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Blessed Maurice Tornay
Blessed

Blessed Maurice Tornay

Rosière, Valais, Switzerland

Saint Philomena
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Saint Philomena

Saint Clare of Assisi
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Saint Clare of Assisi

Assisi, Italy

Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai
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Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai

Trier, Germany

Blessed Rafael Alonso Gutiérrez
Blessed

Blessed Rafael Alonso Gutiérrez

Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain

Saint Alexander The Charcoal Burner
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Saint Alexander The Charcoal Burner

Greek

Saint Chromatius The Prefect
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Saint Chromatius The Prefect

Saint Elian of Philadelphia
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Saint Elian of Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Saint Digna of Todi
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Saint Digna of Todi

Todi

Blessed Carlos Díaz Gandía
Blessed

Blessed Carlos Díaz Gandía

Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain

Saint Equitius of Valeria
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Saint Equitius of Valeria

And 490 in the area of Valeria Suburbicaria (present-day L’Aquila-Rieti-Tivoli), Abruzzi, Italy

Saint Liadán of Killyon
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Saint Liadán of Killyon

Latter 5th century Ireland

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Saint Philomena

Martyr

The information about her was received through private revelation.

Saint Clare of Assisi

She was the daughter of a count, and her mother was the countess Blessed Orsolana.

Assisi, Italy

Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai

From a young age, he displayed piety and devotion to his faith.

Trier, Germany

Saint Alexander The Charcoal Burner

He was trained in philosophy and had a deep understanding of classical Greek literature.

Greek

Saint Chromatius The Prefect

Born in Rome, little is known about his early life, but he is widely celebrated for his conversion to Christianity and...

Saint Elian of Philadelphia

During his lifetime, the region experienced a period of severe food shortages, which resulted in widespread...

Philadelphia

Saint Digna of Todi

She made a private vow of consecration to God, dedicating her life to serving Him.

Todi

Saint Equitius of Valeria

He is remembered as a spiritual student of Saint Benedict of Nursia and a prominent figure in the spread of monasticism...

And 490 in the area of Valeria Suburbicaria (present-day L’Aquila-Rieti-Tivoli), Abruzzi, Italy

Saint Liadán of Killyon

Born in the latter 5th century in Ireland, she was the daughter of a pagan chieftain.

Latter 5th century Ireland

Saint Taurinus of Evreux

Born around 350, Taurinus became known for his evangelistic efforts in Milan, Italy.

Evreux

Saint Attracta of Killaraght

She was the daughter of an Irish noble and from a young age, she felt a strong calling to a religious vocation.

County Sligo, Ireland

Saint Rufinus of Assisi

Not much is known about his early life, but history records that he was originally the bishop of Amasea in Pontus, part...

Assisi

Saint Susanna of Rome

She was born into a family of deep faith, being the daughter of Saint Gabinus and niece of Pope Caius.

Rome

Saint Rusticola of Arles

Saint Rusticola, also known as Marcia, was born into a noble Christian family in the year 551 in Vaison, which is now...

Vaison (in modern Séguret, France)

Saint Cassian of Benevento

Regrettably, there is limited information available about his life and achievements, which makes it difficult to...

Benevento

Saint Talla

Though little information has survived about her life, she is mentioned in the Tallaght, Gorman, and Donegal...

Ireland

Saint Rufinus of Marsi

Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, he served as a bishop in the region of the Marsi, an...

Marsi

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Blesseds Rafael Alonso Gutiérrez and Carlos Díaz Gandía

In the annals of the Church, some witnesses to the faith leave behind detailed chronicles, while others are known only...

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Saint Athracht

In the shadowed dawn of Christian Ireland, amidst the misty hills where the Gospel first took root, one woman stands...

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Saint Equizio

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Saint Tiburzio

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Saint Rufino

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Saint Rusticule

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Saint Taurin

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Saint Cassiano

Blesseds

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Blessed Maurice Tornay

He was the seventh of eight children born to Jean-Joseph Tornay and Faustina Dossier.

Rosière, Valais, Switzerland

Blessed Rafael Alonso Gutiérrez

He was married to Maria Adelaid Ruiz Glens in 1916, and together they were blessed with four daughters.

Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Carlos Díaz Gandía

As a devout Catholic, he was baptized at the age of one day, and his strong faith would guide him throughout his life.

Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Antoni Casany Villarrasa

Born on 4 November 1895 in Calldetenes, Barcelona, Spain, he grew up in a devout family that nurtured his strong...

Calldetenes, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed William Lampley

He was born in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, and little is known about his early life.

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

Blessed Stephen Rowsham

He studied at Oriel College, Oxford University, and later served as an Anglican vicar at Saint Mary the Virgin in...

Oxfordshire, England

Blessed Francisco Donazar Goñi

Born on 10 October 1893 in Iroz, Navarra, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and was known for his deep...

Iroz, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Miguel Romero Rojas

He lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, which eventually led to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.

Coín, Málaga, Spain

Blessed Miquel Domingo Cendra

He was born on March 1, 1909, in Caseres, Tarragona, Spain.

Caseres, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Benjamín Fernández De Legaria Goñi

He was the son of Tomas, a farmer, and Fermina, a school teacher who dedicated over 50 years of her life to educating...

Torralba de Río, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Ramon Rosell Laboria

He was born on December 13, 1897, in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Manuel Llop Plana

He was born on 1 January 1896 in La Mata de Morella, a small town in the region of Castellón, Spain.

La Mata de Morella, Castellón, Spain

Blessed Juan Bazaga Palacios

He showed great dedication to his faith from a young age.

Benamargosa, Granada, Spain

Blessed John Sandys

Born around 1552 in Lancashire, England, not much is known about his early years and education.

Lancashire, England

Blessed Jeangeorges Rehm

He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, and his unwavering faith led him to become a...

Katzenthal, Haut-Rhin, France

Blessed Marcos Leyún Goñi

Born on 7 October 1897 in Sansoáin, Navarra, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age...

Sansoáin, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Theobald Of England

Blessed Theobald of England was a Mercedarian friar who dedicated his life to the redemption of Christians held captive...

England

Blessed Armando Óscar Valdés

He was a devoted Catholic who dedicated his life to serving God as a monk and became a member of the Hospitallers of...

15 January, 1891 in Havana, Cuba

Blessed Julián Lisbona Royo

He was born on October 23, 1891, in Torre de las Arcas, Teruel, Spain.

Torre de las Arcas, Teruel, Spain

Blessed José Valencia Janices

He was born on 16 November 1906 in Artajona, Navarra, Spain, and his life of piety and service to God began at a young...

Artajona, Navarra, Spain

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Blessed Miguel Domingo Cendra

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Blessed Thomas Rehm

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