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June 18

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Luna Crescens

Saints

35 records

Saint Gregorio Giovanni GasparoSaintIn the storied history of the Diocese of Padua, few shepherds left a mark as enduring as that of Bishop Gregorio Giovanni Gasparo.Saint Calogerus the AnchoriteSaintHe is widely recognized for his devout life as a hermit, spending his last 35 years near Girgenti, Sicily.Greece Saint Gregory BarbarigoSaintHe was the son of a Venetian senator and received a high-quality education at the prestigious University of Padua.Venice, Italy Saint Equizio of TeleseSaintLittle is known about his early life, including the exact dates of his birth and death.Telese Saint MarcellianSaintMarcellian had a twin brother named Saint Mark.Saint Marina of BithyniaSaintBorn in Bithynia, which is situated in modern-day Turkey, little is known about her early life and family background.Bithynia Martyrs of TripoliSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Tripoli were a group of three imperial Roman soldiers who were recognized for their unwavering faith and unyielding…Greek Saint Calogero of SicilySaintBorn around 466 in Chalcedon, Thrace, Calogero dedicated his life to spiritual pursuits from a young age.Chalcedon, Thrace Saint MarkSaintBorn into a pagan family, he was raised according to pagan customs.Saint Alena of DilbeekSaintShe is highly venerated in the Catholic Church for her unwavering faith and her ultimate sacrifice for the sake of her religious beliefs.Near Brussels, Belgium Saint CalogeroSaintHigh upon the rugged slopes of Mount Gemmariaro, overlooking the rugged coastline of western Sicily, a solitary figure once sought the…Saint LeontiusSaintMartyrThe ancient coast of Phoenicia, now the modern nation of Lebanon, has long served as a crucible for faith, where the clash between imperial…Saint Marina of AlexandriaSaintHer life and martyrdom have left a lasting impact and have been recognized and venerated by the Catholic Church.Alexandria Saint Guy of BaumeSaintHe is believed to have lived in the 10th century, although the exact dates of his birth and death are not precisely known.Baume Saint Fortunatus the PhilosopherSaintHe is known for his deep education, personal piety, and significant contributions to the Christian faith.Saint Demetrius of FragalataSaintHis life and ministry were marked by his unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith, even in the face of adversity.Fragalata Saint Gregory of FragalataSaintLittle is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth, but his contributions as a devout bishop and saint have left a…Fragalata Saint Elisabeth von SchönauSaintIn the verdant valleys of the Rhineland, where the currents of the river reflect the ancient stone of ecclesiastical history, there stood a…

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Blesseds

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Blessed Peter SanchezBlessedLittle is known about his early life, including his birth date and background.Blessed Osanna AndreasiBlessedAt the age of five, she reportedly beheld visions of angels, paradise, and the Holy Trinity.Mantua, Italy Blessed Cadwgan of BangorBlessedCadwgan was born in the 12th century in England.England Blessed Marina of SpoletoBlessedBorn in the early 13th century in Spoleto, Italy, Marina grew up in a devout Catholic family.Spoleto, Italy Blessed Jerome of VallumbrosaBlessedAlthough limited information is available about his life, his spiritual journey and dedication to God continue to inspire many.Vallumbrosa Blessed Gundisalvus of SilosBlessedAlthough not much is known about his early life and birth, his contributions within the monastery and his dedication to a life of holiness…Silos Blessed Euphemia of AltenmünsterBlessedShe was blessed with a pious upbringing and was the sister of Saint Mechtildis of Edelstetten.Bavaria, Germany

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