Monday
March 16
Saints
23 records
Saint Heribert of CologneSaintHe was the son of Duke Hugo of Worms, a noble family of great influence at the time.Worms, Germany
Saint Benedicta of AssisiSaintShe was born in Assisi, Italy, and is believed to have been a close companion of Saint Clare of Assisi, who founded the Order of Poor…Assisi
Saint Finian LobharSaintThe distinctive epithet "Lobhar," translating to the Leper, stands as the defining legacy of this sixth-century Irish ascetic.Bregia, Leinster, Ireland
Saint Agapitus of RavennaSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, he is widely celebrated for his significant contributions to the Catholic Church during…Ravenna
Saint Eusebia of HamageSaintShe was the eldest daughter of Saint Adalbald of Ostrevant and Saint Rictrudis of Marchiennes.Hamage
Saint John De BrébeufSaintSaint John de Brébeuf, also known as Jean de Brébeuf, was a French Jesuit missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith…Normandy, France
Saint Papa of SeleuciaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his courageous witness to the Christian faith continues to inspire believers…Lycaonia, Asia Minor
Saint Aninus of SyriaSaintBorn in an era and place where records were scarce, little information has survived about his life and background.Syria
Saint Allo of BobbioSaintUnfortunately, the details of his life have been largely lost to history, but the fact that he was buried next to Saint Columbanus is a…Bobbio
Saint Gregory MakarSaintHe is believed to have lived during the 10th century and became renowned for his ascetic lifestyle and unwavering devotion to God.Armenia
Saint Abban of KillabbanSaintHe was born in Ireland during the 5th century and dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity throughout the region of…Irish
Saint Damian of TerracinaSaintRaised as a devout Christian, Damian exhibited great piety from a young age.Terracina, Italy
Saint Hilary of AquileiaSaintHe is best known for his fervent prayers, which were rumored to have caused the collapse of pagan temples and idols.Aquileia
Saint Dentlin of SoigniesSaintHe was blessed with a deeply devout nature and a profound love for God from a very young age.Soignies
Saint Malcoldia of AstiSaintShe was born in the 11th century and little information is available about her early life.Asti
Saint Felix of AquileiaSaintHe is recognized as a martyr for the Christian faith during the persecutions of Emperor Numerian.Aquileia
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Ferdinand ValdesBlessedHe served as the Royal Chaplain to the court of Castile, where he was highly regarded for his piety, wisdom, and devotion to the Catholic…
Blessed John AmiasBlessedHe led a remarkable life as a married layman cloth merchant and a devoted father to several children.Wakefield, West Riding, England
Blessed John SordiBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born around 1125 in Cremona.Cremona, Italy
Blessed Joan Torrents FiguerasBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God, becoming a member of the Claretians religious congregation.La Secuita, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Eriberto Of NamurBlessedBlessed Eriberto of Namur, also known as Blessed Eriberto of Bois-Villiers, is a figure whose historical details have unfortunately been…Namur
Blessed Robert DalbyBlessedAfter his conversion, he pursued theological studies at the renowned seminaries of Douai and Reims in France.Hemingborough, Yorkshire, England
Blessed Giovanni CacciafronteBlessed
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