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Blessed Giovanni Tavalli
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Blessed Giovanni Tavalli

Tossignano, Bologna, Italy

Saint Christina The Astonishing
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Saint Christina The Astonishing

Brusthem near Liege, Belgium

Saint Christina of Tyre
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Saint Christina of Tyre

Tyre

Blessed Modestinus Of Jesus And Mary
Blessed

Blessed Modestinus Of Jesus And Mary

Frattamaggiore, Naples, Italy

Saint Boris of Kiev
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Saint Boris of Kiev

Kiev

Saint Sigolena of Trocar
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Saint Sigolena of Trocar

Trocar

Blessed Robert Ludlam
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Blessed Robert Ludlam

Radborne, near Derby, Derbyshire, England

Saint Charbel Makhlouf
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Saint Charbel Makhlouf

Beka-Kafra, Lebanon

Blessed Balduino Of Rieti
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Blessed Balduino Of Rieti

Italy

Saint Christina of Bolsena
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Saint Christina of Bolsena

Probably at Rome, Italy into the family Anicii

Saint Aquilina The Martyr
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Saint Aquilina The Martyr

Blessed Cristóbal López De Valladolid Orea
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Blessed Cristóbal López De Valladolid Orea

8 Calle Baños, Mérida, Badajoz, Spain

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Saint Christina The Astonishing

Unfortunately, she lost her parents at a young age and was raised by her two older sisters.

Brusthem near Liege, Belgium

Saint Christina of Tyre

Although there are some doubts surrounding the accuracy of her story, she was highly revered in Greece for many...

Tyre

Saint Boris of Kiev

He was born as the son of Saint Vladimir, the Duke of Muscovy, and the grandson of Saint Olga of Kiev.

Kiev

Saint Sigolena of Trocar

She lived during the 8th century and little is known about her early life.

Trocar

Saint Charbel Makhlouf

He was the son of a mule driver and was raised by his uncle after his father's death.

Beka-Kafra, Lebanon

Saint Christina of Bolsena

From 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 Aquilina The Martyr

Martyr

She was the sister of Saint Niceta and both siblings were born into a pagan family in the ancient city of Byblos,...

Saint Ursicinus of Sens

He is most celebrated for his role as the Bishop of Sens, France, and for his strong stand against the heresy of...

Sens

Saint Lewina of Seaford

She is venerated in Seaford, Sussex, England, where her memory has been cherished for centuries.

British Isles

Saint Godo of Oye

He was born in Verdun, France and was the nephew and spiritual student of Saint Wandrille.

Verdun, France

Saint Euphrasia

She was the daughter of Antigonus, a senator of Constantinople, and was related to the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, who...

Saint Victor of Merida

He is believed to have been born in the third century in Merida, Estremadura, Spain.

Merida

Saint Vincent of Rome

While there is limited information available regarding his life, the accounts that do exist paint a picture of a...

Rome

Saint Stercatius of Merida

Not much is known about his early life, including his birth date or his family background.

Merida

Saint Antinogenes of Merida

Born in the city of Merida in the region of Estremadura, Spain, very little is known about his early life.

Merida

Saint Cyriacus of Ziganeos

According to historical records, he was one of seven Christian brothers serving as soldiers in the imperial Roman army.

Ziganeos

Saint Aliprandus of Pavia

While specific details about his life are scarce, his contributions to the monastic community and his dedication to the...

Pavia

Saint Arnulf of Gruyere

Born in the region of Lorraine, which is now modern-day France, he embarked on a lifelong pilgrimage to various shrines...

Lorraine (in modern France)

Saint Declan of Ardmore

He is believed to have been born in the 5th century in Desi, Waterford, Ireland.

Desi, Waterford, Ireland

Saint Rainofle

Born in the early 7th century, Rainofle led a noble and privileged life.

Saint Gleb

He was born into a prominent family and held the title of Duke of Muscovy.

Saint John Boste

He received his education at Queen's College, Oxford, England, where he became a fellow.

Dufton, Westmoreland, England

Saint Victorinus of Amiterno

Born in Amiterno, Italy, his life and heroic death have inspired countless faithful throughout the centuries.

Amiterno

Saint Christiana

Born in England in the 7th century, Christiana was from a noble family and received a first-class education.

England

Saint Meneus

Unfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive...

Saint Wulfhad of Mercia

He was baptized by the esteemed Saint Chad, who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in England.

Mercia

Saint Capito

Unfortunately, no significant details about Capito's biography have survived, leaving us with a limited understanding...

Saint Rufinus of Mercia

Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was baptized by the renowned Saint Chad, who served as...

Mercia

Saint Niceta

Not much is known about her early life, but it is believed that she was born in an area that is now modern-day Turkey.

Saint Menefrida

While not much information about her life has survived, she is believed to be related to Brychan of Brycheiniog, a...

Saint José Fernández De Ventosa

Born in Spain, he entered the Order of Preachers and embarked on a mission to Vietnam in 1805, driven by a profound...

Ventosa de la Cueva, Ávila, Spain

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Saint Balduino

The spiritual landscape of the twelfth century was transformed by the Cistercian order, a movement dedicated to a...

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Blesseds María Pilar de San Francisco de Borja Martínez García

In the annals of the Church, where the names of the holy are often preserved in the quiet of archives, there exists a...

Saint Kinga

Her marriage to Prince Boles

Buda, Hungary

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Saint Fantino il Vecchio

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Saint Cristina

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Saint Vittorino

Blesseds

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Blessed Giovanni Tavalli

Initially studying civil law in Bologna, Giovanni made the decision to leave his studies and join the Order of the...

Tossignano, Bologna, Italy

Blessed Modestinus Of Jesus And Mary

Blessed Modestinus of Jesus and Mary, also known as Dominic Mazzarella or Modestino of Jesus and Mary, was born on 5...

Frattamaggiore, Naples, Italy

Blessed Robert Ludlam

He is known for being martyred in the persecutions against Catholics during this period.

Radborne, near Derby, Derbyshire, England

Blessed Balduino Of Rieti

Blessed Balduino of Rieti, also known as Baldovino, Baldwin, Baudoin, or Baudouin, was born into a pious noble family...

Italy

Blessed Cristóbal López De Valladolid Orea

He was one of six brothers, and from a young age, he displayed a deep piety and strong inclination towards the...

8 Calle Baños, Mérida, Badajoz, Spain

Blessed Nicholas Garlick

Blessed Christopher Buxton, also known as Blessed Christopher Button, was born in 1562 in Tideswell, Derbyshire,...

Dinting, Derbyshire, England

Blessed Maria Angeles Of Saint Joseph

She was the youngest of eleven children of Manual and Lorenza Valtierra, but unfortunately, six of her siblings died...

Getafe, Madrid, Spain

Blessed Diego Martinez

Little is known about his early life, including his birth date and place of birth.

Blessed Josep Olivé Vivó

He was the son of Magí Olivé Rovira and Antonia Vivó Montagut.

Pla de Cabra, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Jaume Baríau Y Martí

He was a devout Catholic who felt a strong calling to serve God from a young age.

Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Juan Antonio Pérez Mayo

He 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 Simpson

Not much is known about his early life, but he eventually answered the call to serve as a priest, dedicating himself to...

Well, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England

Blessed Cecilio Vega Domínguez

He hailed from a humble but deeply religious farming family.

Villamor de Órbigo, León, Spain

Blessed Donatus Of Urbino

Name: Blessed Donatus Of Urbino

Urbino, Italy

Blessed Antonio Montilla Cañete

Martyr

He was born on 6 August 1912, in Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain.

Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Joseph Lambton

He was the second son of Thomas Lambton of Malton-in-Rydall and Katharine, the daughter of Robert Birkhead of West...

Malton, North Yorkshire, England

Blessed Juan Solorzano

Blessed Juan Infante was a Mercedarian priest who played a significant role in the exploration and evangelization of...

Blessed Braulio Álvarez Palacín

He was born on 27 March 1900 in Villamedianilla, a small village in Burgos, Spain.

Villamedianilla, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Manuel Montilla Cañete

Martyr

He was born on January 16, 1919, in Puente Gentil, a small town in Córdoba.

Puente Gentil, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Antoni Capdevilla Balsells

He was born on 27th February 1894 in L’Espluga Calba, a town located in Lleida, Spain.

L’Espluga Calba, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Maria Pilar Of Saint Francis Borgia

She was the youngest of eleven children born to Gabino Martinez and Luisa Garcia.

Tarazona, Zaragoza, Spain

Blessed Jaume Sanromá Solé

He was born on November 4, 1879, in Vilaverd, a small town located in the province of Tarragona.

Vilaverd, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed José Joaquín Esnaola Urteaga

Martyr

He grew up in a devout Catholic family and demonstrated a strong inclination towards religious life from an early age.

Idiazábal, Guipúzcoa, Spain

Blessed Paulus Yi Dogi

He was born in Cheongyang, Chungcheong-do, South Korea in 1743.

Cheongyang, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Blessed Pascual Aláez Medina

He is also known as one of the Oblate Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War.

Villaverde de Arcayos, León, Spain

Blessed Alfonso Gallardo Moreno

He dedicated his life to serving the Puente Genil community as an assistant pastor.

Zamoranos, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Justo González Lorente

Although there is limited information available about his representation, his life and martyrdom have left a profound...

Villaverde de Arcayos, León, Spain

Blessed Maria Mercedes Prat

She was baptized on 7 March 1880 and received her First Holy Communion on 30 June 1890.

Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Francisco Polvorinos Gómez

He was born on January 29, 1910, in Calaveras de Arriba, León, Spain.

Calaveras de Arriba, León, Spain

Blessed Teresa Of The Child Jesus And Of Saint John Of The Cross

Blessed Teresa of the Child Jesus and of Saint John of the Cross, also known as Eusebia García y García, was born on 5...

Mochales, Guadalajara, Spain

Blessed Pablo Martínez Esteban

He was a devoted monk and a member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools.

Los Balbases, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Ignacio González Calzada

He was born on 31 July 1885 in Terrazos de Bureba, Burgos, Spain.

Terrazos de Bureba, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Christina Of Retters

Blessed Christina of Retters, also known as Christina von Stommeln or Christina Ebner, was a Premonstratensian nun...

The, Germany

Blessed Xavier Bordas Piferrer

He came from a pious family and received a solid education under the guidance of the Salesians.

San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Josep Guillamí Rodo

He was born on 3 February 1866 in Llansa, Girona, Spain.

Llansa, Girona, Spain

Blessed Jaime Gascón Bordas

He was born on July 25, 1886, in Forcall, Castellón de la Plana, Spain.

Forcall, Castellón de la Plana, Spain

Blessed Juan Pedro Del Cotillo Fernández

He is also known as one of the Oblate Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War.

Siero de la Reina, León, Spain

Blessed Ricardo Morales García

He dedicated his life to serving the community of Puente Genil, where he was known for his deep faith and pastoral care.

Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Louise Of Savoy

Blessed Louise of Savoy, also known as Luisa, was born on December 28, 1462, into the noble family of Savoy as the...

Savoy

Blessed Antoni Enric Canut Isus

He was born on February 17, 1874, in Llessui, Lleida, Spain.

Llessui, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Marcos Morón Casas

He was born on 25 April 1899 in the town of Noguera, Teruel, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving God and others...

Noguera, Teruel, Spain

Blessed Cándido Castán San José

He is celebrated as one of the Oblate Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War.

Benifaió, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Luis León Muñoz

He was born on May 18, 1888, in El Carpio, Córdoba, Spain, and his strong faith and love for God led him to pursue the...

El Carpio, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Pierre De Barellis

Little is known about his early life, including his exact birth date, as historical records are scarce.

Blessed José Máximo Moro Briz

He dedicated his life to serving God and the people in his community.

Santibáñez de Béjar, Salamanca, Spain

Blessed Joan Vilaregut Farré

He was born on 19 August 1907 in Vic, Barcelona, Spain.

Vic, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Antonio Torrero Luque

He was born on October 9, 1888, in Villafranca, Córdoba, Spain.

Villafranca, Córdoba, Spain

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Blessed Christina the Astonishing

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Blessed Modestino di Gesù e Maria Mazzarella

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Blessed Teresa of Jesus

Blessed María Mercedes del Sagrado Corazón Prat y Prat , virgin of the Society of Saint Teresa of Jesus, martyr of...

Jesus

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Blessed Louise de Savoie

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Blessed Javier Bordás Piferer

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Blessed Augustine

Blessed Antonio da L’Aquila Torriani , Augustinian priest At L’Aquila, Blessed Antonio da L’Aquila Torriani , priest of...

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Blessed Giovanni Tavelli

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