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Friday, August 21

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Saint Pius X, Pope

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Saints

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Blesseds

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Saints

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Pope Saint Pius X

He is also known by various other names, including Giuseppe Melchior Sarto, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, Giuseppe Sarto,…

Riese, Venice, Austria (now Italy)

Saint Abraham of Smolensk

He was born into a wealthy family but was orphaned at a young age.

Smolensk, Russia

Saint Theogonius of Edessa

He was born in Edessa, Syria, and was the son of Saint Bassa of Edessa, a devout Christian woman.

Edessa

Saint Bassa of Edessa

She is celebrated as a martyr and held in high regard for her steadfast faith and strength in the face of persecution.

Edessa

Saint Natale of Casale Monferrato

Born in Casale Monferrato, Italy, not much is known about his early life or family background.

Casale Monferrato

Saint Agapius of Edessa

He was the son of Saint Bassa of Edessa and is believed to have been born in the city of Edessa, located in present-day…

Edessa

Saint Fidelis of Edessa

He is believed to have been born in the 3rd century in Edessa, which is presently located in modern-day Syria.

Edessa

Saint Sidonius Apollinaris

He was born into the imperial Roman nobility as the son of Apollinaris, who served as the Prefect of Gaul.

Lugdunum, Gaul (modern Lyon, France)

Saint Privatus of Mende

Little is known about his early life or the exact date of his birth, but he lived during the 3rd century AD.

Mende

Saint Luxorius of Sardinia

Known for his bravery and deep devotion to his faith, he is best remembered for his acts of compassion and comfort…

Sardinia

Saint Ciriaca

In the quiet hills of Rome, where the ancient stones whisper of centuries past, a woman’s generosity carved out a…

Saint Camerinus of Sardinia

He is commemorated in the Catholic Church for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of severe persecution.

Sardinia

Saint Paternus of Fondi

Born in Alexandria, Egypt, his exact date of birth is unknown.

Alexandria, Egypt

Saint Agatonico of Thrace

While there is limited information available about his life, he is highly esteemed for his unwavering faith and…

Thrace

Saint Zoticus The Philosopher

He is revered as a martyr, having been persecuted and executed for his faith in Christ during the reigns of Diocletian…

Saint Bonosus

Not much is known about his early life or his family background.

Saint Teoprepio of Thrace

Despite limited historical records on his life, the details that have survived provide insights into his devotion to…

Thrace

Saint Euprepius of Verona

He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Verona

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Blesseds

25

Blessed Jacinto Blanch Ferrer

He came from a devout and large family, with all of his siblings eventually entering religious life, five of them…

Vilanova de Sau, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Victoire Rasoamanarivo

She was the daughter of Rainiandriantsilavo and Rambahinoro.

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Blessed Beatrice De Roelas

Blessed Beatrice de Roelas, also known as Beatriz de Roelas, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church,…

Blessed Luis Urbano Lanaspa

He entered the Dominican Order and professed his vows on 30 October 1899.

Zaragoza, Spain

Blessed Salvador Estrugo Salves

He was born on October 12, 1862, in Alzira, Valencia, Spain.

Alzira, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Bruno Zembol

He was born as Jan Zembol on 7 September 1905 in Letownia, Malopolskie, Poland.

Letownia, Malopolskie, Poland

Blessed José Garvi Calvente

He was a devoted member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal and lived a life dedicated to his faith and the…

Madrid, Spain

Blessed Pere Sadurní Raventós

From a young age, Pere was drawn to religious life and displayed a strong inclination towards spirituality.

Vilanova i La Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Vidal García Y García

He was born on 7 February 1916 in Cuadros, León, Spain.

Cuadros, León, Spain

Blessed Joan Cuscó Oliver

He was one of eleven children born to a farm family, and from an early age, he felt a strong call to religious life.

La Granada del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Conrad Of Toul

Blessed Conrad of Toul, also known as Conrad II of Tübingen or Conrad Probus, was born around 1220 in Tübingen,…

Tübingen, Wurttemberg (in modern Germany)

Blessed Xavier Morell Cabiscol

He was born on 20 January 1910 in Albesa, Lleida, Spain, and from a young age, he displayed a deep spirituality and a…

Albesa, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Lluís Albi Aguilar

He was born on 1 April 1910 in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Nicolás Hidalgo García

He was born on 7 December 1870 in the town of Moriles, Córdoba, Spain.

Moriles, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Antonio Gaitán Perabad

He was born on 27 August 1920 in El Carpio, Córdoba, Spain.

El Carpio, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Gilbert Of Valenciennes

Blessed Gilbert of Valenciennes, also known as Gilbert de l'Odilon, was a Benedictine monk revered for his spiritual…

Valenciennes

Blessed Agustí Llosés Trullols

He was a dedicated member of the Claretian Congregation and was ordained as a priest.

Cervera, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Àngel Dolcet Agustì

He entered the Congregation of the Claretians and made his profession on 24 September 1930, dedicating his life to…

Soses, Lleida, Spain

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Martyrologium RomanumThe day’s commemorations from the Roman Martyrology registry. Where an elogium is quoted it is the 1914 English edition, which is in the public domain.

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