfield, and a spiritual…
Martyrs On The Appian WaySaintMartyrThe Martyrs on the Appian Way, also known as the Appian Way Martyrs, were a group of approximately 900 Christian martyrs who met their…
Saint Leonard of AvranchesSaintHowever, his life took a dramatic turn when he encountered a religious experience that transformed him into a devout follower of…Avranches
Saint Appian of ComacchioSaintHe was born in the 8th century in Liguria, Italy, and little is known about his early life and background.Liguria, Italy
Saint Basinus of TrierSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Lorraine, France.Lorraine, France
Saint Felix of RhuysSaintHe was born into a wealthy family but felt called to withdraw from the world and live as a hermit.Near Quimper, Brittany (part of modern France)
Saint Arcadius of CyprusSaintAlthough some sources suggest that he may have been a bishop, there is limited information available about his life and pastoral work.Cyprus
Saint Adrian of MaySaintMartyrVery little is known about his early life, but historical records suggest that he hailed from Pannonia, in present-day Hungary.Pannonia, Hungary
Saint Philip of CluainbainbhSaintHe is venerated as a bishop and saint, although not much is known about his life.Cluainbainbh
Martyrs of NicomediaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Nicomedia were a group of 20 Christians who were brutally murdered together for their unwavering faith in Nicomedia,…Nicomedia
Saint Gaius of NicomediaSaintHe is revered as a saint and martyr in the Catholic Church.Nicomedia
Blesseds
22 records
Blessed Giovanni FaustiBlessedHe was the eldest of twelve brothers in his family.Brozzo, Marcheno, Val Trompia, Brescia, Italy
Blessed Qerim SadikuBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family that instilled in him a deep faith and love for his Albanian identity.Vudanje, Yugoslavia (modern Vuthaj, Shkodrë, Albania)
Blessed Daniel DajaniBlessedFrom a young age, he felt a strong calling to serve as a priest.Blinisht, Zadrima, Lezhë, Albania
Blessed Rupert Of OttobeurenBlessedBlessed Rupert of Ottobeuren, also known as Rupert von Ottobeuren, was a Benedictine monk and the esteemed Abbot of the run-down abbey of…Latter 12th century
Blessed Valburga Of NeuenheerseBlessedBiography of Blessed Valburga of Neuenheerse, also known as Walburga or Waldburg:Neuenheerse
Blessed Pere Roca ToscasBlessedPere was deeply passionate about literature, particularly Catalan works, and had a talent for writing poetry.Mura, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Fran MirakajBlessedBorn on 13 August 1916 in Kodôr Qurk, Iballô of Pukôs, Shkodôr, Albania, Fran grew up in a family deeply rooted in their Catholic faith.Kodër Qurk in Iballë of Pukës, Shkodër, Albania
Blessed Mieczyslaw BohatkiewiczBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow human beings, particularly the poor and marginalized.Kriukai (a.k.a. Krykaly), Marijampole rajonas, Lithuania
Blessed Gjelosh LulashiBlessedBorn on 2 September 1925 in Shosh, Shkodrô, he received his education from the Franciscans and later studied at the Shkodôr Seminary.Shosh, Shkodrë, Albania
Blessed Pedro Ruiz OrtegaBlessedPedro was born on January 14, 1912, in the town of Vilviestre de Muñó, located in the province of Burgos, Spain.Vilviestre de Muñó, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Stanislaw PyrtekBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and developed a strong faith from an early age.Bystra Podhalanska, Malopolskie, Poland
Blessed Zoltán Lajos MeszlényiBlessedHis father was a school teacher and principal, which ensured that Zoltán grew up in an environment rooted in education and faith.Hatvan, Heves, Hungary
Blessed Mark ÇuniBlessedAs a young man, he displayed a strong devotion to his faith and felt a calling to serve in the Catholic Church.Ranza Bushat, Shkodër, Albania
Blessed Alexander BlakeBlessedBorn in England, he dedicated his life to his faith and the preservation of the Catholic Church.England
Blessed Romeo Of LuccaBlessedBlessed Romeo of Lucca, also known as Enrico, was a Carmelite brother who lived during the early 14th century.Lucca
Blessed Marielouiseélisabeth De Lamoignon De Dolé De ChamplâtreuxBlessedShe was the wife of Chrétien François de Lamoignon de Basville, a prominent politician during the time of the French Revolution.Paris, France
Blessed Nicholas HornerBlessedHe was an informal but enthusiastic evangelist for Catholicism, passionately sharing his faith with others.Grantley, Yorkshire, England
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