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Luna Crescens
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20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Armagillus of Brittany
He was born in South Wales and was the cousin of two other esteemed saints, Saint Samson of York and Saint Cadfan.
South Wales
Saint Roch
He was reportedly born with the image of a red cross on his breast, symbolizing his future devotion to the service of…
Montpelier, France
Saint Stephen of Hungary
However, at the age of 10, he was baptized alongside his father, Géza.
Esztergom, Hungary
Saint Theodule of Grammont
He is widely recognized for his staunch opposition to the heresy of Arianism and his efforts in promoting orthodox…
Grammont
Saint Serena
Very little is known about her early life, including her place of birth and family background.
Saint Rosa Fan Hui
She was born around 1855 in Fannjiazhuang, Apostolic Vicariate of Southeastern Zhili, Wujiao Hebei Province, China.
Fannjiazhuang, Apostolic Vicariate of Southeastern Zhili, Wujiao Hebei Province, China
Saint Armel
He founded the abbey of Plouarzel and later attended the court of King Childebert I of Paris for seven years, where he…
Saint Arsacius
In the shadow of imperial power, where the sword often dictated the path of the faithful, a different kind of courage…
Saint Troiecia of Poitiers
Born in Poitiers, France, she lived a life dedicated to prayer, asceticism, and solitude.
Poitiers, France
Saint Gelasius of Poitiers
He served as the Bishop of Poitiers, France, contributing greatly to the development and growth of Christianity in the…
Poitiers
Saint Titus The Deacon
While not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the early 5th century and lived during…
Saint Frambaldo
While not much is known about his early life, his remarkable spiritual journey and commitment to serving God left a…
Saint Arsacius of Nicomedia
Born in Persia, he embraced a career as a soldier in the imperial Roman army during the reign of Emperor Licinius.
Persian
Saint Fraimbault
Blesseds
28
Blessed Petra De San José Perez Florido
She was the youngest of five children born to José Perez and Maria Florido.
Valle de Abdalajís, Málaga, Spain
Blessed Angelus Agostini Mazzinghi
Born in 1377 in Florence, Italy, he devoted his life to serving God and dedicated himself to the Carmelite order.
Florence, Italy
Blessed Enrique García Beltrán
He was the son of Vicente García and Donna Concepción Beltrán and was baptized on the day of his birth.
Almazora, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Ralph De La Futaye
Not much is known about the early life and background of Blessed Ralph De La Futaye.
Blessed Plácido García Gilabert
From a young age, he displayed a keen interest in his studies, which led him to join the Franciscan minor seminary in…
Benitachell, Alicante, Spain
Blessed Laurence Loricatus
Raised in a military environment, Laurence was trained to become a soldier.
Apulio, Italy
Blessed Melchior Kumagai Motonao
He was born around 1554 in Miiri, Aki, Kochi, Japan.
Miiri, Aki, Kochi, Japan
Blessed Juan José Orellana Del Moral
He was born on September 4, 1870, in Lucena, Córdoba, Spain.
Lucena, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed José María Sanchís Mompó
He was born on October 8, 1858, in Benifaió, Valencia, Spain.
Benifaió, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Gregorio Zugasti Fernández De Esquide
He was born in Murillo de Yerri, Navarra, Spain in 1884.
Murillo de Yerri, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Magdalena Kiyota Bokusai
She was married to Blessed Simon Kiyota Bokusai and both of them were known for their strong faith and commitment to…
Kiyota, Japan
Blessed Antonio María Rodríguez Blanco
He was a deeply religious man and felt a calling to serve God from a young age.
Pedroche, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed John Of Saint Martha
Blessed John of Saint Martha, also known as Juan Santamarta, was a Franciscan priest who was born in 1578 in Prades,…
Prades, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Nicesio Pérez Del Palomar Quincoces
He was born on 2 April 1859 in Tuesta, Álava, Spain, to a devout Catholic family.
Tuesta, Álava, Spain
Blessed Josep Reñé Prenafeta
He was born on June 15, 1903, in Lleida, Spain.
Lleida, Spain
Blessed Maria Gengoro
She was born in Kiyota, Japan, and is recognized as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan.
Kiyota, Japan
Blessed Juan Navas Rodríguezcarretero
Born on 23 February 1892 in Castro del Río, Córdoba, Spain, he dedicated his life to the service of God and his people.
Castro del Río, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Amadeu Monje Altés
He was born on April 10, 1906, in the town of Batea, Tarragona, Spain.
Batea, Tarragona, Spain
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