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August 21

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Quadratura Prima

Saints

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Pope Saint Pius XSaintHe is also known by various other names, including Giuseppe Melchior Sarto, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, Giuseppe Sarto, and Joseph Sarto.Riese, Venice, Austria (now Italy)
Saint Abraham of SmolenskSaintHe was born into a wealthy family but was orphaned at a young age.Smolensk, Russia
Saint Theogonius of EdessaSaintHe was born in Edessa, Syria, and was the son of Saint Bassa of Edessa, a devout Christian woman.Edessa
Saint Bassa of EdessaSaintShe 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 MonferratoSaintBorn in Casale Monferrato, Italy, not much is known about his early life or family background.Casale Monferrato
Saint Agapius of EdessaSaintHe was the son of Saint Bassa of Edessa and is believed to have been born in the city of Edessa, located in present-day Syria.Edessa
Saint Fidelis of EdessaSaintHe is believed to have been born in the 3rd century in Edessa, which is presently located in modern-day Syria.Edessa
Saint Sidonius ApollinarisSaintHe 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 MendeSaintLittle 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 SardiniaSaintKnown for his bravery and deep devotion to his faith, he is best remembered for his acts of compassion and comfort towards fellow saints in…Sardinia
Saint CiriacaSaintIn the quiet hills of Rome, where the ancient stones whisper of centuries past, a woman’s generosity carved out a sanctuary for the…
Saint Camerinus of SardiniaSaintHe is commemorated in the Catholic Church for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of severe persecution.Sardinia
Saint Paternus of FondiSaintBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, his exact date of birth is unknown.Alexandria, Egypt
Saint Agatonico of ThraceSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, he is highly esteemed for his unwavering faith and courageous witness in the…Thrace
Saint Zoticus The PhilosopherSaintHe is revered as a martyr, having been persecuted and executed for his faith in Christ during the reigns of Diocletian and Maximian…
Saint BonosusSaintNot much is known about his early life or his family background.
Saint Teoprepio of ThraceSaintDespite limited historical records on his life, the details that have survived provide insights into his devotion to the Christian faith…Thrace
Saint Euprepius of VeronaSaintHe is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.Verona
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Blesseds

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Blessed Jacinto Blanch FerrerBlessedHe came from a devout and large family, with all of his siblings eventually entering religious life, five of them becoming Claretian…Vilanova de Sau, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Victoire RasoamanarivoBlessedShe was the daughter of Rainiandriantsilavo and Rambahinoro.Antananarivo, Madagascar
Blessed Beatrice De RoelasBlessedBlessed Beatrice de Roelas, also known as Beatriz de Roelas, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, particularly as a Mercedarian…
Blessed Luis Urbano LanaspaBlessedHe entered the Dominican Order and professed his vows on 30 October 1899.Zaragoza, Spain
Blessed Salvador Estrugo SalvesBlessedHe was born on October 12, 1862, in Alzira, Valencia, Spain.Alzira, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Bruno ZembolBlessedHe was born as Jan Zembol on 7 September 1905 in Letownia, Malopolskie, Poland.Letownia, Malopolskie, Poland
Blessed José Garvi CalventeBlessedHe was a devoted member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal and lived a life dedicated to his faith and the service of God.Madrid, Spain
Blessed Pere Sadurní RaventósBlessedFrom 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 GarcíaBlessedHe was born on 7 February 1916 in Cuadros, León, Spain.Cuadros, León, Spain
Blessed Joan Cuscó OliverBlessedHe 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 ToulBlessedBlessed Conrad of Toul, also known as Conrad II of Tübingen or Conrad Probus, was born around 1220 in Tübingen, Wurttemberg, in modern…Tübingen, Wurttemberg (in modern Germany)
Blessed Xavier Morell CabiscolBlessedHe was born on 20 January 1910 in Albesa, Lleida, Spain, and from a young age, he displayed a deep spirituality and a strong desire to…Albesa, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Lluís Albi AguilarBlessedHe was born on 1 April 1910 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Nicolás Hidalgo GarcíaBlessedHe was born on 7 December 1870 in the town of Moriles, Córdoba, Spain.Moriles, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Antonio Gaitán PerabadBlessedHe was born on 27 August 1920 in El Carpio, Córdoba, Spain.El Carpio, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Gilbert Of ValenciennesBlessedBlessed Gilbert of Valenciennes, also known as Gilbert de l'Odilon, was a Benedictine monk revered for his spiritual devotion and…Valenciennes
Blessed Agustí Llosés TrullolsBlessedHe was a dedicated member of the Claretian Congregation and was ordained as a priest.Cervera, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Àngel Dolcet AgustìBlessedHe entered the Congregation of the Claretians and made his profession on 24 September 1930, dedicating his life to serving God and…Soses, Lleida, Spain
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