Sunday

August 9

Ordinary TimeGreenFeast of the Lord19th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Luna Decrescens

Saints

24 records

Saint Marianne CopeSaintShe was born into a poor working-class family and was one of eight children.Heppenheim, grand duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
Saint Autor of MetzSaintBorn in the mid-5th century, he was initially a cobbler by trade but later became the 13th bishop of Metz, serving the community for an…Metz
Saint Maurilio of RouenSaintShowing great intellectual promise, he pursued his theological studies in Liege, Belgium, and in Saxony, modern-day Germany.The, France
Saint Teresa Benedicta of The CrossSaintAs a young girl, Edith Stein lost faith and interest in Judaism when she was just thirteen years old.Breslaw, Dolnoslaskie, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland)
Saint Romanus OstiariusSaintMartyrBorn in Rome, Italy, during the 3rd century, he lived during a time of great persecution against Christians under the reign of Emperor…
Saint Verian of CivitavecchiaSaintBorn in an unspecified date, Verian hailed from Civitavecchia, a port city located in present-day Italy.Civitavecchia
Saint Secundian of CivitavecchiaSaintHe met his martyrdom during the persecutions of Decius, becoming a revered figure in the Catholic Church.Civitavecchia
Saint Marcellian of CivitavecchiaSaintHe was born in Civitavecchia, Italy, and little is known about his early life.Civitavecchia
Saint Candida Maria De Jesus Cipitria Y BarriolaSaintShe was the oldest of seven children born to Juan Miguel Cipitria and María Jesús Barriola.Andoáin, Guipúzcoa, Spain
Saint NathySaintUnfortunately, there is limited reliable information available about his early life.Luighne, Sligo, Ireland
Saint Rusticus of VeronaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but historical records indicate that he was born in North Africa and eventually found himself in…North Africa
Saint Firmus of VeronaSaintNot much is known about his early life and upbringing, but he is believed to have been a devout and courageous follower of Christ.North Africa
Saint Martin of BriveSaintAs a young man, he encountered Christianity and underwent a profound conversion.Spain
Saint FalcoSaintIn the rugged, olive-draped landscapes of Southern Italy, where the mountains meet the sea, a profound silence once echoed with the…
Saint Domitian of ChâlonsSaintHe served as the bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne, a town in France, and played a vital role in the religious and spiritual lives of the people…Châlons
Saint PhelimSaintHe is recognized as a hermit and the first bishop of Kilmore, Ireland.
Saint Rusticus of SirmiumSaintHe hailed from Sirmium, a city located in Pannonia, which is present-day Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.Sirmium
Saint Bandaridus of SoissonsSaintBorn in an unknown date, he was ordained as a bishop and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Christianity.Soissons
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Blesseds

28 records

Blessed Faustino Oteiza SeguraBlessedHe was the son of Isidoro Oteiza and Angela Segura.Ayegui, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Florentino Asensio BarrosoBlessedFrom a young age, he displayed exceptional piety and a strong desire to serve God.Villasexmir, Valladolid, Spain
Blessed Zbigniew Adam StrzalkowskiBlessedHis life was dedicated to serving the Church and spreading the message of love and peace.Tarnów, Poland
Blessed Franz JägerstätterBlessedBlessed Franz Jágerstátter, also known as Franz Jaegerstaetter, was born on May 20, 1907 in Sankt Radegund, Oberösterreich, Austria.Sankt Radegund, Oberösterreich, Austria
Blessed Richard BereBlessedHe was the nephew of Richard Bere, who served as the abbot of Glastonbury.Glastonbury, England
Blessed John Of AlverniaBlessedBlessed John of Alvernia, also known as John of Alverna, John of Fermo, and John of La Verna, was born in 1259 in Fermo, located in the…Fermo, Marches of Ancona, Italy
Blessed John Of SalernoBlessedBlessed John of Salerno, also known as Giovanni da Salerno, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 13th century.Salerno, Italy
Blessed Antonio Mateo SalameroBlessedHe was born on 24 September 1864 in the small town of Torres del Obispo, Huesca, in the province of Aragon, Spain.Torres del Obispo, Huesca, Spain
Blessed José María Garrigues HernándezBlessedHe was born on 12 February 1895 in Carcagente, Valencia, Spain.Carcagente, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Falco The HermitBlessedHe was born in the Calabria region of Italy, but later settled in the Abruzzi region, where he spent his life as a hermit.The Calabria region of Italy
Blessed Claude RichardBlessedHe chose a life devoted to God and became a Benedictine monk at the monastery in Metz, France.Lérouville, Meuse, France
Blessed Michał TomaszekBlessedHe was born on September 23, 1960, in Lekawica, Zywiec, Poland.Lekawica, Zywiec, Poland
Blessed Josep Maria Aragones MateuBlessedHe was born on 21 May 1886 in Tarragona, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and education.Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Josep Figuera ReyBlessedHe is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been martyred during the Spanish Civil War.Pobla de Segur, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Cayetano Giménez MartínBlessedAfter his ordination, Father Cayetano dedicated several years to the study of canon law, enhancing his knowledge and understanding of the…Alfornón, Granada, Spain
Blessed Lorenzo Palomino VillaescusaBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous time in Spanish history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.Salobreña, Granada, Spain
Blessed Florentín Felipe NayaBlessedHe was the son of Miguel Felipe and Francisca Naya, and he was baptized on the same day of his birth.Alquézar, Huesca, Spain
Blessed José María Celaya BadiolaBlessedHe was baptized at the tender age of one day, a gesture that marked the beginning of his spiritual journey.Azcoitia, Guipúzcoa, Spain
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