Monday
May 18
Saints
16 records
Pope Saint John ISaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he entered the priesthood and served diligently in Rome.Populonia, Tuscany, Italy
Saint Venantius of CamerinoSaintHe was born around 235 in Camerino, Italy, and lived during a time of intense persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius.Camerino
Martyrs of AncyraSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Ancyra were a group of seven nuns who were martyred during the persecutions of Diocletian in the early 4th century.Ancyra
Saint Eric of SwedenSaintHe ascended to the throne as King of Sweden and became a prominent figure in the country's history.Sweden
Saint Potamon of HeracleaSaintHe served as the Bishop of Heraclea, Egypt, during a time of intense persecution against Christians.Heraclea
Saint Elgiva of ShaftesburySaintShe was born in the late 9th century and gained prominence through her royal connections and dedication to the Church.Shaftesbury
Saint Ortasio of AlexandriaSaintWhile Saint Ortasio's life remains shrouded in limited historical records, his unwavering faith and courageous witness to the Christian…Alexandria
Saint Serapione of AlexandriaSaintUnfortunately, very little is known about his life, and as a result, not much information is available regarding his representation or…Alexandria
Saint Feredarius of IonaSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Ireland and later dedicated his life to the monastic…Ireland
Saint Tomaseu Son ChasonSaintBorn in 1839 in Deoksan, Chungcheong-do, Korea, he grew up in a devout Catholic family.Deoksan, Chungcheong-do, Korea
Saint Felix of SalonaSaintMartyrHe is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.Salona
Saint MerililaunSaintVery little is known about his early life, but his significance lies in his journey and eventual martyrdom.England
Saint Dioscorus of KynopolisSaintOur understanding of his life comes from historical documents, which provide insight into his time as a lector in a church located in…Kynopolis
Blesseds
12 records
Blessed Burchard Of BeinwilBlessedBlessed Burchard of Beinwil, also known as Burchard of Beinwil, was an esteemed Catholic priest and miracle worker who dedicated his life…Langemat, Muri, Switzerland
Blessed William Of ToulouseBlessedBlessed William of Toulouse, also known as William de la Calme, was a renowned figure born into the French nobility around the year 1297 in…Toulouse, France
Blessed Jan OprzadekBlessedHe entered the Franciscan Friars Minor in the province of Saint Mary of the Angels in 1912, dedicating himself to a life of prayer,…Koscielec, Poland
Blessed Stanislaw KubskiBlessedHe dedicated his life to pastoral work in the Parish of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Inowroclaw, Poland.Ksiaz, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed Roland Of HasnonBlessedBlessed Roland of Hasnon, also known as Rolando or Rotland, was a Benedictine monk known for his dedication to the monastic life and his…Hasnon
Blessed Nicholas Denise Of BeuzevilleBlessedHe was born in an unknown year and died in 1509 of natural causes.Beuzeville
Blessed BurkardBlessed
Blessed Marcin OprządekBlessed
Blessed Stanisław KubskiBlessed
Blessed Guillaume de ToulouseBlessed
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