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August 17

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Saints

31 records

Saint CarlomanSaintCarloman's father eventually became the de facto ruler of the Frankish kingdom, which encompassed territories in present-day Germany,…
Saint Chiara della CroceSaintIn the rolling hills of Umbria, where the Augustinian spirit took deep root, a woman of profound holiness left an indelible mark on the…
Saint Beatrice Da Silva MenesesSaintShe hailed from a noble family and was the daughter of the Count of Viana.In Campo Maior, Portalegre, Portugal
Saint Jeroen of NoordwijkSaintFrom a young age, Jeroen showed a deep piety and a preference for spending his time in church rather than engaging in worldly activities.Scotland
Saint Donatus of RipacandidaSaintHe was named after his patron saint, Donatus of Arezzo, an early Christian martyr.Ripacandida, Italy
Saint Juliana of PtolemaisSaintUnfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but she is renowned for her devotion to the Christian faith and her…Ptolemais
Saint Elias The YoungerSaintHe lived during a time of turmoil when Muslim Saracens invaded his homeland, leading to widespread persecutions.Enna, Sicily, Italy
Saint Anastasius of TerniSaintHe was born in Syria, however, there is limited information available about his early life and upbringing.Syrian
Saint Paul of PtolemaisSaintMartyrHistorical documents indicate that he was the brother of Saint Juliana, both of whom became renowned for their unwavering belief in Christ.Ptolemais
Saint Beatriz da Silva y de MenezesSaintIn the shadowed splendor of the royal court, where dynastic alliances were forged through marriage and power was consolidated through…
Saint Myron of CyzicusSaintMartyrHe was martyred for his faith and is commemorated as a hero of the Christian faith.Cyzicus
Saint Jeanne of The Cross DelanoueSaintSaint Jeanne of the Cross Delanoue, also known as Jeanne del Croi Delanoue, Johanna Delanoue, Ioanna Delanoue, or Joan Delanoue, was born…Samur, Anjou, France
Pope Saint EusebiusSaintHe became the 31st Pope in the year 310 AD, during a tumultuous time in the history of the early Christian Church.Greek
Saint MamasSaintRaised by Saint Ammi, he grew to become a shepherd who was known for preaching to the animals in the fields.
Saint DrithelmSaintHe is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and his remarkable story has been preserved by the writings of the venerable Bede in his…Northumbria, England
Saint Benedicta of LorraineSaintBorn as a daughter of the king of Lorraine, she shared a close bond with her sister, Saint Cecilia of Lorraine, who also embarked on a…Lorraine
Saint Jeroen van NoordwijkSaintThe story of Saint Jeroen van Noordwijk is not one of elaborate chronicles, but of stark, enduring witness.
Martyrs of MaspujolsSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Maspujols, also known as Josep Mañé March, Magí Civit Roca, and Miquel Rué Gené, were three priests from the archdiocese of…Maspujols
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Blesseds

20 records

Blessed Nicholas PolitiBlessedHe was born into a noble family as the only child of aged parents.Adrano (Aderno), Catania, Sicily, Italy
Blessed Aniceto Lizasoain LizasoBlessedHe was born on April 16, 1877, in Irañeta, Navarra, Spain.Irañeta, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Enric Canadell QuintanaBlessedHe was the son of Francisco Canadell Presta and Margarita Quintana.Olot, Spain
Blessed Bartolomé Díaz LaurelBlessedBorn in 1599 in "El Pozo de la Nación," Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, he dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith and serving…“El Pozo de la Nación”, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Blessed Florencio López EgeaBlessedGrowing up, he received his education at the Colegio de San Juan Almería and later at the San Indalecio Seminary.Tahal, Almeria Spain
Blessed Josep Puigdeséns PujolBlessedHe joined the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Joan Prats GibertBlessedHe became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, and made his profession on 15 August…Selva del Camp, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Agustín Fernández VázquezBlessedHe was born on January 25, 1895, in San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid.San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid, Spain
Blessed Marieélisabeth TurgeonBlessedBlessed Marie-Élisabeth Turgeon was born on 7 February 1840 in Beaumont, Quebec, Canada.Beaumont, Quebec, Canada
Blessed Ramón Cervilla LuisBlessedHe was ordained a priest of the archdiocese of Granada on 1 March 1890, dedicating his life to serving the Catholic Church and his…Almuñécar, Granada, Spain
Blessed Julio Aramendía UrquíaBlessedHe was a devoted Catholic and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret.Ovanos, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Alfonso López MoralesBlessedHe was born on January 23, 1871, in El Viso de los Pedroches, Córdoba.El Viso de los Pedroches, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Facundo Escanciano TejerinaBlessedMartyrHe was born on 4th February 1881 in Ocejo, León, Spain.Ocejo, León, Spain
Blessed Diego Balmaseda LópezBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and was known for his piety and love for the Church from a young age.Castuera, Badajoz, Spain
Blessed Antoni Carmaniú MercarderBlessedMartyrHe was born on August 17, 1860, in Rialp, Lleida, Spain.Rialp, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Eugenio Sanzorozco MorteraBlessedHe was the son of Eugenio del Saz-Orozco de la Oz, the last Spanish mayor of Manila, and Felisa Mortera y Camacho.Manila, Philippines
Blessed Noëlhilaire Le ConteBlessedOrdained a priest in the Diocese of Bourges, France, he served faithfully before assuming the role of Director of Music at the Cathedral of…Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France
Blessed Enrique Canadell QuintanaBlessed
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