Thursday
May 28
Saints
24 records
Saint Heliconis of ThessalonicaSaintHer steadfast faith and refusal to worship idols marked her as a symbol of resistance and devotion to God.Thessalonica
Saint Caraunus of ChartresSaintBorn in Gaul in the 5th century, Caraunus experienced a deep calling towards the religious life from an early age.Gaul
Saint HeliconisSaintIn the vibrant, marble-clad heart of ancient Corinth, amidst the bustling trade routes of Achaia, a quiet but unshakeable witness rose to…
Saint Moelodhran of IonaSaintDespite the limited information available about his life, his dedication to the monastic way of life and his contributions to the spread of…Iona
Saint Eugene of ArmaghSaintBorn in Ireland in the 8th century, little is known about Saint Eugene's early life, but his work as a monk and abbot left a lasting impact…Ireland
Saint JustoSaintIn the rugged landscape of northern Spain, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, a quiet luminary emerged to guide the faithful…
Saint Podius of FlorenceSaintBorn in Tuscany, Italy, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.Tuscany, Italy
Saint Caraunus The DeaconSaintHailing from Rome, Italy, he devoted his life to the service of God and became a revered deacon, as well as a missionary to Gaul.Rome, Italy
Saint Dioscorides of RomeSaintUnfortunately, due to limited historical information, many details of his life remain unknown.Rome
Saint Phaolô HạnhSaintSaint Phaolô Hanh, also known as Paul Hanh, was born around 1826 in Cho Quán, Gia Ðinh, Vietnam, to a devout Christian family.Cho Quán, Gia Ðinh, Vietnam
Saint Crescens of RomeSaintNot much is known about his background or upbringing, as historical records about his life are scarce.Rome
Saint Helladius of RomeSaintNot much is known about his early life, including his birth and family background.Rome
Saint Gemiliano of CagliariSaintHe is remembered as a courageous Christian leader who faced persecution during the reign of Emperor Nero.Cagliari
Saint Eoghan The SageSaintUnfortunately, very little reliable information has survived about his life and accomplishments, making it challenging to provide a…
Blesseds
20 records
Blessed Luigi BiraghiBlessedHe was the fifth of eight children in his family.Vignate, Milan, Italy
Blessed Iuliu HossuBlessedHe was the son of Ioan Hossu and Victoria Mariutiu.Milas, Bistrita-Nasaud, arch, Romania
Blessed Maria BagnesiBlessedShe was a happy and beautiful child, although frequently neglected by her mother who often left her to the care of others.Florence, Italy
Blessed Agnese Pacifica PanasBlessedShe was born on 15 January 1896 in Alano di Piave, in the Diocese of Padua, Belluno, Italy.Alano di Piave, Belluno, Italy
Blessed Wladyslaw DemskiBlessedHe grew up to become a renowned professor of classical languages and later decided to dedicate his life to the priesthood.Sztum, Pomorskie, Poland
Blessed Mary Of The NativityBlessedBlessed Mary of the Nativity, also known as Anna de Corro, was a devout Spanish nun and a member of the Mercedarian Order.The Nativity
Blessed Robert JohnsonBlessedHe received his education in theology and philosophy at Rheims, France, and Rome, Italy.Shropshire, England
Blessed Albert Of CsanádBlessedBlessed Albert of Csanád, also known as Albert of Tata, was an esteemed member of the Ordo Fratrum Sancti Pauli Primi Eremita, or the Order…Csanád
Blessed Herculaneum Of PiegaroBlessedBorn in the late 14th century in Piegaro, Italy, he dedicated his life to the service of God.Late 14th-century at Piegaro, Italy
Blessed Thomas FordBlessedHe received a Master of Arts at Trinity College, Oxford, England on 14 July 1567, where he excelled in his studies.Devon, Devonshire, England
Blessed John ShertBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is recorded that he was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford, graduating in 1566.Shert Hall, near Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
Blessed Lluís Berenguer MoratonaBlessedHe was known for his deep devotion to his faith and his commitment to serving others.Santa Maria d’Horta, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Ercolano da PiegaroBlessed
Blessed Maria Bartolomea BagnesiBlessed
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