Thursday
March 12
Saints
26 records
Saint Theophanes The ChronographerSaintSaint Theophanes the Chronographer, also known as Theophanus the Chronicler, Theophanus the Confessor, Theophanus of Isaurius, and Teofane,…Constantinople
Saint Joseph Zhang DapengSaintIn his youth, Joseph displayed great intelligence and curiosity, which led him to be attracted to Taoism.Duyun, Guizhou Province, China
Saint SeraphinaSaintDespite her humble background, she possessed a heart full of compassion and a strong desire to alleviate the suffering of those less…San Geminiano, Tuscany, Italy
Saint Luigi OrioneSaintHe joined the Franciscans at Voghera, Italy, as a young man, demonstrating his early vocation in religious life.Pontecurone, Allessandria, Italy
Saint Paul AurelianSaintHis parents were Perphius, a Welsh chieftain, and he grew up in a noble and privileged environment.Glamorgan, Wales
Saint Mura McferedachSaintSaint Mura McFeredach, also known as Murames McFeredach, Muran McFeredach, Murin of Fahan, or Mura of Fahan, was born around 550 in County…County Donegal, Ireland
Saint Doroteo of NicomediaSaintNot much is known about his early life, but historical records indicate that he worked as a clerk in the house of Emperor Diocletian, who…Nicomedia
Saint Maximilian of ThebesteSaintMartyrHe hailed from the region of North Africa and was the son of a Roman army veteran.Thebeste
Saint Heiu of HartlepoolSaintShe holds the distinction of being the first nun to take vows in this region, and her life and spiritual contributions have left a lasting…Hartlepool
Saint Iosephus Zhang DapengSaintIn the annals of Christian witness, there are moments when a single act of hospitality becomes the prelude to an eternal sacrifice.
Saint Indrecht of IonaSaintHe lived during the 9th century, and his life was one of faith, piety, and devotion to God.Iona
Saint Bernard of CarinolaSaintHe was a priest, bishop, and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 11th and 12th centuries.Capua, Italy
Saint Almut of WetterSaintNot much is known about her early life, but she is remembered for her significant contributions to the establishment and leadership of the…Germany
Saint Corman of IonaSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Ireland.Ireland
Saint Alphege The BaldSaintBorn in the 10th century, Saint Alphege earned a reputation as a dedicated monk and became the Bishop of Winchester, England in 935.
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Giustina Bezzoli FrancucciBlessedFrom a young age, Giustina showed signs of a deeply spiritual nature and a desire for a life devoted to God.Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Blessed Girolamo Da RecanatiBlessedHe lived in their convent in Recanati, Italy, during the 14th century.
Blessed Rutilio Grande GarcíaBlessedHis parents divorced when he was small, and he was raised by his grandmother and older brother.El Paisnal, San Salvador, El Salvador
Blessed Beatrix Of EngelportBlessedBlessed Beatrix of Engelport, also known as Beatrix of Hundsrück, was a Dominican nun who lived in the 13th century in Germany.Germany
Blessed Claudius The MinorBlessedUnfortunately, many details of his life and contributions remain uncertain, including his date of birth, date of death, and the specific…
Blessed Nelson Rutilio Lemus ChávezBlessedMartyrHe was born on November 10, 1960, in El Paisnal, a town located in the San Salvador region.El Paisnal, San Salvador, El Salvador
Blessed Francis Xavier Trương Bửu DiệpBlessedMartyrFrancis Xavier Trương Bửu Diệp was born on 1 January 1897 in the Vietnamese province of An Giang, then dependent on the Vicariate of Phnom…An Giang province, Vietnam
Blessed Fina At the city of San Gimignano in TuscanyBlessedSan Gimignano in Tuscany
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