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April 16

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Saints

18 records

Saint Benedict Joseph LabreSaintDespite being born into a prosperous middle-class family and receiving a proper education under the guidance of his uncle, a parish priest,…Amettes, Boulogne, France
Saint Fructuosus of BragaSaintBorn into a noble military family, he was the son of a Gothic general.Spain
Saint DrogoSaintUnfortunately, tragedy struck his life at an early age when his mother passed away giving birth to him.
Martyrs of CorinthSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Corinth were a group of eight Christians who bravely faced persecution and gave their lives for their faith during the reign…Corinth
Saint Bernadette of LourdesSaintShe was the oldest of six children born to Francois and Louise Casterot, and her family lived in poverty.Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France
Saint Magnus of OrkneySaintHe came from a Viking family and was the son of Erlend Thorfinnsson, Earl of Orkney.The Orkney Islands, Scotland
Saint Encratia of SaragossaSaintShe is believed to have lived during the early fourth century.Saragossa
Saint Turibius of AstorgaSaintBorn around 402 in Betanzos, Visigothic kingdom of Toledo (in modern Spain), he dedicated his life to upholding the principles of the…Betanzos, Visigothic kingdom of Toledo (in modern Spain
Saint Marie-Bernarde SoubirousSaintBernadette Soubirous, also known as Bernadette of Lourdes (religious name Marie-Bernarde), was a miller's daughter born on 7 January 1844…
Saint EngraciaSaintThe body bore the indelible marks of divine endurance, a living testament to a faith that refused to be extinguished by pain.
Saint VaiseSaintHe is remembered for his selfless generosity towards the poor and unfortunate, which ultimately led to his martyrdom.
Saint Herveus of ToursSaintAlthough he was a member of the monastic community, Herveus chose to live as a hermit within the abbey, dedicating his life to prayer,…Touraine, France
Saint EliasSaintBorn in Ireland, he dedicated his life to spiritual devotion and asceticism, leaving a profound impact on the medieval Christian world.Ireland
Martyrs of SaragossaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Saragossa were a group of Christian individuals who suffered martyrdom in the city of Saragossa, Spain, during the early…Saragossa
Saint ToribioSaintToribio Romo González, known as Saint Toribio Romo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˌsanto toˈɾiβjo ˈromo]; April 16, 1900 – February 25, 1928),…
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Blesseds

6 records

Blessed William GnoffiBlessedDespite his privileged upbringing, William felt a deep religious calling from a young age.Polizzi Generosa, Palermo, Italy
Blessed Mikel SumaBlessedHe displayed a deep interest in scholarly pursuits from a young age and pursued his studies in philosophy and theology at various renowned…Shkodrë, Albania
Blessed Joachim PiccolominiBlessedFrom an early age, he displayed a strong piety and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.Siena, Italy
Blessed Arcangelo CanetoliBlessedHe experienced a tragic event in his childhood when his family fell victim to politically inspired massacres.Bologna, Italy
Blessed Contardo DesteBlessedHe was the eldest son in a noble family, and from an early age, he displayed a deep piety and a longing for a life dedicated to God.Ferrara, Italy
Blessed Gioacchino da SienaBlessed

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