Friday
June 26
Saints
35 records
Saint David the DendriteSaintAmong the vast tapestry of ascetics who sought the face of God in solitude, one figure stands out for the sheer duration of his confinement.Saint Anthelm of BelleySaintShowing great promise from a young age, he was ordained a priest and eventually became the provost of a cathedral chapter.SavoySaint Medico of OtricoliSaintWhile historical details about his life are scarce, his profound devotion to his faith and willingness to give up his life for it have made…OtricoliSaint Maxentius of PoitouSaintHe was born around 448 in the city of Agde, France, to devout Christian parents who instilled in him a deep faith from a young age.Agde, FranceSaint Pelagius of OviedoSaintAt the tender age of ten, he found himself caught in the turmoil of conflict between Christians and Moors when he was taken as a hostage for…Asturias, SpainSaint PezenneSaintShe is believed to have fled her homeland and sought refuge in France to escape the intense persecutions of Christians under the Roman…SpainSaint John of the GothsSaintHe earned his place in history as the Bishop of the Goths in South Russia and was a dedicated defender of religious images, vehemently…the GothsSaint Vigilius of TrentSaintMartyrHe was the brother of two other saints, Saint Claudian and Saint Magorian.TrentSaint David of ThessalonicaSaintBorn in 5th-century Mesopotamia, little is known about his early life.5th-century MesopotamiaSaint Josemaría EscriváSaintHe was one of six children born to Jose and Dolores Escriva, but sadly, three of his siblings died in infancy.Barbastro, SpainSaint Josemaría Escrivá de BalaguerSaintThe profound impact of a single vocation can echo through centuries, reshaping the spiritual landscape of the Church.Saint José María Robles HurtadoSaintHe came from a deeply religious family, the son of Antonio Robles and Petronila Hurtado.Mascota, Jalisco, MexicoSaint Constantine of LaodiceaSaintHe served as the Bishop of Laodicea in Anatolia, which is part of modern-day Turkey, from approximately 508 to 518.LaodiceaSaint SuperiusSaintHe is often associated with Saint Salvius, as the two embarked on their mission together.Saint Hermogius of TuySaintHe was the uncle of another saint, Saint Pelagius of Cordova.Tuy, SpainSaint Perseveranda of PoitiersSaintShe was born in Spain and lived during the 8th century.SpainSaint SalviusSaintHe was born in the 8th century near Angouleme, France, and his exact date of birth remains unknown.Saint Dionysius of BulgariaSaintAlthough not widely known or celebrated today, his contributions to the church were significant.Bulgaria
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- Saint Barbolenus of Fosses
- Saint Corbican
- Saint Babolenus of Stavelotmalmédy
- Saint Deodato
- Saint Soadbair
- Saint Vambert of Normandy
- Saint Terence of Rome
- Saint Deodatus of Nola
- Saint Iosephus Ma Taishun
- Saint Edburga of Gloucester
- Saint Albinus of Rome
- Saint Acteie of Rome
- Saint Anthelme
- Saint Pelayo
- Saint Rodolfo
- Saint Vigilius
- Saint Maixent
Blesseds
9 records
Blessed Andrea Giacinto LonghinBlessedHe was the only son of Matthew and Judith Marin, who were poor but devout tenant farmers.Fiumicello di Campodarsego, province and, ItalyBlessed Mykola KonradBlessedBorn on May 16, 1876, in Strusiv, Ternopil District, Ukraine, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and faithfully served his…Strusiv, Ternopil District, UkraineBlessed Raymond Petiniaud de JourgnacBlessedHe came from a devout Catholic family and grew up in a time of religious turmoil in France.Limoges, Haute-Vienne, FranceBlessed Andrii IschakBlessedHe was born on September 20, 1887, in Mykolayiv, Lviv District, Ukraine.Mykolayiv, Lviv District, UkraineBlessed Volodymyr Ivanovych PryimaBlessedHe was born on 17 July 1906 in Stradch, Yavoriv, L’vivs’ka oblast’, Ukraine.Stradch, Yavoriv, L’vivs’ka oblast’, UkraineBlessed Sebastian de BurgherreBlessedBorn in an unrecorded date, details about his early life and upbringing remain scarce.Blessed Khalil AlhaddadBlessedHe was the third of five children in his family.Ghazir, Kesrwan, Jabal Lubnan, LebanonBlessed Bartholomew de VirBlessedHe is credited with playing a crucial role in the foundation of the Premonstratensian Order, alongside Saint Norbert of Xanten.Blessed Benedict of GreccioBlessedBorn in an unknown year, he devoted his life to the ideals of the Franciscan order, which emphasized poverty, simplicity, and the imitation…Greccio
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