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July 24

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Saints

37 records

Saint Christina The AstonishingSaintUnfortunately, she lost her parents at a young age and was raised by her two older sisters.Brusthem near Liege, Belgium
Saint Christina of TyreSaintMartyrAlthough there are some doubts surrounding the accuracy of her story, she was highly revered in Greece for many centuries.Tyre
Saint Sigolena of TrocarSaintShe lived during the 8th century and little is known about her early life.Trocar
Saint Charbel MakhloufSaintHe was the son of a mule driver and was raised by his uncle after his father's death.Beka-Kafra, Lebanon
Saint Boris of KievSaintHe was born as the son of Saint Vladimir, the Duke of Muscovy, and the grandson of Saint Olga of Kiev.Kiev
Saint Christina of BolsenaSaintMartyrFrom a young age, she showed a strong devotion to her Christian faith and a burning desire to serve God.Probably at Rome, Italy into the family Anicii
Saint EuphrasiaSaintShe was the daughter of Antigonus, a senator of Constantinople, and was related to the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, who played a significant…
Saint Declan of ArdmoreSaintHe is believed to have been born in the 5th century in Desi, Waterford, Ireland.Desi, Waterford, Ireland
Saint GlebSaintHe was born into a prominent family and held the title of Duke of Muscovy.
Saint Victorinus of AmiternoSaintBorn in Amiterno, Italy, his life and heroic death have inspired countless faithful throughout the centuries.Amiterno
Saint BalduinoSaintThe spiritual landscape of the twelfth century was transformed by the Cistercian order, a movement dedicated to a rigorous return to the…
Blesseds María Pilar de San Francisco de Borja Martínez GarcíaSaintIn the annals of the Church, where the names of the holy are often preserved in the quiet of archives, there exists a profound witness of…
Saint Fantino il VecchioSaintIn the rugged landscape of southern Italy, where the silence of the mountains meets the whisper of the sea, a figure emerged whose life…
Saint Aquilina The MartyrSaintMartyrShe was the sister of Saint Niceta and both siblings were born into a pagan family in the ancient city of Byblos, located in present-day…
Saint Ursicinus of SensSaintHe is most celebrated for his role as the Bishop of Sens, France, and for his strong stand against the heresy of Arianism.Sens
Saint Victor of MeridaSaintHe is believed to have been born in the third century in Merida, Estremadura, Spain.Merida
Saint Vincent of RomeSaintWhile there is limited information available regarding his life, the accounts that do exist paint a picture of a devoted deacon who…Rome
Saint Lewina of SeafordSaintShe is venerated in Seaford, Sussex, England, where her memory has been cherished for centuries.British Isles
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Blesseds

51 records

Blessed Giovanni TavalliBlessedInitially studying civil law in Bologna, Giovanni made the decision to leave his studies and join the Order of the Gesuati.Tossignano, Bologna, Italy
Blessed Modestinus Of Jesus And MaryBlessedBlessed Modestinus of Jesus and Mary, also known as Dominic Mazzarella or Modestino of Jesus and Mary, was born on 5 September 1802 in…Frattamaggiore, Naples, Italy
Blessed Balduino Of RietiBlessedBlessed Balduino of Rieti, also known as Baldovino, Baldwin, Baudoin, or Baudouin, was born into a pious noble family in Italy.Italy
Blessed Maria Angeles Of Saint JosephBlessedShe was the youngest of eleven children of Manual and Lorenza Valtierra, but unfortunately, six of her siblings died during childhood.Getafe, Madrid, Spain
Blessed Diego MartinezBlessedLittle is known about his early life, including his birth date and place of birth.
Blessed Maria Pilar Of Saint Francis BorgiaBlessedShe was the youngest of eleven children born to Gabino Martinez and Luisa Garcia.Tarazona, Zaragoza, Spain
Blessed Maria Mercedes PratBlessedShe was baptized on 7 March 1880 and received her First Holy Communion on 30 June 1890.Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Teresa Of The Child Jesus And Of Saint John Of The CrossBlessedBlessed Teresa of the Child Jesus and of Saint John of the Cross, also known as Eusebia García y García, was born on 5 March 1909 in…Mochales, Guadalajara, Spain
Blessed Xavier Bordas PiferrerBlessedHe came from a pious family and received a solid education under the guidance of the Salesians.San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Louise Of SavoyBlessedBlessed Louise of Savoy, also known as Luisa, was born on December 28, 1462, into the noble family of Savoy as the daughter of Blessed…Savoy
Blessed Pierre De BarellisBlessedLittle is known about his early life, including his exact birth date, as historical records are scarce.
Blessed Robert LudlamBlessedHe is known for being martyred in the persecutions against Catholics during this period.Radborne, near Derby, Derbyshire, England
Blessed Cristóbal López De Valladolid OreaBlessedHe was one of six brothers, and from a young age, he displayed a deep piety and strong inclination towards the religious life.8 Calle Baños, Mérida, Badajoz, Spain
Blessed Josep Olivé VivóBlessedHe was the son of Magí Olivé Rovira and Antonia Vivó Montagut.Pla de Cabra, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Jaume Baríau Y MartíBlessedHe was a devout Catholic who felt a strong calling to serve God from a young age.Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Juan Antonio Pérez MayoBlessedHe was one of seven children born to Modesto Pérez and Beatriz Mayo, in a deeply religious and pious family.Santa Marina del Rey, León, Spain
Blessed Richard SimpsonBlessedNot much is known about his early life, but he eventually answered the call to serve as a priest, dedicating himself to the Catholic faith…Well, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
Blessed Cecilio Vega DomínguezBlessedHe hailed from a humble but deeply religious farming family.Villamor de Órbigo, León, Spain
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