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August 13

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Saints

20 records

Saint RadegundeSaintBorn in 518 in Erfurt, Saxony, she was the daughter of King Berthachar, a pagan ruler of Thuringia.Erfurt, Saxony
Saint Cassian of ImolaSaintHe was known for his expertise in teaching handwriting, but he also took every opportunity to share his faith in Christianity with his…Imola
Saint BenildusSaintHe received his education from the De La Salle Brothers and displayed exceptional academic abilities.Thuret, France
Saint John BerchmansSaintHe was the son of a shoemaker and was one of five children, three of whom entered religious life.Driest, Brabant, Belgium
Saint Herulph of LangresSaintLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to a life of piety and virtue.Langres
Saint Maximus The ConfessorSaintHe had a prestigious position as the chief secretary to Emperor Heraclius but chose to leave this post and become a monk at Chrysopolis.Constantinople
Saint Helen of BurgosSaintBorn in the region of Burgos, Spain, the exact date of her birth is not known.Burgos
Saint Wigbert of FritzlarSaintAt a very young age, he entered the monastic life, possibly joining the renowned Glastonbury Abbey.England
Saint Concordia of RomeSaintDespite the lack of detailed information, we can glean some important aspects about her from what little has survived.Rome
Saint Hippolytus of RomeSaintMartyrIt was through his interactions with these prisoners that he became converted to the Christian faith.Rome
Saint AntiocheSaintThe spiritual landscape of the early church was often defined by the desert and the hermitage, even within the bounds of civilization.
Saint Junian of MairéSaintAlthough limited information is available about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the 6th century.Mairé
Saint Anastasius The PriestSaintHe was a close friend and spiritual student of Saint Acacius, who played a vital role in shaping his spiritual journey.
Saint RadegundSaintBorn into a humble family, little is known about her early life or her birth date.
Saint LudolfSaintWhile the details of his early life remain obscure, historical documents indicate that he was a monk who dedicated his life to the service…
Saint Nerses GlaietsiSaintBorn in 1102, he gained recognition for his theological contributions, dedication to church unity, and his poetic works written in his…
Saint Antiochus of LyonsSaintNot 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 MonkSaintHe 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 GappBlessedHe was the seventh child of Martin Gapp and Antonia Wach, who belonged to the working class.Wattens, Tyrol, Austria
Blessed Mark Of AvianoBlessedHe was the son of Marco Pasquale Cristofori and Rosa Zanoni.Aviano, Italy
Blessed Michael Joseph McgivneyBlessedHe displayed a strong faith and a desire for knowledge from a young age.Waterbury, Connecticut
Blessed Gertrude Of AltenbergBlessedBlessed Gertrude of Altenberg, also known as Gertrude of Thuringia, was born in 1227, the daughter of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis…Altenberg
Blessed Juan Agramunt Y RieraBlessedHe was the son of Jose Agramunt and Antonia Riera.Almazora, Castellón, Spain
Blessed Silvestre Arnau Y PascuetBlessedHe was the son of Lorenzo Arnau and Maria Pasquet.Gòsol, Berguedà, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Pierre GabilhaudBlessedHe served as a priest in the diocese of Limoges, faithfully attending to his pastoral duties and guiding the faithful in their spiritual…Point-Saint-Martin, Haute-Vienne, France
Blessed Irene Of HungaryBlessedBlessed Irene of Hungary, also known as Irene Komnenos, Piroska, and Xene, was born in 1088 in Esztergom, Hungary.Esztergom, Hungary
Blessed Pedro Martret Y MoletBlessedHe was the son of Biagio Martret and Teresa Moles.La Seu d’Urgell, Alt Urgell, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Pedro Of Santa MariaBlessedBlessed Pedro of Santa Maria, also known as Pedro de Santa María and Pedro Martínez, was a Mercedarian friar who lived during the 14th…Valladolid, Spain
Blessed Eugenio Cuesta PadiernaBlessedHe is remembered as a martyr who suffered a tragic death during the Spanish Civil War.Villanueva del Rebollar, Teruel, Spain
Blessed Ferran Saperas AlujaBlessedHe was born on September 8, 1905, in the town of Alió, located in the province of Tarragona, Spain.Alió, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Patrick OhealyBlessedBorn around 1543 in Dromahaire, a small town in Leitrim, Ireland, he embarked on his journey of faith by entering the novitiate of the…Dromahaire, Leitrim, Ireland
Blessed Modesto García MartíBlessedHe was the third of seven children born to Francisco García and Joaquina Martí.Albocácer, Castellón, Spain
Blessed Ramon Artiga AragonésBlessedHe was born on 11 October 1880 in Mont-roig del Camp, Tarragona, Spain.Mont-roig del Camp, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Andrés Serrano MuñozBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving the community in Cabeza del Buey, where he became an integral part of the local congregation.Cabeza del Buey, Badajoz, Spain
Blessed William FreemanBlessedHe lived during a time of great religious turmoil in England, as the country had undergone the English Reformation and was under the rule…Menthorpre, North Yorkshire, England
Blessed Pascual Araguàs Y GuàrdiaBlessedHe 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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