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July 31

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Saints

23 records

Saint Germanus of AuxerreSaintHe was the son of Rusticus and Germanilla and grew up in privilege.Auxerre, France Saint Helena of SkövdeSaintIn the vast tapestry of Christian witness, where the names of many faithful are obscured by the mists of time, some stand out not for the…Skövde Saint Giustino de JacobisSaintFrom a young age, he displayed a strong devotion to his faith and felt a calling to serve God.San Fele, Luciana, Italy Saint Ignatius of LoyolaSaintHe was born into the Spanish nobility and was the youngest of twelve children.Loyola, Guipuzcoa, Spain Saint Calimerius of MilanSaintBorn in Greece, he later received his education in Rome, Italy, under the tutelage of Pope Saint Telesphorus.Greek Saint NeotSaintHe is believed to be related to the esteemed Anglo-Saxon king, Alfred the Great.Saint Helen of SkofdeSaintSaint Helen of Skövde, also known as Helen of Sköde, Elena, and Elin, was born into the Swedish nobility in the 12th century in…Vastergotland, Sweden Saint Fabius of CaesareaSaintMartyrAlthough there is limited information available on his life, his heroic actions and steadfast faith have made him an esteemed figure in…Caesarea Saint CalimeroSaintThe history of the Church is often written in the margins of surviving records, where the names of faithful shepherds are preserved against…Saint JulittaSaintThe flames that consumed the body of the faithful woman did not extinguish the light of her witness.Saint Tertullino of RomeSaintNot much is known about the details of his life, but his martyrdom and unwavering faith have made him an important figure in the history of…Rome Saint Firmus of TagasteSaintHe was born in Tagaste, a city in the region of Numidia in North Africa (modern-day Souk Ahras, Algeria), in the 4th century.Tagaste Saint Emmanuel Lê Van PhungSaintBorn around 1796 in Ðau Nuoc (modern Tan My), Cho Moi, An Giang, Vietnam, not much is known about his early life.Ðau Nuoc (modern Tan My), Cho Moi, An Giang, Vietnam Saint Dionysius the MartyrSaintMartyrWhile limited reliable information has survived regarding his life, it is believed that he lived during the turbulent times of the early…Saint Phêrô Ðoàn Công QuýSaintHe was born around 1826 in Hung Ðinh, Thuan An, Bình Duong, Vietnam.Hung Ðinh, Thuan An, Bình Duong, Vietnam Saint SecundusSaintUnfortunately, limited reliable information about his life has survived.Saint Leopold MandićSaintThe spirit of Christian unity burned within him with an intensity that defined his legacy.Saint DemocritusSaintWhile there is no specific information about the representation of Saint Democritus, it is believed that he had a significant impact on the…

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Blesseds

40 records

Blessed John ColombiniBlessedHe came from a wealthy and influential patrician family, and from an early age, he exhibited traits of greed, ambition, and a quick-temper.Siena, Italy Blessed Vicenta Achurra GogenolaBlessedShe dedicated her life to serving God and others, ultimately becoming a revered figure in the Catholic Church.Berriatúa, Vizcaya, Spain Blessed Franciszek StryjasBlessedHe was the son of farmers and grew up in a humble environment.Popów, Szczytniki, Kalisz, Poland Blessed Maria Magdalena Vilanova AlsinaBlessedAt the tender age of three, she received the Sacrament of Confirmation, affirming her commitment to the Catholic faith.Sant Feliu de Codines, Barcelona, Spain Blessed Jaume Buch CanalsBlessedHe was born on April 9, 1889, in Bescanó, Girona, Spain, and at the age of 14, he joined the Salesians in Girona.Bescanó, Girona, Spain Blessed Dionisio Vicente RamosBlessedHe was born on October 9, 1871, in Caudé, Teruel, Spain.Caudé, Teruel, Spain Blessed Daniel Mora NineBlessedHe was born on 17 February 1908 in Pontevedra, Spain.Pontevedra, Spain Blessed Élisabeth EppingerBlessedShe was the eldest of eleven children born into a poor farm family.Niederbronn-les-Baines, Bas-Rhin, France during the Bourbon Restoration Blessed Cecilia SchelingováBlessedShe was one of ten children born to Pavol Schelingová and Zuzana Pániková.Krivá na Orave, Žilinský kraj, Slovakia Blessed Buenaventura Rodríguez BolloBlessedHe was born on October 28, 1895, in the town of Villalcampo, located in the Zamora province of Spain.Villalcampo, Zamora, Spain Blessed Batone of FreisingBlessedHe served as the trusted chaplain to Bishop Ellenhard of Freising, who presided over the diocese from 1052 to 1078.Freising Blessed José María Roig LlorcaBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow man, ultimately sacrificing his life as a martyr for his faith.Oliva, Valencia, Spain Blessed Domingo Montoya ElorzaBlessedHe was born on 4 August 1885, in the town of Loza, Álava, Spain.Loza, Álava, Spain Blessed Miguel Goñi ArizBlessedHe was born on April 27, 1902, in Imarcoain, Navarra, Spain.Imarcoain, Navarra, Spain Blessed Marcel DenisBlessedHe was born on 8 July 1919 in Alençon, Orne, France, and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Catholic…Alençon, Orne, France Blessed Maria Roqueta SerraBlessedShe was born on 20 April 1878 in Gabarra, Lleida, Spain.Gabarra, Lleida, Spain Blessed Miguel Francisco Gonzálezdíez GonzáleznúñezBlessedMartyrHe was born on May 8, 1883, in Palazuelo de Torío, León, Spain.Palazuelo de Torío, León, Spain Blessed Nazario del Valle GonzálezBlessedMartyrHe is venerated as a blessed in the Catholic Church.Castilfalé, León, Spain

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