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August 14

Ordinary TimeWhiteMemorialSaint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

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Saints

19 records

Saint Maximilian KolbeSaintMartyrHe was the second of three sons born into a poor, devoutly Catholic family.Zdunska Wola, Poland
Saint Arnulf of SoissonsSaintHe was a French nobleman who led a distinguished career as a soldier under King Robert and King Henry I.Flanders, Belgium
Saint Eusebius of RomeSaintHe became widely known for his staunch defense of the Nicene Creed, particularly against the Arian heresy.Rome
Saint WerenfridusSaintAs a devoted follower of Christ, he pursued a life of solitude and study as a hermit in Ireland.Northumbria, England
Saint Antony PrimaldoSaintHe gained recognition for his personal piety and devoutness.
Saint Marcellus of ApameaSaintBorn in Cyprus, he dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Christianity.Cyprus
Saint Franciso ShoyemonSaintIn the twilight of the sixteenth century and the dawn of the seventeenth, the Japanese archipelago became a field of spiritual warfare…Japanese
Blesseds Domingo Ibáñez de Erquicia Pérez de Lete and Franciscus ShōemonSaintIn the shadow of Mount Unzen and the harbor of Nagasaki, the soil was watered with the blood of the faithful.
Saint Eberhard of EinsiedelnSaintAs a monk, he is especially remembered for his role as the founder and first abbot of Einsiedeln Abbey, located in Switzerland.Swabia, Germany
Saint Athanasia of TimiaSaintBorn in Aegina, Greece, she lived during the 9th century and lived a life dedicated to serving God and her fellow believers.Aegina
Saint ArnouldSaintThe most striking feature of this holy man’s life was the radical conversion from the violence of the battlefield to the serenity of the…
Saint Domingo Ibáñez De ErquiciaSaintHe is recognized as a Dominican priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith in the Philippines and Japan…Régil, Guipúzcoa, Spain
Saint Fachanan of RossSaintHe is revered for his role in founding a monastery and school in the Rosscarbery area, which later became renowned for its commitment to…Ross
Saint Callistus of TodiSaintHe was born in Todi, Italy around the year 523 and later became the Bishop of Todi.Todi
Saint Eusebius of PalestineSaintHe was born in late 3rd century Palestine and became one of the most renowned Christian scholars of his time.Palestine
Saint Ursicius of NicomediaSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the region of Illyrium, which is located in modern-day…Illyrium
Saint Demetrius of AfricaSaintMartyrBorn in Africa, precise details about his life and background are unfortunately scarce, as only fragments of historical information have…Africa
Saint MarcellusSaint
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Blesseds

30 records

Blessed Ricardo Atanes CastroBlessedMartyrHe was born on August 5, 1875, in Cualedro, a town in the province of Orense, Spain.Cualedro, Orense, Spain
Blessed Guglielmo Of ParmaBlessedBlessed Guglielmo of Parma, also known as William, was born to the Italian nobility in Italy.Italy
Blessed Sanctes BrancasinoBlessedHe was born in the small village of Montefabbri, Italy, where he grew up in a humble and pious family.Montefabbri, Italy
Blessed Félix Yuste CavaBlessedFrom an early age, he displayed remarkable piety and was known as a devout and prayerful child.Chulilla, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Vicente Rubiols CastellóBlessedHe was born on 13 March 1874 in Gandía, Valencia, Spain.Gandía, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Antonio Luque JuradoBlessedBorn on June 18, 1874, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain, he grew up in a humble yet spiritually rich environment.Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Dionisio Pérez GarcíaBlessedFrom a young age, he exhibited a strong sense of devotion and a desire to serve God.Villavilla de Villadiego, Burgos, Spain
Blessed José García LibránBlessedMartyrHe was born on 19 August 1909 in Herreruela de Oropesa, Toledo, Spain.Herreruela de Oropesa, Toledo, Spain
Blessed Segundo Pérez AriasBlessedHe was born on 2 May 1874 in Armellada, León, Spain.Armellada, León, Spain
Blessed Antonio Trancho AndrésBlessedHe joined the Dominican Order in Almagro, Spain, on 23 September 1917, demonstrating his commitment to a life of religious service.Becerril de Campos, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Ángel De La Red PérezBlessedHe was born on 26 February 1882 in the town of Valdavida, located in the province of León, Spain.Valdavida, León, Spain
Blessed Arsenio De La Viuda SollaBlessedAttracted to a life of piety and service, he joined the Dominicans as a lay brother on 13 May 1903.Valdespino Vaca, León, Spain
Blessed Alberto PandoniBlessedHe was born around the year 1200 in Brescia, Italy.Brescia, Italy
Blessed Fernando García De DiosBlessedHe was the son of Louis and Francisca, who worked as doormen for the Augustinian mothers of San Felices.Sanfelices de Gallegos, Salamanca, Spain
Blessed Natalio Camazón JunqueraBlessedHe was the son of Marcelino and Jacoba, and at the tender age of two days, he was baptized into the Catholic faith.Castromocho, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Antonio María Martín PoveaBlessedHe lived during a time of great turmoil in Spain, notably the Spanish Civil War.El Saucejo, Seville, Spain
Blessed Ángel Marina ÁlvarezBlessedHe was born on 28 March 1890 in Barruelo de los Carabeos, Santander, Spain.Barruelo de los Carabeos, Santander, Spain
Blessed Ovidio Bravo PorrasBlessedHe was born on 13 April 1908 in the small town of Fuenteandrino, located in the province of Palencia, Spain.Fuenteandrino, Palencia, Spain
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