Tuesday, August 18
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Florus of Illyria
Known for his skill as a stone-cutter, Saint Florus played an important role in building Christian churches during a…
Illyria
Saint Laurus of Illyria
He was the twin brother of Saint Florus of Illyria, and together they played a crucial role in the construction of…
Illyria
Saint Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga
His impoverished upbringing, marked by the loss of his father at a young age, instilled in him a deep compassion and…
Vina del Mar, Chile
Saint Helena of Constantinople
Born around 248 in Drepanon, Bithynia, Asia Minor, Helena was not initially a Christian.
Drepanon, Bithynia, Asia Minor
Saint Agapitus The Martyr
He was born into an imperial patrician family, which suggests that he came from a privileged background.
Palestrina, Italy
Saint Ronan of Iona
He was actively involved in the ecclesiastical controversy surrounding the celebration of Easter, particularly in…
Iona
Saint Maximus of Illyria
Born in Illyria, a region in the Western Balkans, Saint Maximus lived during the early Christian era, around the 3rd…
Illyria
Saint Agapito
The silence of history often speaks louder than the chronicles of the famous.
Saint Proculus of Illyria
He lived during the early centuries of the Christian era, in the region of Illyria, which encompassed parts of…
Illyria
Saint Rusticus of Cahors
He hailed from the Gallo-Roman nobility and was the son of Salvius and Herchenfreda.
Aquitaine (in modern France)
Saint Juliana of Myra
Born in Nicomedia, she dedicated her life to serving God and faithfully embraced the teachings of Christianity.
Myra
Massa Candida
They were devout followers of Christ and dedicated their lives to the practice of their faith.
Martyrs of La Tejera
The Martyrs of La Tejera, also known as the Blessed Abilio Sáiz López, Blessed Celestino José Alonso Villar, Blessed…
La Tejera
Saint Evan of Ayrshire
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, Saint Evan embarked on a transformative spiritual journey, ultimately becoming a…
Scotland
Saint Firminus of Metz
Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the latter part of the 5th century.
Metz
Saint Crispus of Rome
Unfortunately, not much information is available regarding his birth and early life.
Rome
Saint Leo of Myra
Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and the specific details surrounding his martyrdom.
Myra
Saint Ernan
Little is known about Ernan's early life, but his association with his renowned uncle greatly influenced his spiritual…
Blesseds
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Blessed Raynald Of Ravenna
Blessed Raynald of Ravenna, also known as Raynald Concorezzo or Rinaldo, was born around 1245 in Milan, Italy.
Milan, Italy
Blessed Gaspar Di Salamanca
Although specific details regarding his early life and birth are currently unavailable, his impact and virtuous…
Blessed Jaume Falgarona Vilanova
He was born on 6 August 1912 in Argelaguer, Girona, Spain.
Argelaguer, Girona, Spain
Blessed Atanasio Vidaurreta Labra
He hailed from a humble family of shepherds and from a young age, he felt a strong calling to religious life.
Adiós, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Antoine Bannassat
He was born on 20th May 1729 in Guéret, Creuse, France, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the church.
Guéret, Creuse, France
Blessed Francus Of Francavilla
Blessed Francus of Francavilla, also known as Franco, was a revered figure in the Catholic Church, particularly within…
Mid-10th-century in Italy
Blessed Domenico De Molinar
Unfortunately, detailed information about Blessed Domenico De Molinar's personal background, including his birth,…
Blessed Martín Martínez Pascual
He was the son of Martín Martínez Callao, a carpenter, and Francisca Pascual Amposta.
Valdealgorfa, Teruel, Spain
Blessed Antoni Junyent Estruch
He professed his vows on 15 August 1913 and was ordained as a priest on 17 December 1921.
Vacarisses, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Leonard Of Cava
Blessed Leonard of Cava, also known as Leonardo, was a Benedictine monk and the Abbot of La Trinita de La Cava Abbey in…
Cava
Blessed Vicente María Izquierdo Alcón
He dedicated his life to his religious vocation and was known for his deep faith and commitment to the Gospel teachings.
Mosquerela, Teruel, Spain
Blessed Francisco Arias Martín
Ordained in 1909, he felt called to join the Hospitallers of Saint John of God in 1935, where he became a member of the…
Illiberri, Granada, Spain
Blessed Patricio Gellida Llorach
He was born on 16 March 1871 in Benicarló, Castellón, Spain.
Benicarló, Castellón, Spain
Blessed Antonio Zurita Mestanza
Born in 1878, he lived his life faithfully serving God and his community until his martyrdom in the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Rosario Ciércoles Gascón
She grew up in a devout Catholic family and felt a strong calling to consecrate her life to God from an early age.
Zaragoza, Spain
Blessed Milo Of Fontenelle
Blessed Milo of Fontenelle, also known as Milo of Breteuil, was born to the Frankish nobility in the early 8th century.
Fontenelle
Blessed Antonio Perfecto Fernández Aparicio
He was born on April 18, 1878, in the town of Pozoblanco in the province of Córdoba.
Pozoblanco, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed María Luisa Bermúdez Ruiz
She lived her life in service to God and the needy, following the example of Saint Vincent de Paul, the founder of her…
Subugueira, Coruña, Spain
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- Blessed Joseph Chamayoux Auclés
- Blessed Micaela Hernán Martínez
- Blessed Agustín Pedro Calvo
- Blessed Fermín Gellida Cornelles
- Blessed Eliseo María Camargo Montes
- Blessed José María Ruiz Cardeñosa
- Blessed Eudald Rodas Saurina
- Blessed Liberio González Nombela
- Blessed Paola Montaldi
- Blessed Rinaldo da Concorezzo
- Blessed Leonardo
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