Saturday
August 22
Saints
22 records
Saint Philip BeniziSaintFrom 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 GunifortSaintBorn 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 Symphorian of AutunSaintMartyrHe was born during a time when Christianity was not yet publicly accepted, and as a result, he became a covert Christian.Autun
Saint John KembleSaintHe was the son of John and Anne Kemble.Rhydica Farm, Saint Weonard’s Parish, Herefordshire, England
Saint John WallSaintMartyrHe received his education in Douai, France and later entered the Roman College on 5 November 1641, adopting the name John Marsh.Chingle Hall near Preston, Lancashire, England
Saint Ethelgitha of NorthumbriaSaintShe lived during the 8th century and is celebrated as a holy and devoted servant of God.Northumbria
Saint Fabrician of ToledoSaintAlthough not much is known about his life, his unwavering faith and martyrdom have made him a revered figure in the annals of Catholic…Toledo
Saint Andrew of FiesoleSaintHe received his education from Saint Donatus of Fiesoli, and in the year 816, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, accompanying his…Ireland
Saint Martial of OstiaSaintNot much is known about his early life or his family background.Ostia
Saint Joachim of Saint Anne WallSaintThe light of his witness shines brightest in the annals of the English Church, where his name is preserved not through the splendor of a…Saint Anne Wall
Saint Epictetus of OstiaSaintBorn in the early 3rd century, he lived during a time of intense persecution against Christians under the Roman Empire.Ostia
Saint Felix of OstiaSaintHis representation is not widely known or depicted in any specific manner.Ostia
Saint Athanasius of TarsusSaintBorn in the first half of the 3rd century, little is known about his early life and family background.Tarsus
Saint Anthusa of SeleuciaSaintBorn in the third century, she was a wealthy lay woman living in the city of Seleucia, Asia Minor.Seleucia
Saint Philibert of ToledoSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, he is primarily remembered as a martyr who fearlessly defended his faith in the face of…Toledo
Saint Sigfrid of WearmouthSaintHe is recognized as one of the early English Biblical scholars and made significant contributions to the spread of Catholicism during the…Wearmouth
Saint Maurus of RheimsSaintHe is the only one among a group of 50 martyrs whose name has survived, making him a significant figure in early Christian history.Rheims
Saint Arnulf of EynesburySaintWhile the details of his life have been lost over time, his memory and veneration have endured for centuries.Eynesbury
Blesseds
24 records
Blessed Julio Melgar SalgadoBlessedHe was born on April 16, 1900, in the town of Bercero, Valladolid, Spain.Bercero, Valladolid, Spain
Blessed Bernard PeraniBlessedHe was the third child of a devout peasant family and was baptized on the day of his birth.Villa d’Appignano, Italy
Blessed Thomas PercyBlessedBorn in 1528 in Northumberland, England, he was a member of the influential Percy family, known for their loyalty to the Catholic Church.Northumberland, England
Blessed Symeon LukachBlessedHe was born on 7 July 1893, in Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast', Ukraine, into a farm family.Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast’, Ukraine
Blessed Josep Roselló SansBlessedMartyrHe was born on 24 September 1883 in Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Richard KirkmanBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic faith during a tumultuous period in England's history when Catholicism was suppressed…Addingham, Yorkshire, England
Blessed William LaceyBlessedHe 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 LarocheBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and displayed a deep love for Christ from an early age.Annesse, Dordogne, France
Blessed Timoteo Da MonticchioBlessedHe 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 Inés Rodríguez FernándezBlessedShe was born on November 2, 1889, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain
Blessed Rafael Lobato PérezBlessedHe 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 OrtizBlessedHe was a dedicated and devout Catholic who felt a calling to serve God at an early age.Ayuelas, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Andrés Vicente Helguera MuñozBlessedMartyrHe was born on October 27, 1879, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, but his life was tragically cut short when he was martyred during the Spanish…Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed María De La Concepción Rodríguez FernándezBlessedMartyrShe was born on September 29, 1895, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain
Blessed José Joaquín Erviti InsaustiBlessedHe was born on November 11, 1902, in Echalecu, Navarra, Spain.Echalecu, Navarra, Spain
Blessed José González PérezBlessedHe was born on 21 March 1901 in Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the people of his community.Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain
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