Saturday
April 18
Saints
28 records
Saint Athanasia of AeginaSaintShe was the daughter of Nikita and Marina, belonging to a noble and pious family.On the Island of Aegina, Greece
Saint Laserian of LeighlinSaintHe is widely recognized for his deep spirituality, educational contributions, and his efforts to promote unity within the Church.Leighlin
Saint Ursmar of LobbesSaintHe was born around the year 640 in Avesnes, Belgium, and went on to become the Abbot of the Benedictine abbey at Lobbes.Lobbes
Saint Calocerus of BresciaSaintBorn in Brescia, Italy, Calocerus served as an officer in the army of Emperor Hadrian during the 2nd century.Brescia
Saint Agia of HainaultSaint, Austregildis of...Hainault
Saint John IsaurusSaintIn the annals of the Church, where the voices of the faithful often echo through the corridors of history, the figure of John stands as a…
Saint Eugene of RaithsitheSaintHe is primarily known for his devout faith, exceptional leadership qualities, and remarkable contribution to the spread of Christianity in…Latter 6th century Ireland
Saint Wicterp of AugsburgSaintHe was an abbot, bishop, and founder of several monasteries in Germany.Augsburg
Saint AthanasiaSaintOn the rugged, sun-drenched island of Égina, where the Aegean Sea meets the Greek mainland, a life of profound sanctity unfolded that would…
Saint CorebusSaintLittle is known about his early life or his family background, but it is believed that he was born in the 2nd century.
Saint AntusaSaintIn the opulent and often turbulent heart of the Byzantine Empire, where the line between secular power and spiritual duty was frequently…
Saint Elpidius of MeliteneSaintLittle is known about his early life or his family background.Armenian
Saint Galdinus of MilanSaintSaint Galdinus, also known as Galdinus della Sala, Galdimus, Galdin, or Galdino, was born in the year 1100 in Milan, Italy.Milan, Italy
Saint Anthia of IllyriaSaintNot many details are available about her life, but her noble sacrifice in the face of persecution and martyrdom has made her a revered…Illyria
Saint BitheusSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, his contributions to the spread of Christianity, particularly in Ireland, have secured his…
Saint CogitosusSaintWhile not much is known about his personal life, his significant contribution to the Catholic Church lies in his authorship of the…
Saint PusicioSaintBorn in Persia, Saint Pusicio lived during a time when Christianity was not officially recognized in the Persian Empire.
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Idesbald Of DunesBlessedBlessed Idesbald of Dunes, also known as Idesbaldus or Isbaldus, was born around 1095 in Flanders, Belgium.Flanders, Belgium
Blessed Savina PetrilliBlessedAt a young age of 10, she discovered a life-changing book on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena, which ignited her deep devotion to this…Siena, Italy
Blessed Luca PassiBlessedHe hailed from a noble family in Venice and devoted his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.Bergamo, Italy
Blessed Roman ArchutowskiBlessedRoman Archutowski, was born on 5 August 1882 in the village of Karolin in the Mazowieckie region of Poland.Karolin, Mazowieckie, Poland
Blessed James OldoBlessedHe was the son of Marchese and Fiordonina Oldo.Lodi, Italy
Blessed Louis LeroyBlessedHe answered the call to priesthood and selflessly served as a missionary in Laos.Ducey, Manche, France
Blessed Joseph MoreauBlessedHe was born on October 21, 1763, in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine, Maine-et-Loire, France.Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine, Maine-et-Loire, France
Blessed Andrea da MonterealeBlessed
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