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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Emily De Vialar
She was the eldest of three children and the only daughter of Baron James Augustine and Antoinette de Vialar.
Gaillace, Albi, southern France
Saint Jane Antide Thouret
She grew up in a humble family, the daughter of a tanner.
Sancy-le-Long, France
Saint Ouen of Rouen
He was the son of Aiga and Saint Authaire of La-Ferté.
Sancy, Soissons, France
Saint George Limniotes
Born around 635, he dedicated his life to pursuing a monastic lifestyle as a hermit amidst the tranquil surroundings of…
Saint Bartholomew The Apostle
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Bartolomé, Bartolomeo, and Nathanael bar Tolomai, was one of the Twelve…
Galilee
Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret
In an era defined by upheaval and the systematic dismantling of traditional religious structures, one woman stood as a…
Saint María Micaela of The Blessed Sacrament
She was the daughter of Miguel Desmaisières y Flores, a high-ranking officer in the Spanish army, and Bernarda López de…
Madrid, Spain
Saint Agofridus of Lacroix
Not much is known about his early life, but he is believed to be the brother of another saint, Saint Leofridus.
Lacroix
Saint George Limniota
In the rugged spiritual landscape of eighth-century Bithynia, where the air was thick with the scent of incense and the…
Saint Sandratus
He was born in an era of great political and religious turmoil, where tensions between different factions vying for…
Saint Romanus of Nepi
He served as the Bishop of Nepi, a town located in the central region of Italy, during the 1st century.
Nepi
Saint Eptadius of Autun
He was born into a wealthy and influential family, and from a young age, Eptadius displayed a serious nature, maturity,…
Near Autun, France
Saint Irchard
He was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life.
Kincardineshire, Scotland
Saint Abyce
Little is known about her early life and background, but it is believed that she dedicated her life to serving God and…
Saint Eutychius of Troas
While some details about his life remain uncertain, his association with renowned apostles and important events in the…
Phrygia
Saint Taziano of Claudiopolis
Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details of his family background.
Claudiopolis
Saint Patrick The Elder
Although not much is known about his life, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the island.
Saint Ptolemy of Nepi
Born in the 1st century, he is believed to have been a spiritual student of Saint Peter the Apostle, which greatly…
Nepi
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Blesseds
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Blessed Veronica Antal
She was the eldest of four children in her family and was raised in a home deeply rooted in the Christian faith.
Nisiporesti, Botesti, Neamt, Romania
Blessed Edward Kazmierski
He came from a humble background as the son of a poor cobbler in the Archdiocese of Poznan.
Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed Maksymilian Binkiewicz
He displayed remarkable intelligence and a deep devotion to Catholicism from a young age.
Zarnowiec, Slaskie, Poland
Blessed Jarogniew Wojciechowski
He was born on November 5, 1922, in Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland, to a troubled family.
Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed Fortunato Velasco Tobar
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed an early inclination towards the priesthood.
Tardajos, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Edward Klinik
He grew up in a devout Catholic family in the archdiocese of Poznan.
Bochum, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed Antonio De Blanes
While specific details about his early life, such as his date of birth and representation, remain unknown, the legacy…
Blessed Franciszek Kesy
He was the son of a carpenter who moved his family to Poznan in search of work.
Berlin, Germany
Blessed Czeslaw Jozwiak
He received his education from the Salesians and became an active member of the Salesian youth oratory.
Lazyn, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland
Blessed Luis Almécija Lázaro
He came from a devout farming family and was baptized just three days after his birth.
Illar, Almería, Spain
Blessed Isidre Torres Balsells
He was born on 27 November 1874 in Blancafort, a small village in the region of Tarragona.
Blancafort, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Rigoberto Aquilino De Anta Barrio
He was born on January 4, 1894, in the town of Sax, Alicante, Spain.
Sax, Alicante, Spain
Blessed Miroslav Bulešic
He was born on 13 May 1920 in Cabrunici, Svetvincenat, Istarska, Croatia.
Cabrunici, Svetvincenat, Istarska, Croatia
Blessed Lorenzo Lizasoáin Lizaso
He was the son of Miguel Ángel Lizasoain and Francisca Lizaso.
8pm on 4 September 1886 at 17 Calle de San Juan, Irañeta, Navarra, Spain
Blessed André Fardeau
Born on 19 November 1761 in Soucelles, Maine-et-Loire, France, André's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his…
Soucelles, Maine-et-Loire, France
Blessed Félix González Tejedor
He joined the Salesians at Carabanchel Alto in Madrid, Spain, and made his vows on 13 September 1907.
Ledesma, Salamanca, Spain
Blessed María de la Encarnación Rosal
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