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Sunday, August 23

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Ordinary Time

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Feast of the Lord

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

30

Saints

32

Blesseds

Readings

Saints

30

Saint Rose of Lima

She was the daughter of Spanish immigrants who had settled in the New World.

Lima, Peru

Saint Flavian of Autun

Born in the early part of the seventh century, little is known about his early life and upbringing.

Autun

Saint Lupo of Novi

Not much is known about his life, but his courageous witness to the faith and ultimate sacrifice have made him an…

Novi

Saint Tydfil

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

Wales

Saint Éoghan of Ardstraw

Born in Leinster, Ireland, in the 6th century, Éoghan's life was marked by a series of remarkable events that…

Leinster, Ireland

Saint Zacchaeus of Jerusalem

He is believed to have lived during the 2nd century AD.

Jerusalem

Saint Victor of Vita

He is best known for his writings on the persecutions by the Arian Vandals, which have survived and provide valuable…

Carthage, North Africa

Saint Timothy of Rheims

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his early life and background.

Rheims

Saint Eleazar of Lyons

Although not much is known about his early life, his courageous faith and unwavering commitment to Christ have made him…

Lyons

Saint Anthony of Gerace

He lived during the 10th century and is known for his ascetic physical practices, deep prayer life, and reputation as a…

Gerace

Saint Maximus of Ostia

He was one of a group of Christians who were martyred during the persecutions of Alexander Severus.

Ostia

Saint Minervius of Lyons

While there is limited information available about his life, his martyrdom and subsequent veneration in the Church have…

Lyons

Saint Theonilla of Aegea

Martyr

Unfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but her unwavering faith and devotion to Christ…

Aegea

Saint Abbondius of Rome

Although there is limited information available about his life, his sacrifice and devotion to the faith have made him a…

Rome

Saint Domnina of Aegea

Martyr

Born in Aegea, Cilicia (in Asia Minor), she lived during the 3rd century AD.

Aegea

Saint Archelaus of Ostia

While there is limited information available about his life, historical documents suggest that he was a deacon and part…

Ostia

Saint Altigianus

Martyr

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

Saint Apollinaris of Rheims

Born in an unknown year, Apollinaris lived in Rheims, France, during the third century.

Rheims

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Blesseds

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Blessed Jean Bourdon

He was the son of Simon Bourdon, a wheelwright, and Mary Louise Le Fou.

Séez, Orne, France

Blessed Constantino Carbonell Sempere

He was born on April 12, 1866, in Alcoy, Alicante, Spain.

Alcoy, Alicante, Spain

Blessed Pere Gelabert Amer

He was a devout Catholic and dedicated his life to serving his community and the Church.

Manacor, Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain

Blessed Ramón Grimaltos Monllor

Martyr

Little 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 Dachtera

He 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 Argos

She was the daughter of Antonio Quintana and Luisa Cuesta de Argos Cabanzón.

Soano, Santander, Spain

Blessed Antonio Moreno Sevilla

Born on December 30, 1889, in Chaucina, Granada, Spain, he dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his…

Chaucina, Granada, Spain

Blessed Juan Soler García

At the tender age of two days, Juan was baptized, signaling the beginning of his journey in faith.

Chirivel, Almería, Spain

Blessed Antonio Gutiérrez Morales

Born on 15 February 1908 in Córdoba, Antonio grew up in a deeply religious family.

Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Justo Ramón Piedrafita

He was born on May 28, 1896, in Huesca, Spain.

Huesca, Spain

Blessed Lorenzo Ilarregui Goñi

Martyr

He is venerated as a Catholic Saint and his feast day is celebrated on the 23rd of August.

Aróstegui, Pamplona, Spain

Blessed Vicente Alberich Lluch

He 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 Martín

He served as an assistant pastor in the Hinojosa community, faithfully tending to the spiritual needs of the faithful.

Benquerencia, Badajoz, Spain

Blessed Florencio Pérez Moral

He was born on October 10, 1899, in Acedillo, Burgos, Spain.

Acedillo, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Luis Iglesias Bañuelos

He 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 Nuñez

He was born on February 10, 1912, in Aguilar del Campóo, Pamplona, Spain.

Aguilar del Campóo, Pamplona, Spain

Blessed Francisco Alonso Fontaneda

He was born on 10 October 1915 in Valtierra de Albacastro, Burgos, Spain.

Valtierra de Albacastro, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Florentín Pérez Romero

He was born on March 14, 1902, in Valdecuenca, Teruel, Spain.

Valdecuenca, Teruel, 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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