Wednesday
July 8
Saints
30 records
Saint Pancras of TaorminaSaintHe was born in Antioch, Cilicia (modern-day Adana, Turkey), and he is widely venerated as the patron saint of Taormina, Italy, and…Antioch, Cilicia (modern Adana, Turkey)
Saint KillianSaintHe hailed from Irish nobility and devoted his life to serving God and spreading Christianity.Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland
Saint Landrada of BilsenSaintShe is renowned for her role as the founder and first abbess of the famous convent of Munsterbilsen in Belgium.Bilsen
Saint Procopius of CaesareaSaintMartyrHe is widely regarded as a Christian martyr who met his tragic fate during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.Caesarea
Saint Ampelius of MilanSaintHe served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy, from 665 to 672 and dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith.Milan
Saint Totnan of ThuringiaSaintHis life and work were closely intertwined with those of two fellow saints, Saint Kilian and Saint Colman.Thuringia
Saint Edgar The PeacefulSaintHe was the son of King Edmund I and Saint Elgiva of Shaftesbury, a devoutly religious family.Or 944 in Wessex, England
Saint Priscilla The Tent MakerSaintSaint Priscilla, also known as Prisca, was a prominent figure in the early Christian community.
Saint Aquila The Tent MakerSaintNot much is known about his background or family, but he was born in Pontus, which was a region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).Pontus
Saint Sunniva of BergenSaintBorn into a noble family, Sunniva's life took a dramatic turn when she faced the prospect of an arranged marriage with an invading pagan…Bergen
Saint MorwennaSaintAccording to historical accounts, she is said to have appeared in visions in the village of Morwenstow, located in Cornwall, England.
Saint Ioannes Wu WenyinSaintHe was born around 1850 in the village of Dongertou, Yongnian, Hebei, China.Dongertou, Yongnian, Hebei, China
Saint Glyceria of HeracleaSaintUnfortunately, very little is known about her early life, and there are no specific details available regarding her birth, family, or…Heraclea
Saint Colman of ThuringiaSaintUnfortunately, there is a lack of available information regarding his early life and background.Thuringia
Saint GlyceriaSaintIn the rugged landscapes of ancient Thrace, where the winds blow from the Black Sea and the soil remembers the footsteps of empires, the…
Abrahamite MonksSaintThe Abrahamite Monks, also known as the Martyrs of Constantinople, were a group of courageous monks who lived during the iconoclast…
Saint Apollonius of BeneventoSaintAlthough details about his early life are scarce, it is believed that he was born sometime in the 3rd century.Benevento
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Adolf Iv Of SchauenburgBlessedBlessed Adolf IV of Schauenburg, also known as Blessed Adolf IV of Holstein, was born into the noble lineage of the Count of Schauenburg in…Schauenburg
Blessed Giulio Of MontevergineBlessedBlessed Giulio of Montevergine, also known as Julio or Julius, was born in the 16th century in Nardú, Lecce, Italy, to a noble family.Nardò, Lecce, Italy
Blessed Peter The HermitBlessedHe is most widely recognized for his pivotal role in preaching the First Crusade, urging Christians to take up arms and reclaim the Holy…Amiens, France
Blessed Albert Of GenoaBlessedBlessed Albert of Genoa, also known as Alberto or Lambert, was born around 1090 in the city of Genoa, Italy.Genoa, Italy
Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui Bin KositiBlessedMartyrFloribert Bwana Chui bin Kositi was born at Goma on 13 June 1981, a city in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the…Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Blessed Mancius Araki KyuzaburoBlessedResiding within the vibrant yet perilous Christian community of Nagasaki during a period of intense anti-Christian edicts, Araki lived out…Kuchinotsu, Japan
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