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July 27

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Saints

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Pope Saint Celestine ISaintLittle is known about his early life and family, although it is believed that he may have been related to Emperor Valentinian and may have…Campania, Italy Saint Simeon StylitesSaintBorn around 390 in Cilicia, near Syria, he was the son of a poor shepherd and began his life working as a shepherd in his youth.Cilicia, near Syria Saint Galactorio of LescarSaintHe participated in the Council of Agde, a significant ecclesiastical gathering during his time, and ultimately met a martyr's death at the…Lescar Saint NataliaSaintBorn as Sabigotho, she was of Half-Moorish descent and hailed from a region marked by a diverse cultural and religious background.As Sabigotho Saint ArethasSaintHe was born in 427 and met his martyrdom in 523 in Nedshran (Negran; Najran; Nagran), Arabia.Saint Lillian of CordobaSaintShe was married to Saint Felix of Cordoba, and together they navigated the challenging circumstances of practicing their Christian faith in…Spain 7 Sleepers of EphesusSaintThe extraordinary testimony of faith found in Ephesus centers on a group whose lives were suspended between the violence of persecution and…Ephesus Saint Celio EcclesioSaintIn the turbulent landscape of sixth-century Italy, where theological divides often bled into political violence, the name of Celio Ecclesio…Saint Ursus of LochesSaintHe was born in the 5th century in the region of Cahors, France.Region of Cahors, France Saint PanteleonSaintDespite this divided religious upbringing, Panteleon chose to embrace Christianity as his faith.Saint Eterius of AuxerreSaintHe served as the Bishop of Auxerre, France, during the 6th century.Auxerre Saint HermippusSaintNot much is known about his life and background, as historical records are limited.Saint Aetherius of AuxerreSaintThough not much is known about his early life and family background, his contributions to the Church and his reputation as a holy man have…Auxerre Saint Justina of BelluscoSaintBorn in Bellusco, Italy, her exact dates of birth and upbringing are not widely known.Bellusco Saint Pantaleimon of BiscegliaSaintSaint Pantaleimon, also known as Pantaleo, was a prominent Christian figure who lived during the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan.Apulia, Italy Saint Juliana of MataróSaintShe was the blood sister of another esteemed saint, Semproniana of Mataró.Mataró Saint Ecclesius of RavennaSaintKnown for his unwavering faith and tireless efforts in spreading Christianity, he left a profound impact on the Church and the city of…Ravenna Saint Anthusa of ConstantinopleSaintBorn in Greece, she devoted her life to God and pursued a path of holiness and virtue.Greek

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Blesseds

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Blessed Maria Klemensa StaszewskaBlessedShe is remembered as a martyr for her unwavering faith and dedication to God.Zloczew, Wielkopolskie, Poland Blessed Cirilo Illera del OlmoBlessedHe grew up under the influence of his uncle, who was a priest, and this early exposure to the priesthood inspired him to dedicate his life…Las Quintanillas, Burgos, Spain Blessed Jaime Ortiz AlzuetaBlessedAs a young child, Jaime exhibited a wild and undisciplined nature, but at the age of 12, he was entrusted to the care of the Salesians, a…Pamplona, Navarra, Spain Blessed Berthold of GarstenBlessedHe became a Benedictine monk at the Abbey of Saint Blaise in the Black Forest in Germany, where he dedicated his life to the service of God.Garsten Blessed Joan Romeu y CanadellBlessedHe joined the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Minor in 1908 and made his solemn profession on 4 October 1912.Sant Pere de Riudebitlles, Barcelona, Spain Blessed Lucy BufalariBlessedBorn into the faithful, her specific birth date and place remain unrecorded in historical accounts.Castel Porziano near Rome, Italy Blessed Jacinto Gómez PeñaBlessedHe was raised in a devout and pious family, deeply rooted in their Catholic faith.Alfoz de Bricia, Campino, Burgos, Spain Blessed Maria of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus ChristBlessedRaised in a pious family, she received a Christian education that nurtured her spiritual inclinations from a young age.Barra, Naples, Italy Blessed Nevolo of FaenzaBlessedHe was the son of a craftsman, and initially led a dissolute life as a layman cobbler, engaging in worldly activities during his youth and…Faenza, Italy Blessed José Franco RuizBlessedHe was the eldest of 14 siblings born into a devout Catholic family.Sotragero, Burgos, Spain Blessed Antolín Martínez SantosBlessedMartyrHe was born on 9 November 1914 in Campo de Criptana, Ciudad Real, Spain.Campo de Criptana, Ciudad Real, Spain Blessed Emilio Puente GonzálezBlessedHe hailed from a pious family and was baptized into the Catholic faith just one day after his birth.San Andrés de Montearados, Burgos, Spain Blessed Lorenzo Pérez PorrasBlessedHe was born on September 5, 1871, in Rute, a town located in the province of Córdoba.Rute, Córdoba, Spain Blessed José María González DelgadoBlessedHe was born on February 26, 1908, in the town of Gabia Grande, Granada, Spain.Gabia Grande, Granada, Spain Blessed Mary Magdalene MartinengoBlessedShe was born into the Italian nobility but suffered a deep loss when her mother passed away when Mary was just five months old.Brescia, Italy Blessed Robert SuttonBlessedHowever, his life took a significant turn when he converted to Catholicism, primarily influenced by his younger brother William, who later…Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England Blessed José Ibañez MayandiaBlessedHe was born on 26 August 1877 in Puebla de Hijar, Teruel, Spain.Puebla de Hijar, Teruel, Spain Blessed Andrés Giménez GaleraBlessedHe showed great devotion to God from an early age and felt a strong calling to the priesthood.Rambla de Oria, Almería, Spain

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