Tuesday
June 23
Saints
16 records
Saint Giuseppe CafassoSaintDespite being born with a deformed spine and suffering from physical disabilities throughout his life, Giuseppe Cafasso's unwavering faith…Castelnuovo d’Asti, ItalySaint EtheldredaSaintShe was the sister of Saint Jurmin and a relative of King Anna.Saint Agrippina of RomeSaintMartyrShe chose to consecrate herself as a virgin, which was the closest thing to being a nun in that era.Imperial Roman citizenSaint Bilio of VannesSaintHe lived during a tumultuous and perilous period, facing the invasion of the Normans.VannesSaint Thomas GarnetSaintHe was born into a devout Catholic family, his father being Richard Garnet, an Oxford don, and his uncle being Henry Garnet, the superior of…Southwark, EnglandHoly Martyrs of NicomediaSaintMartyrIn the shadow of the imperial palace at Nicomedia, where the edicts of the state were forged to crush the faith of the Christians, a…NicomediaSaint Hidulphus of HainaultSaint, and Hydulfus of...HainaultSaint Moeliai of NendrumSaintHe was baptized by Saint Patrick, the renowned Apostle of Ireland, and later became the abbot of Nendrum Monastery.IrelandSaint James of ToulSaintHe was the brother of another saint, Saint Liliosa of Toul.Berrigny, Haute Marne (in modern France)Saint Felix of SutriSaintHe is revered as a martyr for his unwavering commitment to his faith, even in the face of persecution.SutriSaint Zenas of PhiladelphiaSaintBorn a slave, he had the fortune of serving under the guidance of the renowned saint, Zeno.PhiladelphiaSaint Lietbert of CambraiSaintHe dedicated himself to the service of the Church and rose through the ranks to become the Archdeacon of Cambrai, France.Brabant, BelgiumSaint Liliosa of ToulSaintShe hailed from a noble Gallic family and was the sister of another prominent saint, Saint Jacob of Toul.Gaul (in modern France)Saint Zeno of PhiladelphiaSaintHe served as a soldier in the imperial Roman army, where he witnessed the persecution and martyrdom of fellow Christians.Philadelphia in Arabia near the Dead Sea (probably refers to Rabbath-Ammon east of Palestine, the modern Amman, Jordan)Saint BiliusSaintIn the annals of the Breton church, few figures shine with the stark intensity of the martyrdom witnessed by the faithful in Vannes.Saint LanfrancoSaintLanfranco was an Italian architect active from around 1099 to 1110, primarily known for his work on the Modena Cathedral.
Blesseds
12 records
Blessed Mary of OigniesBlessedDespite being born into a wealthy family, Mary felt a strong calling to the religious life from an early age.Nivelles, BelgiumBlessed Ioan SuciuBlessedHe displayed exceptional academic talents from a young age and embarked on a journey of theological studies.Blaj, Alba, RomaniaBlessed Frances MartelBlessedShe is best known for founding the monastery of the Assumption in Seville, Spain, where she lived a life of immense piety and dedication to…Blessed Lanfranco BeccariBlessed1124 in Gropello, Pavia, Italy.Gropello, Pavia, ItalyBlessed Walhère of DinantBlessedHe came from a wealthy land-owning family, but unfortunately, his mother passed away when he was just an infant.Bouvignes-sur-Meuse (modern Dinant), Namur (in modern Belgium)Blessed Peter of JuillyBlessedBorn in England, the exact details of Peter's early life remain elusive.EnglandBlessed Félix of CîteauxBlessedUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, leaving us with a rather elusive figure.CîteauxBlessed Thomas Corsini of OrvietoBlessedBorn around the year 1300 in Orvieto, Italy, he dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow brothers and sisters.Orvieto, ItalyBlessed Lupo de ParedesBlessedBorn in an unknown date and place, he entered the Mercedarian Order at the age of 34.Blessed Francis OsullivanBlessedHe was born in Ireland, though specific details of his birth and early life remain unknown.IrishBlessed Maria Raffaella CimattiBlessedBlessed Maria Raffaella Cimatti , virgin of the Sisters of Mercy for the Sick At Alatri in Lazio, Blessed Maria Raffaella Cimatti , virgin…Blessed Pietro Giacomo da PesaroBlessedBlessed Pietro Giacomo da Pesaro , Augustinian priest In the hermitage of Valmanente in the Marches, Blessed Pietro Giacomo da Pesaro …
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