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Saint Piran
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Saint Piran

Blessed Orante Of Ortucchio
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Blessed Orante Of Ortucchio

c.1400 in Calabria, Italy

Saint Virgilius of Arles
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Saint Virgilius of Arles

6th century Gascony, France

Saint Gerasimus of Palestine
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Saint Gerasimus of Palestine

Lycia, Asia Minor

Saint Colman of Armagh
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Saint Colman of Armagh

Armagh

Blessed Claudius I Of Auxerre
Blessed

Blessed Claudius I Of Auxerre

Auxerre

Saint Elouan of Brittany
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Saint Elouan of Brittany

Ireland

Saint Mark The Ascetic
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Saint Mark The Ascetic

Saint Oliva of Brescia
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Saint Oliva of Brescia

Brescia

Saint Phocas of Antioch
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Saint Phocas of Antioch

Antioch

Blessed Giovanna Irrizaldi
Blessed

Blessed Giovanna Irrizaldi

Saint Clement of Santa Lucia
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Saint Clement of Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia

Thursday, March 5

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Full Moon · 97% · Day 16.4

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Saints

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Saint Piran

Although details about his family origin remain obscure, tradition suggests that he hailed from Ireland.

Saint Virgilius of Arles

He was born in this region and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.

6th century Gascony, France

Saint Gerasimus of Palestine

Born in Lycia, Asia Minor, his exact birthdate is unknown.

Lycia, Asia Minor

Saint Colman of Armagh

He was born in Ireland during a time when Christianity was still in its early stages and the island was predominantly...

Armagh

Saint Elouan of Brittany

Saint Elouan, also known as Elouen, Elowan, Eluen, Elven, Llywan, Loan, Louan, Louen, Louenn, Luan, Youen, or Youenn,...

Ireland

Saint Mark The Ascetic

Saint Mark the Ascetic, also known as Mark the Wrestler and Mark the Hermit, was a fifth-century monk who is believed...

Saint Oliva of Brescia

Martyr

While some aspects of her life remain unknown or unrecorded, her legacy as a brave martyr stands as a testament to her...

Brescia

Saint Phocas of Antioch

He is believed to have been martyred in the persecutions of Emperor Licinius, displaying great faith and devotion to...

Antioch

Saint Clement of Santa Lucia

He is best remembered as the Abbot of Santa Lucia Abbey in Syracuse, Sicily.

Santa Lucia

Saint Framboldus of Bayeux

While much of the information about his life has unfortunately been lost, there is evidence of the dedication to him...

Bayeux

Saint Gerasimus of San Lorenzo

He was born around 1100 in San Lorenzo, Calabria, Italy, and the street where his family home stood is now named San...

c.1100 in San Lorenzo, Calabria, Italy; the street where his family home stood is now named San Gerasimo in his honour

Saint Eusebius of Cremona

Born in Cremona, Italy, he lived during the 4th and 5th centuries AD.

at Cremona, Italy

Saint John Joseph of The Cross

At the age of 16, he joined the Franciscans and quickly became known for his devout and ascetic lifestyle.

15 August 1654 at Ischia, Naples, Italy as Carolo Gaetano Calosirto

Saint Eusebius The Martyr

Martyr

Saint Eusebius the Martyr, also known as Saint Eusebius of North Africa, was one of the ten martyrs who died in a group...

Saint Adrian of Caesarea

He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on March 5th.

Caesarea

Saint Theophilus of Caesarea

While information about his representation and patronage is scarce, his contributions and legacy as a bishop remain...

Caesarea

Saint Caron

Although not much information about his life has survived, we can still shed some light on his contributions and legacy.

Saint Conon of Pamphylia

His dedication to his faith and his noble service would ultimately lead to his martyrdom during the persecutions of...

Pamphylia

Pope Saint Lucius I

He was known for his ascetic lifestyle, even while holding the highest position in the Church.

Rome, Italy

Saint Carthach The Elder

His life was marked by profound spiritual leadership and dedication to the Church in early Christian Ireland.

Irish

Saint Kieran

Though the precise date of his birth remains unknown, his life was marked by profound dedication to the faith.

Corca-Laighde (modern Cape Clear), Ireland

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Saint Cono the Gardener

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Saint Lucius I

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Saint Gerasimus

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Saint Virgile

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Saint Giovan Giuseppe della Croce Calosirto

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Saint Phocas

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Saint Ciarán

Blesseds

13

Blessed Orante Of Ortucchio

Blessed Orante of Ortucchio, also known as the Pilgrim Monk, was a devout monk who dedicated his life to spiritual...

c.1400 in Calabria, Italy

Blessed Claudius I Of Auxerre

Blessed Claudius I of Auxerre, also known as Claude, was a seventh-century bishop who served in the city of Auxerre,...

Auxerre

Blessed Giovanna Irrizaldi

Despite the limited information available about her, Blessed Giovanna Irrizaldi is renowned for her reputation as a...

Blessed Dietmar Von Minden

Blessed Dietmar von Minden, commonly known as Thietmar, Thiemo, or Theodemarus, was a notable figure in the Catholic...

Bavaria (in modern Germany)

Blessed Christopher Macassoli Of Vigevano

At the age of 20, he entered the Franciscan Order, known for its devotion to poverty and simplicity.

c.1415 in Milan, Italy

Blessed Ponzio Of Villeneuve

Blessed Ponzio of Villeneuve, also known as Ponce, was a Benedictine monk and served as the abbot of the Abbey of...

Villeneuve

Blessed Conrad Scheuber

Born in 1481 in Altfellen, Switzerland, Conrad was brought up in a deeply religious family and grew up with a strong...

1481 in Altfellen, Switzerland

Blessed Ion Costist

From a young age, Ion displayed deep piety and a strong desire to seek out the greatest Christians.

29 June 1556 in Zaxo, Suceava, Romania

Blessed Romeo Of Limoges

Blessed Romeo of Limoges, also known as Romaeus, was a Carmelite lay brother hailing from the city of Limoges in France.

Limoges

Blessed Roger

Renowned for his profound piety and unwavering commitment to the Gospel, Blessed Roger became a vessel of God's grace...

Blessed Lazër Shantoja

Born in Albania, his path to priesthood led him to study at the Pontifical French Seminary in Rome and later to pursue...

2 September 1892 in Shkodrë, Albania

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Blessed Jeremiah of Wallachia

Wallachia

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Blessed Cristoforo Macassoli

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