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Saints

27 records

Saint FlorianSaintMartyrThe memory of this martyr is anchored in the chilling finality of water and stone, a dramatic end that echoes through the centuries from…
Saint John HoughtonSaintMartyrHe received a comprehensive education and graduated from Cambridge University with degrees in civil and canon law.Essex, England
Saint Florian of LorchSaintMartyrHe is widely celebrated as the patron saint of firefighters and those who protect us from fire due to an extraordinary incident associated…Lorch
Saint Richard ReynoldsSaintMartyrFrom a young age, he displayed a deep passion for learning and a strong devotion to his Catholic faith.Devon, England
Saint Arbeo of FreisingSaintBorn around the year 723 in Mais, which is now modern-day Meran, South Tyrol, Italy, Arbeo dedicated his life to serving God and became…Mais (modern Meran), South Tyrol, Italy
Saint Robert LawrenceSaintMartyrHe served as the Prior of the Carthusian charterhouse of Beauvale, located in Nottingham, England.English
Saint Augustine WebsterSaintMartyrBorn in England, he pursued his studies at Cambridge University, where he obtained a profound knowledge of theology and Christian…
Saint Judas CyriacusSaintHe is celebrated as a martyr who was executed during the persecutions of Julian the Apostate, possibly while on a pilgrimage to the Holy…
Saint Pelagia of TarsusSaintMartyrShe was martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.Tarsus
Carthusian MartyrsSaintMartyrThe Carthusian Martyrs were a group of devout Carthusian monks who bravely stood up for their faith during a tumultuous period in English…
Saint Antonina of NicaeaSaintAlthough limited historical records exist, it is widely believed that she was born in Nicaea, Bithynia, which is now modern-day Turkey.Nicaea
Saint Curcodomus of AuxerreSaintUnfortunately, there seems to be very limited information available about Saint Curcodomus of Auxerre.Auxerre
Saint Ethelred of BardneySaintAs a member of the royal family, he was brought up with all the privileges and responsibilities befitting his status.Bardney
Saint Cunegund of RegensburgSaintBorn in the early 10th century, the exact date remains uncertain, in a noble family in the region of Luxembourg, Cunegund displayed…Regensburg
Martyrs of CirtaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Cirta, also known as the Martyrs of Cirtha or Martyrs of Tzirta, were a group of clergy and laity who were martyred together…Cirta
Saint Paulinus of SenigalliaSaintHe was born in the 8th century, though the exact year remains unknown.Senigallia
Martyrs of NovellaraSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Novellara were a group of individuals who were brutally martyred together during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian in…Novellara
Saint Albian of AlbeeSaintBorn in Albee, a town in the ancient region of Asia Minor, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the spreading of the Gospel.Albee
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Blesseds

13 records

Blessed Michal GiedroycBlessedDespite being born with a number of birth defects, including dwarfism and the use of only one foot, Michal's life was marked by exceptional…Giedraiciai (Giedrojcie), Moletu rajonas, Lithuania
Blessed Ladislas Of GielniówBlessedBlessed Ladislas of Gielniów, also known as the Apostle of Lithuania, Wladyslaw of Gielniów, or Władysław z Gielniowa, was born around 1440…Gielniów, Poland
Blessed Luca Da ToroBlessedLittle is known about his early life and birth details.
Blessed Jeanmartin MoÿeBlessedHe received his education at various prestigious institutions including the College of Pont-à-Mousson, the Jesuit College at Strasburg, and…Cutting, Meurthe, France
Blessed Victor Emilio MoscosocárdenasBlessedHe was baptized just six days after his birth, receiving the sacrament of initiation into the Catholic Church.Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
Blessed Angela Bartolomea Dei RanziBlessedBorn in an unspecified year, her life remains shrouded in mystery, with limited historical records available.
Blessed Angela Isabella Dei RanziBlessedBorn in a time of religious turmoil, Isabella dedicated her life to serving God and to furthering the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Blessed Paolino BigazziniBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and became a monk at the monastery of Saints Marco e Lucia del Sambuco in Perugia, Italy.
Blessed Margareta KratzBlessedShe was born around the year 1430 in Scharfenstein, Germany.Scharfenstein, Germany
Blessed John HaileBlessedHe served as the Vicar of Isleworth, a parish located in Middlesex, England.
Blessed HilsindisBlessedShe grew up in a noble family and was well-educated in both secular and religious matters.
Blessed Władysław z GielniowaBlessed
Blessed Jean-Martin MoyëBlessed

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