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Thursday, August 13

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Saints

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Saint Radegunde

Born in 518 in Erfurt, Saxony, she was the daughter of King Berthachar, a pagan ruler of Thuringia.

Erfurt, Saxony

Saint Cassian of Imola

He was known for his expertise in teaching handwriting, but he also took every opportunity to share his faith in…

Imola

Saint Benildus

He received his education from the De La Salle Brothers and displayed exceptional academic abilities.

Thuret, France

Saint John Berchmans

He was the son of a shoemaker and was one of five children, three of whom entered religious life.

Driest, Brabant, Belgium

Saint Herulph of Langres

Little is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to a life of piety and virtue.

Langres

Saint Maximus The Confessor

He had a prestigious position as the chief secretary to Emperor Heraclius but chose to leave this post and become a…

Constantinople

Saint Helen of Burgos

Born in the region of Burgos, Spain, the exact date of her birth is not known.

Burgos

Saint Wigbert of Fritzlar

At a very young age, he entered the monastic life, possibly joining the renowned Glastonbury Abbey.

England

Saint Concordia of Rome

Despite the lack of detailed information, we can glean some important aspects about her from what little has survived.

Rome

Saint Hippolytus of Rome

Martyr

It was through his interactions with these prisoners that he became converted to the Christian faith.

Rome

Saint Antioche

The spiritual landscape of the early church was often defined by the desert and the hermitage, even within the bounds…

Saint Junian of Mairé

Although limited information is available about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the 6th century.

Mairé

Saint Anastasius The Priest

He was a close friend and spiritual student of Saint Acacius, who played a vital role in shaping his spiritual journey.

Saint Radegund

Born into a humble family, little is known about her early life or her birth date.

Saint Ludolf

While the details of his early life remain obscure, historical documents indicate that he was a monk who dedicated his…

Saint Nerses Glaietsi

Born in 1102, he gained recognition for his theological contributions, dedication to church unity, and his poetic works…

Saint Antiochus of Lyons

Not much is known about his early life, but he played a crucial role in the history of the church in Lyon.

Lyons

Saint Anastasius The Monk

He lived during a period of religious controversy, where the Church was grappling with the Monothelite heresy.

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Blesseds

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Blessed Jakob Gapp

He was the seventh child of Martin Gapp and Antonia Wach, who belonged to the working class.

Wattens, Tyrol, Austria

Blessed Mark Of Aviano

He was the son of Marco Pasquale Cristofori and Rosa Zanoni.

Aviano, Italy

Blessed Michael Joseph Mcgivney

He displayed a strong faith and a desire for knowledge from a young age.

Waterbury, Connecticut

Blessed Gertrude Of Altenberg

Blessed Gertrude of Altenberg, also known as Gertrude of Thuringia, was born in 1227, the daughter of Saint Elizabeth…

Altenberg

Blessed Juan Agramunt Y Riera

He was the son of Jose Agramunt and Antonia Riera.

Almazora, Castellón, Spain

Blessed Silvestre Arnau Y Pascuet

He was the son of Lorenzo Arnau and Maria Pasquet.

Gòsol, Berguedà, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Pierre Gabilhaud

He served as a priest in the diocese of Limoges, faithfully attending to his pastoral duties and guiding the faithful…

Point-Saint-Martin, Haute-Vienne, France

Blessed Irene Of Hungary

Blessed Irene of Hungary, also known as Irene Komnenos, Piroska, and Xene, was born in 1088 in Esztergom, Hungary.

Esztergom, Hungary

Blessed Pedro Martret Y Molet

He was the son of Biagio Martret and Teresa Moles.

La Seu d’Urgell, Alt Urgell, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Pedro Of Santa Maria

Blessed Pedro of Santa Maria, also known as Pedro de Santa María and Pedro Martínez, was a Mercedarian friar who lived…

Valladolid, Spain

Blessed Eugenio Cuesta Padierna

He is remembered as a martyr who suffered a tragic death during the Spanish Civil War.

Villanueva del Rebollar, Teruel, Spain

Blessed Ferran Saperas Aluja

He was born on September 8, 1905, in the town of Alió, located in the province of Tarragona, Spain.

Alió, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Patrick Ohealy

Born around 1543 in Dromahaire, a small town in Leitrim, Ireland, he embarked on his journey of faith by entering the…

Dromahaire, Leitrim, Ireland

Blessed Modesto García Martí

He was the third of seven children born to Francisco García and Joaquina Martí.

Albocácer, Castellón, Spain

Blessed Ramon Artiga Aragonés

He was born on 11 October 1880 in Mont-roig del Camp, Tarragona, Spain.

Mont-roig del Camp, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Andrés Serrano Muñoz

He dedicated his life to serving the community in Cabeza del Buey, where he became an integral part of the local…

Cabeza del Buey, Badajoz, Spain

Blessed William Freeman

He lived during a time of great religious turmoil in England, as the country had undergone the English Reformation and…

Menthorpre, North Yorkshire, England

Blessed Pascual Araguàs Y Guàrdia

He hailed from a devout and impoverished family, which instilled in him a strong piety from an early age.

Pont de Claverol, Pallars Jussà, Lleida, Spain

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Martyrologium RomanumThe day’s commemorations from the Roman Martyrology registry. Where an elogium is quoted it is the 1914 English edition, which is in the public domain.

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