Wednesday
July 8
Saints
30 records
Saint Pancras of TaorminaSaintMartyrHe 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, IrelandSaint Landrada of BilsenSaintShe is renowned for her role as the founder and first abbess of the famous convent of Munsterbilsen in Belgium.BilsenSaint Procopius of CaesareaSaintMartyrHe is widely regarded as a Christian martyr who met his tragic fate during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.CaesareaSaint Ampelius of MilanSaintHe served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy, from 665 to 672 and dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith.MilanSaint Totnan of ThuringiaSaintHis life and work were closely intertwined with those of two fellow saints, Saint Kilian and Saint Colman.ThuringiaSaint Edgar the PeacefulSaintHe was the son of King Edmund I and Saint Elgiva of Shaftesbury, a devoutly religious family.Wessex, EnglandPope Saint Adrian IIISaintNot much is known about his early life before ascending to the Papacy.Teano, Italy, or Rome, Italy (records vary)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).PontusSaint 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…BergenSaint 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, ChinaSaint Glyceria of HeracleaSaintUnfortunately, very little is known about her early life, and there are no specific details available regarding her birth, family, or…HeracleaSaint Colman of ThuringiaSaintUnfortunately, there is a lack of available information regarding his early life and background.ThuringiaSaint 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…SchauenburgBlessed Giulio of MontevergineBlessedGrowing up, he received an excellent education in various fields, including music, literature, and the sciences.Nardò, Lecce, ItalyBlessed Pope Eugene IiiBlessedBorn in Montemagno, Pisa, Italy, Eugene's early life was marked by his deep devotion to God and his scholarly pursuits.Montemagno, Pisa, ItalyBlessed 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, FranceBlessed Albert of GenoaBlessedLittle is known about his early years, but it is believed that he spent his childhood as a shepherd.Genoa, ItalyBlessed 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 northern…Goma, Democratic Republic of the CongoBlessed 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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