Monday
April 20
Saints
23 records
Saint Agnes of MontepulcianoSaintEven at a young age, Agnes displayed incredible piety and devotion to God.Gracchiano-Vecchio, Tuscany, Italy
Saint Theodore TrichinasSaintBorn in Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, Theodore dedicated his life to a rigorous life of prayer, fasting, and…Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)
Saint Vincent of DigneSaintBorn in North Africa, the exact details of his birthplace and early life are not well-documented.North Africa
Pope Saint AnicetusSaintVery little is known about his life prior to his election as Pope, but he is believed to be the son of John.Syria
Saint Sara of AntiochSaintMartyrShe lived during a time when Christianity was still a rapidly growing but persecuted religion in the Roman Empire.Antioch (modern Antakya, Turkey)
Saint Marcellinus of EmbrunSaintHe was the first Bishop of Embrun, France, and was consecrated by Saint Eusebius of Vercelli.North Africa
Saint AgneseSaintThe most striking feature of this holy woman’s life is the extraordinary depth of her consecration at a tender age.
Saint ElienaSaintIn the rugged landscape of Campania, where the echoes of ancient Greek colonists mingle with the silence of the early Church, a figure of…
Saint Margaret of AmeliaSaintShe is best known for her devout religious life and her spiritual experiences, which led to her deep union with God.Amelia
Saint Marcian of AuxerreSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Bourges, France.Bourges, France
Saint Caedwalla of WessexSaintHe was the son of Coenberht and was also descended from King Ceawlin of Wessex.Wessex, England
Saint Secundinus of CórdobaSaintOnly scarce information has survived regarding his life, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Córdoba
Saint Domninus of DigneSaintWhile not much is known about his early years, it is believed that Domninus was born in North Africa, although the exact date and place of…North Africa
Saint Theotimus of TomiSaintHe was born in an unknown date and place, and little is known about his early life.Tomi
Saint Hugh of AnzyleducSaintInspired by the monastic life, Hugh chose to become a Benedictine monk at an early age.Poitiers, France
Saint Wiho of OsnabrückSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born around the year 800.Osnabrück
Saint SobarthannSaintUnfortunately, no substantial information about his life has survived, leaving us with limited details regarding his background,…
Saint ServilianSaintAlthough not much is known about his life, historical documents suggest that he became a follower of Christ through the prayers of Saint…
Blesseds
21 records
Blessed James BellBlessedHe was born around the year 1520 in Warrington, Lancashire, England.Warrington, Lancashire, England
Blessed Francis PageBlessedHe came from a Protestant family and was raised in Harrow-on-the-Hill, England.Antwerp, Belgium
Blessed Simon RinalducciBlessedHe was born in Todi, Italy, although the specific date of his birth is unknown.Latter 13th century at Todi, Italy
Blessed Gerald Of SallesBlessedBlessed Gerald of Salles, also known as Gerald of Salas, Geraldo of Salles, Géraud of Salles, or Giraud of Salles, was a renowned figure in…Salles, France
Blessed Michel CoqueletBlessedHe was born on 18 August 1931 in Wignehies, Nord, France.Wignehies, Nord, France
Blessed Anastazy Jakub PankiewiczBlessedHe joined the Franciscan Order in 1900 and made his solemn profession on 24 February 1904.Nagórzany, Podkarpackie, Poland
Blessed John Of GracedieuBlessedBlessed John of Gracedieu, also known as John of Grace-Dieu, was a Benedictine Cistercian monk who was born in an unknown year.Gracedieu
Blessed Richard SergeantBlessedHe was the son of Thomas and Katherine Sergeant.Gloucestershire, England
Blessed Maurice MackenraghtyBlessedHe was born around the year 1500 in Kilmallock, Limerick.Kilmallock, Limerick, Ireland
Blessed Dionís Domínguez MartínezBlessedHe was born on January 24, 1911, in the town of Villoria de Órbigo, located in Lleida, Spain.Villoria de Órbigo, Lleida, Spain
Blessed CatwallonBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is evident that he had a deep calling to the monastic life.Brittany, France
Blessed William ThomsonBlessedHe studied at the English College in Rheims, France, where he received his education and training for the priesthood.Blackburn, Lancastershire, England
Blessed Robert WatkinsonBlessedBorn in Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire, England, his exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed to be around the late 16th or early 17th…Hemingbrough, North Yorkshire, England
Blessed Antony PageBlessedHe embarked on a religious journey by studying at Douai, France, where he dedicated himself to the Catholic faith.Harrow, Middlesex, London, England
Blessed Hildegun Of SchönauBlessedBlessed Hildegun of Schönau, also known as Joseph, Brother Joseph, Hildegun of Neuss, Hildegunda, Hildegunde, Hildegund, or Ildegonda, was…The Rhineland, Germany
Blessed John FinchBlessedHis upbringing provided him with intimate insight into both worlds, yet he embraced Catholicism with profound conviction.Eccleston, Lancashire, England
Blessed Oda Of RivreulleBlessedBorn to the nobility in the Brabant region.Rivreulle
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