Saturday
June 20
Saints
20 records
Saint Adalbert of MagdeburgSaintHe later became a Benedictine monk at the monastery of Saint Maximin in Trier, Germany.Lorraine regionSaint John of PulsanoSaintBorn around 1070 in Matera, a town in the Basilicata region of Italy, John led a life of great austerity and spiritual devotion.Matera, Basilicata region, ItalySaint BenignaSaintWhile some narratives suggest that she was one of the companions of Saint Ursula, the disparity in time periods indicates that these stories…Saint Giovanni ScalcioneSaintIn the rugged landscapes of southern Italy, where the spiritual life of the medieval church found fertile ground, a figure emerged whose…Irish MartyrsSaintMartyrThe Irish Martyrs, also known as the 17 Martyrs of Ireland, are a group of individuals who were executed for their Catholic faith during the…Saint Methodius of OlympusSaintMartyrHe dedicated his life to serving God and became a priest.OlympusSaint GobainSaintThe fervor of the early medieval church was defined by the tireless journeying of the Irish missionaries, men who left their native shores…Saint Cassán of CluainrathaSaintIt is believed that he lived during the early medieval period, most likely in Ireland.CluainrathaSaint Benigna of TrzebniceSaintBorn in the 13th century into a devout Christian family, Benigna felt a strong calling to dedicate her life to God.TrzebniceSaint Guibsech of CluainbairennSaintShe is best known for her role in founding a community of nuns in Cluain-Bairenn, which is now located in Roscommon County, Ireland.CluainbairennSaint Helen of OehrenSaintWhile there is limited information available about her life, her dedication to her religious vocation and her exemplary leadership within…OehrenSaint Novatus of RomeSaintHe was born around the year 151 in Rome, during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius.RomeSaint Gemma of SaintongeSaintBorn into a noble pagan family, Gemma's life was marked by her unwavering faith and strong adherence to her Christian beliefs.SaintongeSaint Edburga of CaistorSaintLittle is known about her early life, but it is believed that she was born in the 7th century, the daughter of King Penda, who was a pagan…CaistorSaint Macarius of PetraSaintBorn as Arius, he eventually changed his name to Macarius in protest against the Arian heresy which was spreading throughout the region.As AriusSaint Paul of Lower MoesiaSaintNot much is known about Saint Paul's early life or his background.Lower MoesiaSaint GobanSaintBorn in Ireland, Saint Goban dedicated his life to the pursuit of holiness and the spread of the Christian faith.IrelandSaint Cyriacus of Lower MoesiaSaintUnfortunately, very little information has survived regarding his life, and no specific details about his birth, family, or early years are…Lower Moesia
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Blesseds
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Blessed William HarcourtBlessedHe studied at the renowned Jesuit College in Saint-Omer, France, where he honed his intellect and deepened his spiritual commitment.Kirkham, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Margareta EbnerBlessedShe was born into wealth around 1291 in Donauwörth, Bavaria, Germany.Donauwörth, Bavaria, GermanyBlessed Francisco PachecoBlessedHe lived during a time when Catholicism was thriving and spreading its influence around the world.Ponte de Lima, Braga, PortugalBlessed Giovanni Battista ZolaBlessedHe demonstrated a deep sense of spirituality from a young age and eventually decided to join the Jesuits in 1595 in his hometown of Brescia.Brescia, ItalyBlessed John GavanBlessedHe received his education at the prestigious Jesuit College in Saint Omer, France.London, EnglandBlessed Baltasar de Torres AriasBlessedNot much is known about his early life and education, but his fervent devotion to the Catholic Church led him to join the Society of Jesus…Granada, SpainBlessed Petrus RinseiBlessedBorn in Hachirao, Nagasaki, Japan, around 1588, little is known about his early life and upbringing.Hachirao, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Margaret BallBlessedShe was born around 1515 in Skreen, Meath, Ireland.Skreen, Meath, IrelandBlessed John FenwickBlessedHis family disowned him when he converted to Catholicism, a decision that would shape the course of his life and ultimately lead to his…Durham, EnglandBlessed Ioannes KisakuBlessedBorn around 1605 in Kuchinotsu, Nagasaki, Japan, not much is known about his early life or family background.Kuchinotsu, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Gaspar SadamatsuBlessedNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he joined the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, and dedicated…Hasami, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Paulus ShinsukeBlessedHe was born around 1581 in Urada, Nagasaki, Japan.Urada, Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Vincentius KaunBlessedNot much is known about his early life, but he later joined the Society of Jesus and became a dedicated servant of God.KoreaBlessed Donough MaccreadyBlessedProfile: Priest in the diocese of Down and Connor, Ireland.IrishBlessed Benignus of BreslauBlessedBenignus of Breslau, was a thirteenth-century Cistercian monk who lived in Breslau, Silesia, which is now part of Poland.BreslauBlessed Dermot OhurleyBlessedHe came from a wealthy family, being the son of William O’Brien O’Hurley and Honoria.Emly, County Tipperary, IrelandBlessed Anthony TurnerBlessedHe received a comprehensive education at Cambridge University, where he distinguished himself for his intelligence and academic prowess.Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, EnglandBlessed Thomas WhitbreadBlessedHe grew up in a time of religious turmoil when Catholicism was officially suppressed, and practicing the faith was punishable by law.Essex, England
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