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Saint Philip Benizi
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Saint Philip Benizi

15 August (Feast of the Assumption) 1233 at district of Oltrarno, Florence, Italy

Saint Ethelgitha of Northumbria
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Saint Ethelgitha of Northumbria

Northumbria

Blessed Symeon Lukach
Blessed

Blessed Symeon Lukach

Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast’, Ukraine

Saint Fabrician of Toledo
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Saint Fabrician of Toledo

Toledo

Saint Andrew of Fiesole
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Saint Andrew of Fiesole

Ireland

Saint Martial of Ostia
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Saint Martial of Ostia

Ostia

Saint Gunifort
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Saint Gunifort

The British Isles

Saint Epictetus of Ostia
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Saint Epictetus of Ostia

Ostia

Saint Anthusa of Seleucia
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Saint Anthusa of Seleucia

Seleucia

Blessed Giacomo Bianconi Of Mevania
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Blessed Giacomo Bianconi Of Mevania

Mevania (modern Bevagna), Umbria, Italy

Saint Maurus of Rheims
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Saint Maurus of Rheims

Rheims

Saint Symphorian of Autun
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Saint Symphorian of Autun

Autun

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Saint Philip Benizi

From a young age, Philip displayed exceptional intellect and a thirst for knowledge.

15 August (Feast of the Assumption) 1233 at district of Oltrarno, Florence, Italy

Saint Ethelgitha of Northumbria

She lived during the 8th century and is celebrated as a holy and devoted servant of God.

Northumbria

Saint Fabrician of Toledo

Although not much is known about his life, his unwavering faith and martyrdom have made him a revered figure in the...

Toledo

Saint Andrew of Fiesole

He received his education from Saint Donatus of Fiesoli, and in the year 816, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome,...

Ireland

Saint Martial of Ostia

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

Ostia

Saint Gunifort

Born in the British Isles, not much is known about his early life, except that he had a brother named Saint Guiniboldus.

The British Isles

Saint Epictetus of Ostia

Born in the early 3rd century, he lived during a time of intense persecution against Christians under the Roman Empire.

Ostia

Saint Anthusa of Seleucia

Born in the third century, she was a wealthy lay woman living in the city of Seleucia, Asia Minor.

Seleucia

Saint Maurus of Rheims

He is the only one among a group of 50 martyrs whose name has survived, making him a significant figure in early...

Rheims

Saint Symphorian of Autun

Martyr

He was born during a time when Christianity was not yet publicly accepted, and as a result, he became a covert...

Autun

Saint Felix of Ostia

His representation is not widely known or depicted in any specific manner.

Ostia

Saint Philibert of Toledo

Although not much is known about his early life, he is primarily remembered as a martyr who fearlessly defended his...

Toledo

Saint Athanasius of Tarsus

Born in the first half of the 3rd century, little is known about his early life and family background.

Tarsus

Saint Saturninus of Ostia

Born in the third century, little is known about his early life and background.

Ostia

Saint Sigfrid of Wearmouth

He is recognized as one of the early English Biblical scholars and made significant contributions to the spread of...

Wearmouth

Saint Arnulf of Eynesbury

While the details of his life have been lost over time, his memory and veneration have endured for centuries.

Eynesbury

Saint John Kemble

He was the son of John and Anne Kemble.

Rhydica Farm, Saint Weonard’s Parish, Herefordshire, England

Saint John Wall

He received his education in Douai, France and later entered the Roman College on 5 November 1641, adopting the name...

Chingle Hall near Preston, Lancashire, England

Saint Maprilis of Ostia

Not much is known about her life, but her faith and martyrdom serve as a testament to her unwavering devotion to Christ.

Ostia

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Saint Joachim of Saint Anne Wall

Saint Anne Wall

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Saint Symphorianus

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Saint Timoteo

Today your life is not taken away, but transformed for the better.

Blesseds

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Blessed Symeon Lukach

He was born on 7 July 1893, in Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast', Ukraine, into a farm family.

Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast’, Ukraine

Blessed Giacomo Bianconi Of Mevania

At the age of 16, he joined the Dominican Order at Spoleto in the year 1236, demonstrating from an early age a strong...

Mevania (modern Bevagna), Umbria, Italy

Blessed Josep Roselló Sans

Martyr

He was born on 24 September 1883 in Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Richard Kirkman

He dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic faith during a tumultuous period in England's history when...

Addingham, Yorkshire, England

Blessed William Lacey

He married a widow named Creswell and became a stepfather to her two sons, both of whom later joined the Jesuit order.

Horton, Yorkshire, England

Blessed Élie Leymarie De Laroche

He grew up in a devout Catholic family and displayed a deep love for Christ from an early age.

Annesse, Dordogne, France

Blessed Timoteo Da Monticchio

He came from a humble peasant family and grew up in poverty, but his devout nature led him to embrace a life of piety.

Monticchio, L’Aquila

Blessed Narciso De Esténaga Y Echevarría

He dedicated his life to the service of God and was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Toledo, Spain, in 1907.

Logroño, La Rioja, Spain

Blessed Inés Rodríguez Fernández

She was born on November 2, 1889, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.

Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain

Blessed Rafael Lobato Pérez

He lived his entire life in the archdiocese of Seville and dedicated himself to his work as a carpenter.

Algodonales, Cádiz, Spain

Blessed José María Urruchi Ortiz

He was a dedicated and devout Catholic who felt a calling to serve God at an early age.

Ayuelas, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Andrés Vicente Helguera Muñoz

Martyr

He was born on October 27, 1879, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, but his life was tragically cut short when he was martyred...

Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed María De La Concepción Rodríguez Fernández

Martyr

She was born on September 29, 1895, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.

Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain

Blessed José Joaquín Erviti Insausti

He was born on November 11, 1902, in Echalecu, Navarra, Spain.

Echalecu, Navarra, Spain

Blessed José González Pérez

He was born on 21 March 1901 in Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the...

Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Julio Melgar Salgado

He was born on April 16, 1900, in the town of Bercero, Valladolid, Spain.

Bercero, Valladolid, Spain

Blessed Bernard Perani

He was the third child of a devout peasant family and was baptized on the day of his birth.

Villa d’Appignano, Italy

Blessed Thomas Percy

Born in 1528 in Northumberland, England, he was a member of the influential Percy family, known for their loyalty to...

Northumberland, England

Blessed Josep Vidal Balsells

He was a devoted member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.

Sant Coloma de Queralt, Vic, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Joan Farriol Sabaté

He was born on October 3, 1868, in Montblanc, a town located in the province of Tarragona.

Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Dalmau Llebaría Torné

He was born on October 5, 1877, in Falset, Tarragona, Spain.

Falset, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Salvador Lobato Pérez

Saint Salvador Lobato Pérez, priest and martyr of the Spanish Civil War, dedicated his life to pastoral service within...

Algodonales, Cádiz, Spain

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Blessed Bernardo da Offida Peroni

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Blessed Giacomo Bianconi

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Blessed Virgin Mary Memorial of the Blessed

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen , who begat the Son of God, prince...

the Blessed

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