Sunday
April 5
Saints
20 records
Saint Catherine of PalmaSaintShe had a difficult and unhappy childhood, orphaned and raised by her paternal uncle who provided her with limited care and support.Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain
Saint Irene of ThessalonicaSaintShe was the sister of Saint Agape and Saint Chionia, both of whom also became martyrs for their faith.Thessalonica, Macedonia
Saint AlbertoSaintIn the quiet annals of hagiography, where names often fade into the mists of centuries, the life of a bishop named Alberto stands out not…
Martyrs of SeleuciaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Seleucia, also known as the 120 Martyrs of Persia, were a group of devout Christians who exhibited unwavering faith in the…Seleucia
Saint Gerald of SauvemajeureSaintHe received his education at the renowned monastery of Corbie and later became a Benedictine monk there.Corbie, France
Saint Theodore The MartyrSaintMartyrHe is primarily known for his martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.
Martyrs of Northwest AfricaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Northwest Africa, also known as the Martyrs of Aquae Regiae, Martyrs of Arbal, or Martyrs of Regiis, constitute a large…Northwest Africa
Saint Becan of KillbegganSaintBorn into a noble family, he was a relative of Saint Columba of Iona, who played a significant role in his spiritual formation and…Killbeggan
Saint PausilippusSaintNot much is known about his personal life, but his legacy and martyrdom have been preserved through historical records and the veneration…
Saint Ethelburgh of KentSaintShe lived during the 7th century in what is now modern-day England.Kent
Saint Derfel GadarnSaintHe was born a prince, the son of King Hywel Mawr and the grandson of Hoel I Mawr the Great.Wales
Saint Zeno The MartyrSaintMartyrSaint Zeno, also known as Saint Zeno The Martyr, is a revered figure in Christian history and is venerated as a martyr.
Saint Claudius of MesopotamiaSaintHe is celebrated for his deep faith and his martyrdom, enduring great suffering for his beliefs.Persian
Martyrs of LesbosSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Lesbos refer to a group of five young Christian women who were martyred together for their faith.Lesbos
Saint Albert of MontecorvinoSaintAs a child, he was taken to Pietra Montecorvino in Apulia, Italy, where he would spend the majority of his life.Normandy (modern France)
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Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Mariano De La Mata AparicioBlessedHe embarked on his journey of faith and education by studying in Valladolid, Spain.La Puebla de Valdavia, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Antonio BlasiBlessedWhile there is limited information available about his life, his profound piety and unwavering enthusiasm in serving the Church have left…
Blessed Juliana Of Mont CornillonBlessedBlessed Juliana of Mont Cornillon was orphaned at the age of five.Retinnes, Flanders, Belgium
Blessed Saturnina Rodríguez De ZavalíaBlessedFrom an early age, she felt a calling to religious life, but she married widower Manuel Antonio de Zavalia on 13 August 1852, becoming…Córdoba, Argentina
Blessed Peter CerdanBlessedHis life is closely associated with that of Saint Vincent Ferrer, with whom he travelled and worked.
Blessed Raimondo Of MonteolivoBlessedBlessed Raimondo of Monteolivo, also known as Raymundus or Raymond, was a Mercedarian secular knight born in the Catalonia region of Spain.Catalonia region of Spain
Blessed Anthony FusterBlessedHe is best known as a spiritual student of Saint Vincent Ferrer, who greatly influenced his religious formation and teachings.
Blessed Blaise Of AuvergneBlessedBlessed Blaise of Auvergne, also known as Blasius of Auvergne, was a fourteenth-century Dominican who dedicated his life to the pursuit of…Auvergne
Blessed Conrad Of SaxonyBlessedBlessed Conrad of Saxony, also known as Conrad of Germany, was a Franciscan friar and missionary preacher who dedicated his life to…Saxony (in modern Germany)
Blessed Stephen Of HungaryBlessedBlessed Stephen of Hungary, also known as Stephen of Ircania, was a devout Franciscan friar and an exemplary missionary preacher in the…Hungary
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