Tuesday
May 19
Saints
21 records
Saint Dunstan of CanterburySaintHe was the son of Heorstan, a Wessex nobleman, and the nephew of Saint Athelm.Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, England
Saint Crispin of ViterboSaintHis father passed away when Pietro was very young, and his mother consecrated him to the Blessed Virgin Mary when he was just five years…Viterbo, Italy
Saint Theophilus of CorteSaintHe was a devout Catholic who joined the Franciscans in 1693, taking the name Theophilus, which means "friend of God.Corte, Corsica, France
Saint Pudens of RomeSaintBorn into a noble family, he pursued a career as a senator in ancient Rome.Rome
Pope Saint Urban ISaintHe was born in Rome, Italy, but specific details about his early life and family are limited.Rome, Italy
Saint DunstanSaint909 – 19 May 988) was an English bishop and Benedictine monk who played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of England…
Saint YvesSaintYves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, better known as Yves Saint Laurent (1 August 1936 – 1 June 2008), was a French fashion designer who…
Saint Cyril of TrierSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life or background, historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the…Trier
Saint Cyriaca of NicomediaSaintAlthough not much is known about her life, she is revered for her unwavering faith and martyrdom alongside five other unnamed companions.Nicomedia
Saint PhiloterusSaintLittle is known about his early life and education, but he grew up in a time of great religious and political turmoil in the Roman Empire.Nicomedia (in modern Turkey)
Saint Hadulfus of CambraiSaintHis father, Ragnulfo, was a martyr, and this likely played a significant role in shaping Hadulfus' religious inclinations.Arras, Pas-de-Calais, Neustria (in modern France)
Saint Evonio of AuvergneSaintHis name appears on saint lists as early as 950, but unfortunately, no further details or accounts about him have survived.Auvergne
Saint Parthenius of RomeSaintServing as a eunuch in the imperial palace of Tryphonia, wife of the Emperor and daughter of the Roman consul Aemilian, Parthenius held a…Armenia
Saint Calocerus of RomeSaintServing as a eunuch in the palace of Tryphonia, the wife of Emperor Decius, Calocerus held a position of trust, overseeing administrative…Armenia
Blesseds
19 records
Blessed Augustine NovelloBlessedHe was a highly educated individual who eventually graduated as a Doctor of law in Bologna, Italy.Taormina, Sicily
Blessed Lupo Of SagraBlessedBlessed Lupo of Sagra, a Mercedarian friar, is recognized for his exceptional service and devotion to Christianity during the late 15th…Sagra
Blessed Lucinio Fontanil MedinaBlessedAt the age of 30, he joined the Franciscan Capuchins in 1914 and took the name Primitivo di Villamizar.Villamizar, León, Spain
Blessed Hanz WagnerBlessedHe began his spiritual journey as a young man when he joined the Carthusians at the Ittingen convent near Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland…Riedlinger, Germany
Blessed Juan Of San DomenicoBlessedBlessed Juan of San Domenico, also known as Juan Martinez y Cid, was a Dominican priest and martyr, revered for his unwavering faith and…Manzanal de los Infantes, Zamora, Spain
Blessed Peter WrightBlessedHowever, he later converted to Catholicism and dedicated his life to the service of God.Slipton, Northamptonshire, England
Blessed Józef CzempielBlessedHe was born on September 21, 1883, in Józefka, a village in the Sláskie region of Poland.Józefka, Sláskie, Poland
Blessed Juan Of CetinaBlessedBlessed Juan of Cetina, also known as Juan de Cetina, is a revered figure in the Catholic Church primarily for his courageous missionary…Spain
Blessed Bartolomea Of SienaBlessedBlessed Bartolomea of Siena, also known as Elisabetta, was born in the late 13th century in Siena, Italy.Siena
Blessed Humiliana De CerchiBlessedAt the young age of 16, she entered into marriage but unfortunately became a widow in her youth.Florence, Italy
Blessed Jeanbaptistexavier LoirBlessedHe was the son of Jacques-Louis Loir, the director of the mint in Besançon, and Elizabeth Juliot.Besançon, Doubs, France
Blessed Peter De DuenasBlessedLittle is known about his early life and education.Valencia, Spain
Blessed Pina SurianoBlessedGiuseppina Suriano, always known as Pina, was born at Partinico, a farming town in the province of Palermo within the archdiocese of…Partinico, Palermo, Italy
Blessed Jacques-Louis de Besançon LoirBlessed
Blessed Juan de Santo Domingo Martínez CidBlessed
Blessed UmilianaBlessed
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