Wednesday
May 20
Saints
29 records
Saint Arcangelo TadiniSaintFrom a young age, he became aware of the sufferings and challenges faced by people in his community.Verolanuova, Brescia, Italy
Saint Talaleo of EgeaSaintMartyrHe was born around 265 near Mount Lebanon in Phoenicia, which is present-day Lebanon.Near Mount Lebanon, Phoenicia
Saint Aurea of OstiaSaintShe is believed to have been born in Ostia, a ancient port city near Rome, in the 3rd century.Ostia
Saint Ethelbert of East AngliaSaintFrom a young age, Ethelbert showed great piety and a strong desire to pursue religious life.East Anglia
Saint Bernadine of SienaSaintBorn in 1380 in Massa di Carrara, Italy, he became renowned for his charismatic preaching, drawing thousands of listeners to the piazze of…Massa di Carrara, Italy
Saint Austregisilus of BourgesSaintHe was educated and trained as a courtier to King Gontrano, but despite the promise of a successful worldly life, Austregisilus felt a…Bourges, France
Saint Bernardine of SienaSaintThe enduring legacy of this holy friar is defined not by a specific date of birth or a singular miraculous event, but by the sheer…Siena
Saint Theodore of PaviaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but his contributions as the Bishop of Pavia from 743 to 778 have left a lasting impact on the…Pavia
Saint AureaSaintIn the vast tapestry of early Christian witness, few titles carry the solemn weight of the word Martyr.
Saint BaudileSaintIn the rugged and historically charged province of Gallia Narbonensis, a name stands as a testament to unwavering conviction.
Saint Lucifer of CagliariSaintHis strong devotion to the orthodox faith and vehement opposition to the Arian heresy have made him a notable defender of the Catholic…Cagliari
Saint Thalalaeus of EdessaSaintLittle is known about his early life, including his birthdate and family background.Edessa
Saint Hilary of ToulouseSaintBorn in the early fourth century, not much is known about his early life and background.Toulouse
Saint MarcelloSaintAlthough not much is known about his life and personal details, his courage and faith in the face of persecution have left an indelible…
Saint Basilla of RomeSaintShe was born into a noble and prestigious family, being the niece of Emperor Gallienus.Rome
Saint Baudelius of NimesSaintMartyrHe was born in Orleans, France, but his exact date of birth is unknown.Orleans, France
Saint Anastasius of BresciaSaintHe served as the Bishop of Brescia and played a pivotal role in the conversion of the Lombards from Arianism to Catholicism.Brescia
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Arnaldo SerraBlessedAlthough there is limited information available about his background and early life, his courageous and selfless actions in the face of…
Blessed Guy De GherardescaBlessedBorn in Pisa, Italy, his life is marked by his dedication towards a life of solitude and spiritual contemplation.Pisa, Italy
Blessed Albert Of BolognaBlessedBlessed Albert of Bologna, also known as San Alberto, was a member of the Parisi family and was born in Bologna, Italy.Bologna, Italy
Blessed Rafaél García TorresBlessedMartyrHe is venerated as a blessed in the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on May 20th.Almeria Spain
Blessed José Pérez FernándezBlessedBorn on September 4, 1912, in Sorbas, Almería, he grew up in a deeply Catholic environment.Sorbas, Almeria Spain
Blessed Tomás Valera GonzálezBlessedHe is venerated for his unwavering faith and courageous witness to Christ, and his feast day is celebrated on May 20th.Sorbas, Almeria Spain
Blessed Josepha Hendrina StenmannsBlessedHendrina Stenmanns was born at Issum in Germany in 1852, the eldest of seven children, and as a girl already visited the poor and the sick…Issum, Germany
Blessed Guido della GherardescaBlessed
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