Saturday
August 8
Saints
35 records
Saint Dominic De GuzmanSaintSaint Dominic de Guzman, also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, was born in 1170 in Calaruega, Burgos, Old Castile, in…Calaruega, Burgos, Old Castile
Saint Altman of PassauSaintHe pursued his studies in Paris, France, and upon his return to Germany, he was ordained a priest.Paderborn, Westphalia, Germany
Saint Famianus of CompostelaSaintFrom an early age, he showed a deep devotion to the Church and a strong desire to serve God.Cologne, Germany
Saint Aemilian of CyzicusSaintHe is celebrated as a courageous defender of the veneration of icons during the period of Byzantine Iconoclasm.Cyzicus
Saint Paulus Ge TingzhuSaintBorn around the year 1839, he spent his entire life in the apostolic vicariate of Southeastern Zhili.Xiaotun, Shenzhou, Hebei, China
Martyrs of El SalerSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of El Saler, also known as the Five Nuns of El Saler, were a courageous group of women who dedicated their lives to teaching…El Saler
Saint Marinus of AnzarbaSaintBorn in Cilicia, Asia Minor, which is in the modern-day Çukurova region of Turkey, Marinus led a remarkable life dedicated to the spread of…Cilicia, Asia Minor (modern Çukurova region of Turkey)
Saint Eusebius of MilanSaintHe served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy for a period of 16 years.Greece
Blesseds María del Niño Jesús Baldillou Bullit and r companionsSaintThe radiance of sanctity often shines most brightly against the backdrop of darkness, and nowhere was this truth more starkly illuminated…
Saint Etelgita of NorthumbriaSaintBorn in England, her exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed to have been in the 7th or 8th century.England
Saint Ternatius of BesançonSaintHe is venerated for his piety, devotion to God, and his tireless efforts in spreading the Christian faith during the 7th century.Besançon
Saint Severus of VienneSaintSeverus of Vienne, was a prominent priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christianity in the region of…Vienne
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- Saint Ultan of Crayke
- Saint Leobald of Fleury
- Saint Smaragdus
- Saint Myron The Wonder Worker
- Saint Gedeon of Besancon
- Saint Mummolus of Fleury
- Saint Sigrada
- Saint Largus
- Saint Hormisdas of Persia
- Saint Ellidius
- Martyrs of Albano
- Saint Leonidas of Constantinople
- Saint Altmann
- Saint Dominic
- Saint Famian
- Saint Marino
- Saint Mommole
Blesseds
21 records
Blessed Maria Anna Rosa CaianiBlessedFrom a young age, Maria felt a strong call to religious life and service.Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Italy
Blessed Antonio Silvestre MoyaBlessedHe was the son of a policeman and grew up in a devout Catholic family.L’Ollería, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Wlodzimierz LaskowskiBlessedHe served as a dedicated parish priest in Lwówek, which is located in the archdiocese of Poznan.Rogozno, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed Dionysius RabinisBlessedHe was born in France, though specific details about his birth and upbringing are unfortunately unknown.France
Blessed Manuel Aranda EspejoBlessedHe displayed an early calling to the priesthood and dedicated his life to pursuing this vocation.Monte Lope Alvarez, Jaén, Spain
Blessed Cruz Laplana LagunaBlessedHe was ordained a priest on 24 September 1898 and went on to serve in various pastoral roles within the Church.Plan, Huesca, Spain
Blessed John FeltonBlessedNot much is known about his early life, except that he belonged to a family of some means and was the father of Blessed Thomas Felton.Bermondsey, Southwark, England
Blessed Antero Mateo GarcíaBlessedHe is most notably recognized for his unwavering dedication to his faith, his commitment to his family, and his selfless service to the…Valdevimbre, León, Spain
Blessed María Del Consuelo González RodríguezBlessedShe became a Sister in the Daughters of the Patronage of Mary, a religious congregation dedicated to serving God and humanity through…Córdoba, Spain
Blessed William Of Castellammare Di StabiaBlessedBlessed William of Castellammare di Stabia, also known simply as William, was a devout Franciscan friar recognized for his courageous…Castellammare di Stabia, Naples (in modern Italy)
Blessed Leoncio López RamosBlessedHe was born on November 16, 1904, in Laroco, Orense, Spain.Laroco, Orense, Spain
Blessed Santiago Aparicio LópezBlessedFrom an early age, he demonstrated a strong commitment to his faith and a calling to serve God.Revilla de Collazos, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Nicolás De La Torre MerinoBlessedHe was born on 4 March 1892 in Béjar, Spain.Béjar, Spain
Blessed Ricardo López Y LópezBlessedHe devoted his life to the service of God and entered the Dominican order, known for its commitment to preaching and scholarship.Olmos de Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain
Blessed John FingleyBlessedHe was born around 1553 in Barnley, Yorkshire, England.Barnley, Yorkshire, England
Blessed Paulino Reoyo GarcíaBlessedHe received his education from the Dominicans in Almagro, Spain, and it was during this time that he developed a deep love for the…Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Fernando Español BerdieBlessedHe was born on October 11, 1875, in Anciles, Huesca, Spain.Anciles, Huesca, Spain
Blessed Mariano Pina TurónBlessedMartyrHe was born on 13 April 1867 in Híjar, Teruel, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.Híjar, Teruel, Spain
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