Thursday
August 6
Saints
13 records
Saint Justus of AlcalaSaintIn the annals of Christian martyrdom, few stories capture the stark courage of the faithful quite like that of a thirteen-year-old boy…Spain
Feast of The Transfiguration of Our LordObservanceThe Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a significant celebration in the Catholic Church that commemorates the moment when Jesus…The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Saint Glisente of BresciaSaintLittle is known about his early life or family background, but historical records indicate that he lived during the time of Blessed…Brescia
Saint Pastor of AlcalaSaintHe was the younger brother of Saint Justus and grew up in a devout Christian family.Spain
Saint Dominic of OsmaSaintThe enduring legacy of a religious life is often measured not by the years it spanned, but by the institutions it births and the truths it…Osma
Saint Stephen of CardeñaSaintHe was born in the 9th century and dedicated his life to the service of God.Cardeña
Saint CremeteSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the 11th century.
Saint Gislain of LuxemburgSaint, Gezzelino of...Luxemburg
Saint James The SyrianSaintSaint James the Syrian, also known as Saint James of Diarbekir, was a renowned monk from Amida (Diarbekir) in Mesopotamia, now modern-day…Syrian
Martyrs of CardeñaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Cardeña, also known as the Benedictine Martyrs of Saint Peter of Cardeña monastery, were a group of two hundred monks who…Cardeña
Saint Hardulf of BreedonSaintNot much is known about his early life, including his birthdate and family background.Breedon
Blesseds
21 records
Blessed Gezelin Of SchlebuschBlessedBlessed Gezelin of Schlebusch, also known by various names such as Gezelin of Altenberg, Gezelinus of...Schlebusch
Blessed William Of AltavillaBlessedBlessed William of Altavilla, also known as William of Alteville, was born into nobility in the 13th century in France.France
Blessed Guillermo SanzBlessedHe was born in an unrecorded year, in Valencia, Spain, during a period of religious and political turmoil.
Blessed GoderannoBlessedWhile there is not much information available about his early life and background, it is known that he attained great prominence within the…
Blessed José María Recalde MagúreguiBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed a deep spiritual inclination from a young age.Galdácano, Vitoria, Spain
Blessed José María Polo RejónBlessedFrom a young age, he showed a deep sense of piety and a strong desire to serve God and his fellow men.Monachil, Granada, Spain
Blessed Francesc Vives AntichBlessedHe was born on 22 March 1876 in Valls, a town located in the province of Tarragona.Valls, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed José González Ramos CamposBlessedHe was born on 24 February 1879 in Cañete la Real, Málaga, Spain.Cañete la Real, Málaga, Spain
Blessed Josep Domènech BonetBlessedHe dedicated his life to the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Minor, joining their order in 1909.Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Andrés Soto CarreraBlessedHe was born on June 29, 1883, in Puerto de Santa María, Seville, Spain.Puerto de Santa María, Seville, Spain
Blessed Alejandro Casare MenéndezBlessedMartyrHe was born on February 24, 1897, in Chauchina, Granada, Spain.Chauchina, Granada, Spain
Blessed Carlos López VidalBlessedHe lived his entire life in the archdiocese of Valencia and became a respected member of the community.Gandía, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Pedro Carballo CorralesBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age showed a strong inclination towards the priesthood.Ubrique, Cádiz, Spain
Blessed Saturnino Ortega MontealegreBlessedHe is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been killed during the Spanish Civil War.Brihuega, Guadalajara, Spain
Blessed Octavian Of SavonaBlessedBlessed Octavian of Savona, also known as Ottaviano, was born around the year 1060 in Quingey, in the diocese of Besancon, France.Quingey, France
Blessed Antoni Serra HortalBlessedHe was a devoted member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious congregation founded by St.Banyoles, Girona, Spain
Blessed Juan Silverio Pérez RuanoBlessedMartyrHe was born on 27 December 1875 in Cuevas de San Marcos, a small town in the province of Málaga, Spain.Cuevas de San Marcos, Málaga, Spain
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