Thursday
April 9
Saints
27 records
Saint DemetriusSaintMartyrThe spiritual legacy of this holy figure is defined not by the specifics of his life, which remain shrouded in the mists of antiquity, but…
Saint Hugh of RouenSaintBorn in Champagne, France, in an unknown year, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of piety and learning.Rouen
Saint Demetrius of SermiumSaintMartyrHe hailed from a wealthy and noble Christian family and was raised in the faith.Thessalonia
Saint Casilda of ToledoSaintLittle is known about her early life, but it is believed that she grew up adhering to the Islamic faith of her family.Toledo, Spain
Saint GaucheriusSaintBorn in 1060 near Maulan, France, Gaucherius dedicated his life to serving God and helping others.Near Maulan, France
Saint Waltrude of MonsSaint660) was a revered figure in early Belgian Christianity, born into a family of saints as the daughter of Saint Bertille and Saint Walbert…Mons
Saint CasildaSaintHer feast day is celebrated on April 9th.
Martyrs of CroylandSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Croyland, also known as the Croyland Martyrs, were a group of Benedictine monks who were martyred by pagan Danes during the…Croyland
Saint Maximus of AlexandriaSaintBorn in Alexandria during the third century, his exact birthdate is not known.Alexandria
Saint Acacius of AmidaSaintHe served as the Bishop of Amida, a city located in Mesopotamia (modern-day Diyarbakir, Turkey), during the early 5th century.Amida
Saint DottoSaintDuthac, was a sixth-century abbot who played a significant role in the spiritual development of the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Saint GaucherSaintIn the quiet valleys of the Limousin region, amidst the rolling hills of France, a light shone through the life of a man known to the…
Saint MadrunSaintShe was a woman of great faith and piety from an early age.
Martyrs of MasylaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Masyla, also known as the Massylitan Martyrs, were a group of Christians who were martyred in the city of Masyla, situated…Masyla
Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Katarzyna FaronBlessedOrphaned at the age of five, she was taken in by childless relatives who raised her with love and care.Zabrzez, Malopolskie, Poland
Blessed Antony Of PavoniBlessedBlessed Antony of Pavoni, also known as Antonio Pavoni, was born in 1326 in Savigliano, Italy.Savigliano, Italy
Blessed Ubaldo AdimariBlessedHe grew up in a time of political and martial conflicts between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines, as well as power struggles between the…Florence, Italy
Blessed Pierre CaminoBlessedBorn in France, his life was dedicated to the service of Christ and his fellow Christians.French
Blessed James Of PaduaBlessedBlessed James of Padua, also known as James of Florence or James da Padova, was an Italian Franciscan missionary born in Padua, Italy.Italian
Blessed Thomas Of TolentinoBlessedBlessed Thomas of Tolentino, a dedicated Franciscan friar, devoted his life to missionary service and unwavering adherence to the Order's…Tolentino, Italy
Blessed Celestyna FaronBlessed
Blessed Tommaso da TolentinoBlessed
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