Thursday
July 16
Saints
38 records
Saint HelierSaintIn the rugged isolation of the North Sea, where the Atlantic swells crash against the rocky shores of the Channel Islands, a life of…
Saint Monulphus of TongerenmaastrichtSaintHe is recognized as a significant figure in the history of the Catholic Church and is venerated as a saint.Tongerenmaastricht
Saint Athenogenes of SebasteSaintNot much is known about his early life and background, but it is believed that he was consecrated as a bishop and became the shepherd of a…Sebaste
Saint Fulrad of Saint DenisSaintBorn in 710 in Alsace, France, he came from a wealthy background and was destined for a life of privilege.Alsace, France
Feast of Our Lady of Mount CarmelObservanceThe Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a significant celebration in the Catholic Church observed on July 16th each year.Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Saint Yangzhi LangSaintShe was born around 1871 in Lu, Qinghe, Hebei, China, and grew up in a society deeply rooted in Chinese traditions and beliefs.Lu, Qinghe, Hebei, China
Saint Teresia Zhang HeshiSaintShe was born around 1864 in Yuan, Ningjing, Hebei, China.Yuan, Ningjing, Hebei, China
Saint Domingos CarvalhoSaintHe is recognized as one of the Martyrs of Brazil, who were brutally murdered by Calvinist fanatics for their unwavering faith in…
Saint Gondulf of TongerenmaastrichtSaintIn the early seventh century, amidst the turbulence of a fractured region recovering from the collapse of Roman order, a spiritual…Maastricht, Netherlands
Saint Paulus Lang FuSaintAs the seven-year-old son of Saint Yangzhi Lang, he grew up amidst the nascent Christian community in a region marked by deep faith and…Lu, Qinghe, Hebei, China
Saint Valentine of TrierSaintHe was born in the early third century and was known for his deep commitment to the Christian faith.Trier
Saint Eugenius of NoliSaintBorn in an era of religious fervor, Saint Eugenius dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity and promoting the Gospel…Noli
Saint Elvira of OhrenSaintShe lived during the 12th century and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.Ohren
Saint DomninSaintNot much is known about Domnin's early life, but it is believed that he was born in the 3rd century in Avrillé, Eure, which is in…
Saint FaustusSaintMartyrUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life, making it challenging to construct a detailed biography.
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- Saint Hélier of Jersey
- Saint Generosus of Poitou
- Saint Landericus of Séez
- Saint Tenenan of Léon
- Saint Vitaliano of Osimo
- Saint Mariemadeleine Postel
- Saint Gondolf of Saintes
- Saint André De Soveral
- Saint Antiochus
- Saint Justinian of Limoges
- Saint Domnio of Bergamo
- Saint Faustus of Rome And Milan
- Saint Gobbán Beg
- Saint Athenogenes
- Saint Sisenando of Cordoba
- Saint Marie-Madeleine Postel
- Saint Andrew The Hermit
- Saint Grimoald of Saintes
- Saint Benedict The Hermit
- Blesseds Aimée-de-Jésus de Gordon and 6 companions
- Saint Sisenando
Blesseds
20 records
Blessed IrmengardBlessedShe was a descendant of the great Emperor Charlemagne, which added to her prestigious background.
Blessed Nicolas SavouretBlessedHis life was marked by his unwavering faith and commitment to his religious mission.Jouvelle, Haute-Saône, France
Blessed Claude BeguignotBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and entered the Carthusian Order, known for its strict adherence to contemplative prayer and the…Langres, Haute-Marne, France
Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz De Landázuri Fernández De HerediaBlessedShe was the youngest of four children born to Manuel Ortiz de Landázuri, a career army officer, and Eulogia Fernández-Heredia.Madrid, Spain
Blessed Milon Of ThérouanneBlessedBlessed Milon of Thérouanne, also known as Milon of Sélincourt, Milon of Dommartin, and Milo, was a revered Premonstratensian monk who made…Thérouanne
Blessed Arnold Of ClairvauxBlessedBlessed Arnold of Clairvaux, also known as Arnoldus, was a Cistercian lay brother and a spiritual student of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.Belgium
Blessed Arnold Of HildesheimBlessedBlessed Arnold of Hildesheim, also known as Arnold of Fulda, was a Benedictine monk who lived in the 12th century in Fulda, a town in…Hildesheim
Blessed John SugarBlessedBorn around 1558 in Wombourne, South Staffordshire, England, he dedicated his life to the Church and service to others.Wombourne, South Staffordshire, England
Blessed Ornandus Of VicogneBlessedBlessed Ornandus of Vicogne, also known as Ornandus of Valenciennes, was a remarkable individual who underwent a profound spiritual…Vicogne
Blessed Marieanne BéguinroyalBlessedShe was born in 1736 in Bouvante, a small village in the Dråme region of France.Bouvante, Drôme, France
Blessed Margueriterose De GordonBlessedShe was born on 29 September 1733 in Mondragon, Vaucluse, France.Mondragon, Vaucluse, France
Blessed Marieanne DouxBlessedShe was born on April 8, 1739, in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.Bollène, Vaucluse, France
Blessed Dorothéemadeleinejulie De JustamondBlessedMartyrShe was born on 27 May 1743 in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.Bollène, Vaucluse, France
Blessed Margueritethérèse CharensolBlessedShe belonged to the Sacramentine Order of nuns, dedicating her life to the worship and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.Richerenches, Vaucluse, France
Blessed Simão Da CostaBlessedHe was born in Porto, Portugal, and displayed great devotion and piety from a young age.Porto, Portugal
Blessed Marierose LayeBlessedShe was an Ursuline nun who lived during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution.Bollène, Vaucluse, France
Blessed Madeleinefrançoise De JustamondBlessedShe entered the novitiate in Avignon, France in 1772, demonstrating her deep commitment to her faith and desire to dedicate her life to God…Bollène, Vaucluse, France
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