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Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Lawrence of Rome
He was a devout Christian who dedicated his life to caring for the poor, the ill, and the neglected.
Huesca, Spain
Saint Bessus
He is revered as a martyr and is known for his miraculous healing abilities through prayer.
Saint Blane
Born in the 6th century on the Isle of Bute, Scotland, he was the nephew of Saint Cathan.
Isle of Bute, Scotland
Saint Gerontius
He was born as a prince in the 5th century and eventually ascended to the position of King of Damnonia, which…
Saint Ireneaus of Cutigliano
He is primarily remembered as a martyr and his unwavering faith in the face of persecution.
Cutigliano
Saint Paula of Carthage
Born in Carthage, North Africa, her exact date of birth remains unknown, but it is believed to be around the 4th…
Carthage
Saint Bettelin
While not much is known about his life, his virtuous actions and unwavering faith have made him a beloved figure among…
Saint Agilberta of Jouarre
She is related to several other notable saints, including Saint Ebrigisil, Saint Ado of Jouarre, and Saint Agilbert of…
Jouarre
Saint Agathonica of Carthage
Unfortunately, historical records about her life are limited, but what is known points to her unwavering faith and…
Carthage
Saint Aurelius of Cutigliano
Not much is known about his early life, but historical records suggest that he was born in Cutigliano, a small village…
Cutigliano
Saint Asteria of Bergamo
She is recognized as a martyr and is venerated for her dedication to providing Christian burials for martyrs during a…
Bergamo
Saint Aredius of Lyons
Born around the year 536, not much is known about his early life and background.
Lyons
Saint Bassa of Carthage
Born in Carthage, North Africa, her life is shrouded in mystery and few historical records exist about her.
Carthage
Saint Deusdedit The Cobbler
Despite his humble occupation, Deusdedit's piety and charitable nature distinguished him as a revered figure in his…
Saint Lawrence
Blesseds
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Blessed Archangelus Piacentini
From a young age, he exhibited a quiet and pious disposition, which led him to pursue a life of solitude and prayer.
Calatafimi, Sicily, Italy
Blessed Franciszek Drzewiecki
He was born on February 26, 1908, in Zduny, Lódzkie, Poland, into a devout Catholic family.
Zduny, Lódzkie, Poland
Blessed Edward Grzymala
His life and ministry were sadly cut short during the horrific period of Nazi persecutions in World War II.
Kolodziaz, Podlaskie, Poland
Blessed Juan Martorell Soria
His deep faith and commitment to serving God motivated him to join the Salesians, an order founded by Saint John Bosco,…
Picasent, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Amadeus Of Portugal
Blessed Amadeus of Portugal, also known as Amadeus Menez de Silva or by his birth name João de Menezes da Silva, was…
Morocco
Blessed Lazare Tiersot
He joined the Carthusians on 18 December 1769 and became a member of the monastery of Fontenay, France.
Semur-en-Auxois, Côte-d’Or, France
Blessed Andrea Of Grosseto
Blessed Andrea of Grosseto, also known as Andrea di Grosseto, was a 15th-century Franciscan friar known for his devout…
Grosseto
Blessed Antonio González Penín
He was born on 1 March 1864 in San Salvador de Rabal, Celanova, Orense, Spain.
San Salvador de Rabal, Celanova, Orense, Spain
Blessed Hugh Of Montaigu
Blessed Hugh of Montaigu, also known as Hugh of Cluny, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the…
Montaigu
Blessed Claudejoseph Jouffret De Bonnefont
Claudejoseph Jouffret De Bonnefont dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.
Gannat, Allier, France
Blessed François François
He dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and the people of God.
Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Blessed Miguel Borrego Amo
He served as a dedicated priest in the diocese of Córdoba, specifically ministering to the communities of Fuente la…
Cañete de las Torres, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Jaume Jardí Vernet
He was born on 7 May 1901 in Vandellós, Tarragona, Spain.
Vandellós, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Esteve Llover Torrent
He was born on July 27, 1885, in the town of Les Planes d'Hostoles, Girona, in the region of Catalonia, Spain.
Les Planes d’Hostoles, Girona, Spain
Blessed Victoriano Calvo Lozano
He was born on 23 December 1896 in Horche, Guadalajara, Spain.
Horche, Guadalajara, Spain
Blessed Lluís Sans Viñas
He was born on 18 June 1887 in the town of Montblanc, located in the province of Tarragona.
Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed José Toledo Pellicer
He was born on 14 July 1909 in the town of Llaurí, Valencia.
Llaurí, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Pedro Mesonero Rodríguez
He grew up in a deeply Catholic family and from a young age felt called to the religious life.
Aldearrodrigo, Salamanca, Spain
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