Tuesday
June 23
Saints
15 records
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 citizen
Saint Bilio of VannesSaintHe lived during a tumultuous and perilous period, facing the invasion of the Normans.Vannes
Saint 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…Southwark, England
Saint Hidulphus of HainaultSaint, and Hydulfus of...Hainault
Saint Moeliai of NendrumSaintHe was baptized by Saint Patrick, the renowned Apostle of Ireland, and later became the abbot of Nendrum Monastery.Ireland
Saint 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.Sutri
Saint Zenas of PhiladelphiaSaintBorn a slave, he had the fortune of serving under the guidance of the renowned saint, Zeno.Philadelphia
Saint Lietbert of CambraiSaintHe dedicated himself to the service of the Church and rose through the ranks to become the Archdeacon of Cambrai, France.Brabant, Belgium
Saint 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 OigniesBlessedBlessed Mary of Oignies, also known as Maria di Oignies or Marie d'Oignies, was born in 1167 in Nivelles, in the diocese of Liege, Belgium.Nivelles, Belgium
Blessed Ioan SuciuBlessedHe displayed exceptional academic talents from a young age and embarked on a journey of theological studies.Blaj, Alba, Romania
Blessed 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 Walhère Of DinantBlessedBlessed Walhère of Dinant, also known as Walhère of Bouvignes, Walhère of Namur, Walhère of Onhaye, Baraclas, Bohy, Valerio, Valero,…Bouvignes-sur-Meuse (modern Dinant), Namur (in modern Belgium)
Blessed Peter Of JuillyBlessedBlessed Peter of Juilly, also known as Peter of Jully, was a renowned Benedictine monk and preacher, who is remembered for his close…England
Blessed Félix Of CîteauxBlessedBlessed Félix of Cîteaux, also known as Félix of Valois, was a Cistercian monk who lived during the 12th century.Cîteaux
Blessed 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, Italy
Blessed 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.Irish
Blessed Pietro Giacomo da PesaroBlessed
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