Wednesday
May 6
Saints
21 records
Saint Venerius of MilanSaintHe is remembered as a close friend and associate of several prominent saints, including Saint Paulinus of Nola, Saint Delphinus of…Milan
Saint BenedettaSaintIn the annals of the early Church, few testimonies carry the weight of those penned by Pope Gregory the Great.
Saint Marianus of LambesaSaintHe is recognized as a lector and a martyr for his unwavering faith and dedication to spreading the Gospel.Lambesa
Saint Venustus of AfricaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his devotion and sacrifice have not been forgotten.Africa
Saint Petronax of Monte CassinoSaintHe was born around 670 in Brescia, Lombardy, in northern Italy.Brescia, Lombardy, northern Italy
Saint Lucius of CyreneSaintHe is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles by Saint Luke the Apostle.Cyrene
Saint James of NumidiaSaintHe lived during a time of intense persecution of the faithful under the rule of Emperor Valerian.Numidia
Saint Benedicta of RomeSaintLittle is known about her early life or family background, but she is most famously remembered for her close friendship with Saint Galla,…Rome
Saint Justus of VienneSaintBorn in an unknown date, Justus dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ and establishing the Christian faith in the…Vienne
Saint HeliodorusSaintNot much is known about his life prior to his martyrdom, but his steadfast faith and unwavering dedication to Christ have made him a…
Saint Edbert of LindisfarneSaintBorn in 7th century England, he devoted his life to serving God and his fellowmen, leaving a profound impact on the religious community…England
Saint Evodius of AntiochSaintHe is believed to have been one of the 72 disciples commissioned by Jesus and served as a priest and Bishop of Antioch.Antioch
Saint Colman of Loch EchinSaintWhile no details of his life have survived, his inclusion in these martyrologies suggests that he was venerated as a holy figure in early…Loch Echin
Saint Protogenes of SyriaSaintAmidst the persecution, the Catholic bishop of Edessa, Barsete, was sent into exile, prompting Protogene and a fellow priest named Eulogius…Edessa, Syria
Saint Theodotus of KyreniaSaintHe is revered as a martyr, having been imprisoned, tortured, and ultimately executed during the persecutions of Licinius.Kyrenia
Saint AcutaSaintAs a pre-Congregation saint, she lived and died for her faith before the formal canonization process was established.
Blesseds
15 records
Blessed Maria Catalina TroianiBlessedShe was the third of four children born to Tommaso Troiani and Teresa Panici.Giuliano di Roma, Italy
Blessed Ponzio Of BarellisBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but he distinguished himself academically by receiving a doctorate in civil law.Toulouse, France
Blessed Henryk KaczorowskiBlessedKnown for his strong faith and compassionate nature, he served as a spiritual mentor and guide to many seminarians under his care.Bierzwiennej, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed Peter De TornamiraBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and worked tirelessly to help those in need.
Blessed William TandiBlessedHe was associated with the convent of San Michele del Monte in Zaragoza, Spain, where he resided and carried out his religious duties.
Blessed Edward JonesBlessedHe was raised in the Anglican faith, but his spiritual journey eventually led him to embrace Catholicism.Wales
Blessed Bartolomeo PuccifranceschiBlessedHe was born into a wealthy Tuscan noble family and enjoyed a comfortable upbringing.Latter 13th century in Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Blessed Kazimierz GostyńskiBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and his flock, becoming a zealous parish priest and a respected teacher.Warsaw, Poland
Blessed Anthony MiddletonBlessedHe was the son of Ambrose Middleton from Barnard Castle, Durham, and Cecil, the daughter of Anthony Crackenthorpe from Howgill Castle,…Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire, England
Blessed Prudence CastoriBlessedBorn in Milan, Italy, her exact birthdate is not known, but she lived during the 15th century.Milan, Italy
Blessed Bartolomeo Pucci-FranceschiBlessed
Blessed Maria Caterina di Santa Rosa da ViterboBlessed
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