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Saints
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Blesseds
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
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While the details of his early life remain obscure, historical documents indicate that he was a monk who dedicated his…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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- Blessed Luciano Hernández Ramírez
- Blessed Jose Tàpies Y Sirvant
- Blessed Francesc Castellsareny
- Blessed Julián Rivas Rojano
- Blessed Inocencio García Díez
- Blessed Maria De Puiggraciós Badia Flaquer
- Blessed José Juan Perot Y Juanmarti
- Blessed Pere Rofes Llauradó
- Blessed José Boher Y Foix
- Blessed Marceliano Alonso Santamaría
- Blessed José Ignacio Gordón De La Serna
- Blessed José Bonet Nadal
- Blessed Andreu Prats Barrufet
- Blessed Conn Orourke
- Blessed Mateo Despóns Tena
- Blessed Francisco Mallo Sánchez
- Blessed Marià Mullerat Soldevila
- Blessed Simone De Lara
- Blessed Marco d’Aviano Cristofori
- Blessed Gertrud
- Blessed Secundino María Ortega García and 19 companions
- Blessed Juan Agramunt Riera
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