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Quadratura Ultima
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The Transfiguration of the Lord
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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Maria Francesca Rubatto
Tragically, Anna Maria lost her father when she was just four years old, facing an early experience of loss in her life.
Carmagnola, Turin, Italy
Saint Justus of Alcala
In the annals of Christian martyrdom, few stories capture the stark courage of the faithful quite like that of a…
Spain
Feast of The Transfiguration of Our Lord
The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a significant celebration in the Catholic Church that commemorates the…
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Pope Saint Hormisdas
Born in Frosinone, Latium, in southern Italy, not much is known about Hormisdas' early life.
Frosinone, Latium (southern Italy)
Saint Glisente of Brescia
Little is known about his early life or family background, but historical records indicate that he lived during the…
Brescia
Saint Pastor of Alcala
He was the younger brother of Saint Justus and grew up in a devout Christian family.
Spain
Saint Dominic of Osma
The enduring legacy of a religious life is often measured not by the years it spanned, but by the institutions it…
Osma
Saint Stephen of Cardeña
He was born in the 9th century and dedicated his life to the service of God.
Cardeña
Saint Cremete
Not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the 11th century.
Saint Gislain of Luxemburg
, Gezzelino of...
Luxemburg
Saint James The Syrian
Saint James the Syrian, also known as Saint James of Diarbekir, was a renowned monk from Amida (Diarbekir) in…
Syrian
Martyrs of Cardeña
The Martyrs of Cardeña, also known as the Benedictine Martyrs of Saint Peter of Cardeña monastery, were a group of two…
Cardeña
Saint Hardulf of Breedon
Not much is known about his early life, including his birthdate and family background.
Breedon
Saint Sixtus II
Passion of Saint Sixtus II , pope, and companions, martyrs At Rome on Via Appia in the cemetery of Callixtus , passion…
Blesseds
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Blessed Gezelin Of Schlebusch
Blessed Gezelin of Schlebusch, also known by various names such as Gezelin of Altenberg, Gezelinus of...
Schlebusch
Blessed Tadeusz Dulny
He grew up in a deeply religious family that fostered his own piety and devotion.
Kszczonowice, Swietokrzyskie, Poland
Blessed William Of Altavilla
Blessed William of Altavilla, also known as William of Alteville, was born into nobility in the 13th century in France.
France
Blessed Guillermo Sanz
He was born in an unrecorded year, in Valencia, Spain, during a period of religious and political turmoil.
Blessed Goderanno
While there is not much information available about his early life and background, it is known that he attained great…
Blessed José María Recalde Magúregui
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed a deep spiritual inclination from a young age.
Galdácano, Vitoria, Spain
Blessed José María Polo Rejón
From 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 Antich
He was born on 22 March 1876 in Valls, a town located in the province of Tarragona.
Valls, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed José González Ramos Campos
He was born on 24 February 1879 in Cañete la Real, Málaga, Spain.
Cañete la Real, Málaga, Spain
Blessed Josep Domènech Bonet
He dedicated his life to the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Minor, joining their order in 1909.
Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Andrés Soto Carrera
He was born on June 29, 1883, in Puerto de Santa María, Seville, Spain.
Puerto de Santa María, Seville, Spain
Blessed Alejandro Casare Menéndez
He was born on February 24, 1897, in Chauchina, Granada, Spain.
Chauchina, Granada, Spain
Blessed Carlos López Vidal
He lived his entire life in the archdiocese of Valencia and became a respected member of the community.
Gandía, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Pedro Carballo Corrales
He 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 Montealegre
He is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been killed during the Spanish Civil War.
Brihuega, Guadalajara, Spain
Blessed Octavian Of Savona
Blessed Octavian of Savona, also known as Ottaviano, was born around the year 1060 in Quingey, in the diocese of…
Quingey, France
Blessed Antoni Serra Hortal
He was a devoted member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious congregation founded by St.
Banyoles, Girona, Spain
Blessed Juan Silverio Pérez Ruano
He 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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