Saints & Blesseds for Sunday, August 23, 2026

Saints

30 records

Saint Rose of LimaSaintShe was the daughter of Spanish immigrants who had settled in the New World.Lima, Peru

Saint Flavian of AutunSaintBorn in the early part of the seventh century, little is known about his early life and upbringing.Autun

Saint Lupo of NoviSaintNot much is known about his life, but his courageous witness to the faith and ultimate sacrifice have made him an inspiration for…Novi

Saint TydfilSaintShe was the daughter of Saint Brychan of Brecknock, a revered figure in Welsh Christianity.Wales

Saint Éoghan of ArdstrawSaintBorn in Leinster, Ireland, in the 6th century, Éoghan's life was marked by a series of remarkable events that ultimately led him to become…Leinster, Ireland

Saint Zacchaeus of JerusalemSaintHe is believed to have lived during the 2nd century AD.Jerusalem

Saint Victor of VitaSaintHe is best known for his writings on the persecutions by the Arian Vandals, which have survived and provide valuable insights into the…Carthage, North Africa

Saint Timothy of RheimsSaintUnfortunately, there is limited information available about his early life and background.Rheims

Saint Eleazar of LyonsSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, his courageous faith and unwavering commitment to Christ have made him a notable figure in…Lyons

Saint Anthony of GeraceSaintHe lived during the 10th century and is known for his ascetic physical practices, deep prayer life, and reputation as a miracle worker.Gerace

Saint Maximus of OstiaSaintHe was one of a group of Christians who were martyred during the persecutions of Alexander Severus.Ostia

Saint Minervius of LyonsSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his martyrdom and subsequent veneration in the Church have made him an…Lyons

Saint Theonilla of AegeaSaintMartyrUnfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but her unwavering faith and devotion to Christ have made her a…Aegea

Saint Abbondius of RomeSaintAlthough there is limited information available about his life, his sacrifice and devotion to the faith have made him a beloved figure in…Rome

Saint Domnina of AegeaSaintMartyrBorn in Aegea, Cilicia (in Asia Minor), she lived during the 3rd century AD.Aegea

Saint Archelaus of OstiaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, historical documents suggest that he was a deacon and part of a group of…Ostia

Saint AltigianusSaintMartyrBorn in an unknown date, Altigianus lived during the Early Medieval period and dedicated his life to the service of God.

Saint Apollinaris of RheimsSaintBorn in an unknown year, Apollinaris lived in Rheims, France, during the third century.Rheims

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Blesseds

32 records

Blessed Jean BourdonBlessedHe was the son of Simon Bourdon, a wheelwright, and Mary Louise Le Fou.Séez, Orne, France

Blessed Constantino Carbonell SempereBlessedHe was born on April 12, 1866, in Alcoy, Alicante, Spain.Alcoy, Alicante, Spain

Blessed Pere Gelabert AmerBlessedHe was a devout Catholic and dedicated his life to serving his community and the Church.Manacor, Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain

Blessed Ramón Grimaltos MonllorBlessedMartyrLittle is known about his early life, but he eventually joined the Society of Jesus, becoming a Jesuit brother in 1890.Puebla Larga, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Franciszek DachteraBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest in the Archdiocese of Gniezno.Salno, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland

Blessed Petra María Victoria Quintana ArgosBlessedShe was the daughter of Antonio Quintana and Luisa Cuesta de Argos Cabanzón.Soano, Santander, Spain

Blessed Antonio Moreno SevillaBlessedBorn on December 30, 1889, in Chaucina, Granada, Spain, he dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his community.Chaucina, Granada, Spain

Blessed Juan Soler GarcíaBlessedAt the tender age of two days, Juan was baptized, signaling the beginning of his journey in faith.Chirivel, Almería, Spain

Blessed Antonio Gutiérrez MoralesBlessedBorn on 15 February 1908 in Córdoba, Antonio grew up in a deeply religious family.Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Justo Ramón PiedrafitaBlessedHe was born on May 28, 1896, in Huesca, Spain.Huesca, Spain

Blessed Lorenzo Ilarregui GoñiBlessedMartyrHe is venerated as a Catholic Saint and his feast day is celebrated on the 23rd of August.Aróstegui, Pamplona, Spain

Blessed Vicente Alberich LluchBlessedHe was born on January 29, 1906, in the town of Benicarló, located in the province of Castellón, Spain.Benicarló, Castellón, Spain

Blessed Ángel De Tena MartínBlessedHe served as an assistant pastor in the Hinojosa community, faithfully tending to the spiritual needs of the faithful.Benquerencia, Badajoz, Spain

Blessed Florencio Pérez MoralBlessedHe was born on October 10, 1899, in Acedillo, Burgos, Spain.Acedillo, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Luis Iglesias BañuelosBlessedHe was born on 19 August 1895 in Los Valcárceres, Burgos, Spain, and spent his life dedicated to serving God.Los Valcárceres, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Amancio Noriega NuñezBlessedHe was born on February 10, 1912, in Aguilar del Campóo, Pamplona, Spain.Aguilar del Campóo, Pamplona, Spain

Blessed Francisco Alonso FontanedaBlessedHe was born on 10 October 1915 in Valtierra de Albacastro, Burgos, Spain.Valtierra de Albacastro, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Florentín Pérez RomeroBlessedHe was born on March 14, 1902, in Valdecuenca, Teruel, Spain.Valdecuenca, Teruel, Spain

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