Wednesday, August 5
Quadratura Ultima
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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Oswald of Northumbria
He was the son of King Aethelfrith the Ravager of Bernicia and Princess Aacha of Deira, and the second of seven…
Northumbria, England
Our Lady of The Snow
Our Lady of the Snow, also known as Dedicatio Sanctæ Mariæ ad Nives, Santa Maria Maggiore, Madonna della Neve, and…
The Snow
Saint Paris of Teano
While limited information is available about his life, the legend surrounding him holds a significant place in local…
Greek
Saint Emidius of Ascoli Piceno
Few saints possess a legacy as tangible and protective as that of the bishop who stands guard against the trembling of…
German
Saint Margaret The Barefooted
Despite her humble beginnings, she possessed a deep faith and a strong devotion to the Church from a young age.
Cesolo, San Severino, Italy
Saint Abel of Rheims
Born in the British Isles, most likely in Ireland, his exact date of birth is unknown.
The British Isles, most likely in Ireland
Saint Vardan Mamikonian
He was born into a noble family, the son of Hamazasp and Dustr, and his maternal grandfather was Isaac, the Armenian…
Artashat, Taron, Armenia
Saint Eusignius
362), was a Roman soldier venerated as a martyr and saint.
Saint Memmius of Châlonssurmarne
Little is known about his early life and background, but he left a significant impact on the city through his devoted…
Châlonssurmarne
Saint Emidio
He is venerated throughout Italy and beyond as the patron saint invoked against earthquakes, a devotion that has…
Trier, Germany
Martyrs of Fuente La Higuera
The Martyrs of Fuente La Higuera, also known as the Augustinian Martyrs of Fuente La Higuera, were a group of…
Fuente La Higuera
Saint Casto of Teano
Not much is known about his early life, including his birth date and family background.
Teano
Saint Ernin of Cluainrailgheach
He is recognized as a bishop who worked closely alongside Saint Columba in spreading Christianity throughout Ireland.
Cluainrailgheach
Saint Viator
He was a close friend and brother monk of Saint Avitus and was a spiritual student of Saint Maximinus.
Saint Theodoric of Cambraiarras
He served as the Bishop of Cambrai-Arras, France from approximately 830 until his death in 863.
Cambraiarras
Saint Cassian of Autun
From a young age, he displayed a deep piety and a strong desire to serve God.
Alexandria, Egyptian
Saint Venantius of Viviers
He lived during the early medieval period and dedicated his life to serving God and his people.
Viviers
Saint Aggai
Born in the 2nd century, Aggai initially gained recognition as the royal jeweler to King Abgar the Black of Edessa,…
Blesseds
26
Blessed Salvi Huix Miralpeix
He was recognized for his hard work and determination as a student and seminarian but struggled with controlling his…
Santa Margarida de Vallors, Girona, Spain
Blessed Arnaldo Pons
Though not much is known about his early life, his extraordinary and selfless acts of charity have made him a revered…
Blessed Francisco Zanfredini
Unfortunately, he was orphaned at a very young age.
Pesaro, Italy
Blessed Corrado Of Laodicea
Blessed Corrado of Laodicea, also known as Conrad, was a Mercedarian friar and Bishop of Laodicea in Syria.
Laodicea
Blessed Jaume Codina Casellas
He was born on May 3, 1901, in the town of Aguilar de Segarra in Barcelona, Spain.
Aguilar de Segarra, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Enrique Palacios Monrabá
His family was deeply devoted to their Catholic faith, and this had a significant influence on Enrique's spiritual…
Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, Spain
Blessed Mariano Lópezcepero Y Murú
Born on January 24, 1883, in Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, he grew up in a religious household and embraced a life of…
Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, Spain
Blessed James Gerius
He is particularly revered for his exceptional devotion to the Sacred Will of God, which served as a guiding principle…
Blessed Eduardo González Santo Domingo
He was born on January 5, 1889, in the city of Ávila, Spain.
Ávila, Spain
Blessed Gabriel Lópezcepero Y Murú
Born on 22 August 1875 in Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, he was raised in a deeply religious family and was taught the…
Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, Spain
Blessed Manuel Moreno Martínez
He dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings, committed to the principles and teachings of the…
Rincón de Soto, Logroño, Spain
Blessed Lorenzo Santolaria Ester
He was born on April 20, 1872, in Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain.
Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain
Blessed Cristóbal Pérez Pascual
He was born on December 9, 1887, in Alájar, Huelva, Spain.
Alájar, Huelva, Spain
Blessed Pere Massó Llagostera
He was born on April 20, 1897, in Sant Joan Les Fonts, Girona, Spain.
Sant Joan Les Fonts, Girona, Spain
Blessed Víctor Gaitero González
He was born on October 18, 1871, in Valdemora, León, Spain.
Valdemora, León, Spain
Blessed Pierremichel Noël
He was born on 23 February 1754 in Pavilly, Seine-Maritime, France.
Pavilly, Seine-Maritime, France
Blessed Pau Virgili Monfá
He is also known as Blessed Pau Virgili Monfá.
Valls, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Joan Gibert Galofré
He was born on May 15, 1880, in La Riera, Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.
La Riera, Tarragona, Spain
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