Wednesday
May 27
Saints
22 records
Saint Augustine of CanterburySaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he belonged to the noble class.Rome, Italy
Saint Barbara KimSaintMartyrShe is remembered as a brave martyr who faced persecution for her unwavering faith in the Catholic Church.Si-heung, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Saint Secundus of TroiaSaintHe is believed to have been born in north Africa, and he immigrated to Italy to escape persecution by the Arian Vandals.Troia
Saint Liberius of AnconaSaintRenowned for his piety and wisdom, he became a revered figure in the region.Ancona
Saint Gonzaga GonzaSaintBorn in Busoga, Uganda, there is limited information available regarding Gonzaga's early life and upbringing.Busoga, Uganda
Saint Barbara YiSaintMartyrShe is considered a martyr for her unwavering faith, even in the face of persecution and death.Jeongpa, Seoul, South Korea
Saint Antanansio BazzekukettaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but he is remembered as a devout convert to the Catholic faith.Buganda, Uganda
Saint MelangellSaintBorn in Ireland, she lived during the 6th century and became known for her piety, dedication, and selfless acts of compassion.Irish
Saint Gausbert de MontsalvySaintThe spiritual life of the early medieval church was often defined by a tension between the call to solitude and the imperative of service.
Saint Ranulf of ArrasSaintWhile there is relatively limited information available about his life, his legacy is primarily associated with his role as the father of…Arras
Saint Frederick of LiègeSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background, but he is believed to have been born in the region of Cologne, Germany, around…Liège
Saint Evangelius of AlexandriaSaintHis life and martyrdom reflect the unwavering faith and dedication of early Christians in the face of persecution.Alexandria
Saint Bruno of WürzburgSaintHe was the nephew of Pope Gregory V and a cousin to Emperor Conrad II.Würzburg
Saint Julian of JerusalemSaintBorn around the year 454, he felt a calling to dedicate his life to God and pursued this path by embarking on a journey to Jerusalem.Jerusalem
Saint Acculus of AlexandriaSaintHe lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during a time when Christians faced severe persecution due to their faith.Alexandria
Saint Restituta of SoraSaintMartyrShe lived during a time of intense persecution under the Roman Emperor Aurelian.Rome, Italy
Saint EthianSaintUnfortunately, very little is known about his early life, as there is no detailed historical record or information available regarding his…
Blesseds
18 records
Blessed Dionysius Of SemurBlessedBlessed Dionysius of Semur, also known as Dionysius of France, was born around the year 1500 in France.France
Blessed Hugo Of HaarlemBlessedMartyrBlessed Hugo of Haarlem, also known as Hugo van Asch van IJsselstein, was a layman who was martyred by Calvinists during the turbulent…Haarlem
Blessed Edmund DukeBlessedHe valiantly served the Catholic community during a time of intense persecution, ultimately sacrificing his own life in defense of his…Kent, England
Blessed Richard HolidayBlessedLittle is known about his early life and education, but it is believed that he received his priestly formation in the Catholic faith during…Yorkshire, England
Blessed Lambert RoesenveldBlessedHe served as the Mayor of Haarlem during a tumultuous period marked by religious conflict.
Blessed Matthias Of NagasakiBlessedBlessed Matthias of Nagasaki, also known as Blessed Matthias of Kazusagoko, was a devout layman who lived during the period of Christian…Kazusagoko, Japan
Blessed Sixto Alonso HelvaBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, marked by the unrest and violence of the Spanish Civil War.Poago, Asturias, Spain
Blessed Richard HillBlessedHe is widely recognized as one of the Martyrs of Douai and one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales.Yorkshire, England
Blessed James Of NoceraBlessedBlessed James of Nocera, also known as James of Santa Croce di' Fontavellana, was a devoted monk in the region of Umbria, Italy.Nocera, Umbria, Italy
Blessed Frans RembrandtsBlessedBorn in an unspecified year, Frans was the son of Jacob, a devout man who instilled in him values of faith and service.
Blessed Maria Of HaarlemBlessedMartyrBlessed Maria of Haarlem, also known as Widow Maria of Haarlem, was a devout Catholic woman who lived during the 16th century in the city…Haarlem
Blessed John HoggBlessedHe was born around 1565 in Ugthorpe, North Yorkshire, England.Ugthorpe, North Yorkshire, England
Blessed Quirinus TalesiusBlessedAlthough his birthdate remains unknown, it is believed that he lived during the period of religious turmoil and conflict between Catholics…
Blessed Ursula Of HaarlemBlessedBlessed Ursula of Haarlem, also known as Ursula van Beckum, was a Beguine sister who lived during the 16th century in Haarlem, Netherlands.Haarlem
Blessed Hadrian Of HaarlemBlessedBlessed Hadrian of Haarlem, also known as "Adriaan Vilain" or "Adrianus Vlack," was a layman and government official during the 16th…Haarlem
Blessed Maria Antonia SamàBlessedMaria Antonia Samà was born at Sant'Andrea Jonio in Calabria in 1875 into a very poor family.Sant'Andrea Jonio, Catanzaro, Italy
Blessed Camille Costa de BeauregardBlessedCamille Costa de Beauregard was born at Chambéry on 17 February 1841, the fifth of eleven children of the Marquis Pantaléon, a gentleman of…Chambéry, France
Blessed Gausberto Of MontsalvyBlessedBlessed Gausberto of Montsalvy (c.Montsalvy
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