Wednesday
August 5
Saints
30 records
Saint Oswald of NorthumbriaSaintHe was the son of King Aethelfrith the Ravager of Bernicia and Princess Aacha of Deira, and the second of seven children.Northumbria, England
Our Lady of The SnowSaintOur Lady of the Snow, also known as Dedicatio Sanctæ Mariæ ad Nives, Santa Maria Maggiore, Madonna della Neve, and Maria SS.The Snow
Saint Paris of TeanoSaintWhile limited information is available about his life, the legend surrounding him holds a significant place in local folklore.Greek
Saint Emidius of Ascoli PicenoSaintMartyrFew saints possess a legacy as tangible and protective as that of the bishop who stands guard against the trembling of the earth.German
Saint Margaret The BarefootedSaintDespite 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 RheimsSaintBorn in the British Isles, most likely in Ireland, his exact date of birth is unknown.The British Isles, most likely in Ireland
Saint Vardan MamikonianSaintHe was born into a noble family, the son of Hamazasp and Dustr, and his maternal grandfather was Isaac, the Armenian katholikos or leader…Artashat, Taron, Armenia
Saint EusigniusSaint362), was a Roman soldier venerated as a martyr and saint.
Saint Memmius of ChâlonssurmarneSaintLittle is known about his early life and background, but he left a significant impact on the city through his devoted service and…Châlonssurmarne
Saint EmidioSaintHe is venerated throughout Italy and beyond as the patron saint invoked against earthquakes, a devotion that has endured for over three…Trier, Germany
Martyrs of Fuente La HigueraSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Fuente La Higuera, also known as the Augustinian Martyrs of Fuente La Higuera, were a group of Augustinian priests and…Fuente La Higuera
Saint Casto of TeanoSaintNot much is known about his early life, including his birth date and family background.Teano
Saint Ernin of CluainrailgheachSaintHe is recognized as a bishop who worked closely alongside Saint Columba in spreading Christianity throughout Ireland.Cluainrailgheach
Saint ViatorSaintHe was a close friend and brother monk of Saint Avitus and was a spiritual student of Saint Maximinus.
Saint Theodoric of CambraiarrasSaintHe served as the Bishop of Cambrai-Arras, France from approximately 830 until his death in 863.Cambraiarras
Saint Cassian of AutunSaintFrom a young age, he displayed a deep piety and a strong desire to serve God.Alexandria, Egyptian
Saint Venantius of ViviersSaintHe lived during the early medieval period and dedicated his life to serving God and his people.Viviers
Saint AggaiSaintBorn in the 2nd century, Aggai initially gained recognition as the royal jeweler to King Abgar the Black of Edessa, located in modern-day…
Blesseds
26 records
Blessed Salvi Huix MiralpeixBlessedHe was recognized for his hard work and determination as a student and seminarian but struggled with controlling his temper.Santa Margarida de Vallors, Girona, Spain
Blessed Arnaldo PonsBlessedThough not much is known about his early life, his extraordinary and selfless acts of charity have made him a revered figure in Catholicism.
Blessed Francisco ZanfrediniBlessedUnfortunately, he was orphaned at a very young age.Pesaro, Italy
Blessed Corrado Of LaodiceaBlessedBlessed Corrado of Laodicea, also known as Conrad, was a Mercedarian friar and Bishop of Laodicea in Syria.Laodicea
Blessed Jaume Codina CasellasBlessedHe was born on May 3, 1901, in the town of Aguilar de Segarra in Barcelona, Spain.Aguilar de Segarra, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Enrique Palacios MonrabáBlessedHis family was deeply devoted to their Catholic faith, and this had a significant influence on Enrique's spiritual growth from an early age.Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, Spain
Blessed Mariano Lópezcepero Y MurúBlessedBorn on January 24, 1883, in Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, he grew up in a religious household and embraced a life of faith from an early…Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, Spain
Blessed James GeriusBlessedHe is particularly revered for his exceptional devotion to the Sacred Will of God, which served as a guiding principle in his life.
Blessed Eduardo González Santo DomingoBlessedMartyrHe was born on January 5, 1889, in the city of Ávila, Spain.Ávila, Spain
Blessed Gabriel Lópezcepero Y MurúBlessedBorn on 22 August 1875 in Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, he was raised in a deeply religious family and was taught the values of faith,…Cazalla de la Sierra, Sevilla, Spain
Blessed Manuel Moreno MartínezBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings, committed to the principles and teachings of the Catholic faith.Rincón de Soto, Logroño, Spain
Blessed Lorenzo Santolaria EsterBlessedMartyrHe was born on April 20, 1872, in Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain.Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain
Blessed Cristóbal Pérez PascualBlessedHe was born on December 9, 1887, in Alájar, Huelva, Spain.Alájar, Huelva, Spain
Blessed Pere Massó LlagosteraBlessedHe was born on April 20, 1897, in Sant Joan Les Fonts, Girona, Spain.Sant Joan Les Fonts, Girona, Spain
Blessed Víctor Gaitero GonzálezBlessedMartyrHe was born on October 18, 1871, in Valdemora, León, Spain.Valdemora, León, Spain
Blessed Pierremichel NoëlBlessedHe was born on 23 February 1754 in Pavilly, Seine-Maritime, France.Pavilly, Seine-Maritime, France
Blessed Pau Virgili MonfáBlessedHe is also known as Blessed Pau Virgili Monfá.Valls, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Joan Gibert GalofréBlessedHe 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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