Sunday
June 21
Saints
26 records
Saint Demetria of RomeSaintAmidst the shadow cast by the apostasy of a Roman Emperor, a family stood as a beacon of unwavering fidelity to the Christian faith.Rome
Saint Leutfridus of LacroixSaintHe came from a noble family and was the brother of another saint, Saint Agofredus.Near Évreux, France
Saint Mewan of BretagneSaintMewan was born in Cornwall, England, in an era marked by the transition from paganism to Christianity.Bretagne
Saint Aloysius GonzagaSaintHe was born into the Italian nobility, as the son of Ferdinand Gonzaga, a prince in the Holy Roman Empire, who unfortunately had a gambling…The family castle of Castiglione delle Stivieri in Montua, Lombardy, Italy
Saint John RigbySaintMartyrBorn in 1570 at Harrack Hall in Wigan, Lancashire, John was initially raised as a Protestant.Harrack Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Saint Lazarus The LeperSaintSaint Lazarus the Leper, also known as Lazaro, was a significant figure in Christianity, mentioned in the parable of Lazarus and the rich…
Saint Ralph of BourgesSaintHe was born in the early 9th century and dedicated his life to serving God and the Church.Bourges
Saint Raymond of BarbastroSaintHe was born in Durban-sur-Arize in the diocese of Toulouse, France, but later became closely associated with the city of Barbastro in…Durban-sur-Arize, France
Saint José Isabel Flores VarelaSaintSaint Jose Isabel Flores Varela, also known as Father Jose Flores, was born on November 28, 1866, in Teul, Zacatecas, Mexico.Teul, Zacatecas, Mexico
Saint EngelmundSaintThough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that Engelmund was born in England.England
Saint Suibhne The SageSaintWhile the exact duration of his bishopric remains uncertain due to limited historical records, it is widely believed to have lasted between…
Saint Urciscenus of PaviaSaintHe faithfully served his see for a remarkable period of 33 years.Pavia
Saint CorbmacSaintHe was deeply inspired and guided by the teachings of Saint Columba, a revered spiritual leader of that time.
Saint Martin of TongresSaintBorn in the 6th century, Martin dedicated his life to the service of God and to spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.Tongres
Saint Martia of SyracuseSaintVery little is known about her, but her devotion to her faith and her ultimate sacrifice have made her a revered figure in the Catholic…Syracuse
Saint Dominic of ComacchioSaintHe is believed to have been born around the year 770, though little is known about his early life or family background.Comacchio
Saint Apollinaris of AfricaSaintVery little information about him has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Africa
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Melchiorre Della PaceBlessedAlthough specific details regarding his birth, death, veneration, and beatification are unavailable, his legacy is well-documented,…
Blessed ColagiaBlessedHailing from Barcelona, Spain, she flourished as a great spiritual teacher, providing invaluable guidance and instruction to her sisters.Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Nicholas PlutzerBlessedHis early life was marked by his privileged upbringing, but he soon became notorious for a dramatic incident that would radically alter the…Bohemia (in the area of modern Czech Republic)
Blessed Jacquesmorelle DupasBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and his community as a priest in the diocese of Poitiers.Ruffec, Charente, France
Blessed Jacques-Morelle DupasBlessed
Blessed Tommaso da OrvietoBlessed
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