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Saint Joseph Calasanz
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Saint Joseph Calasanz

Peralta, Barbastro, Aragon, Spain in his father‘s castle

Blessed María Del Tránsito De Jesús Sacramentado
Blessed

Blessed María Del Tránsito De Jesús Sacramentado

On the estate of Santa Leocadia, now Carlos Paz, Cordoba, Argentina

Saint Gurloes of Saintecroix
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Saint Gurloes of Saintecroix

Saintecroix

Saint Gennadius of Constantinople
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Saint Gennadius of Constantinople

Constantinople

Saint Ebbe The Elder
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Saint Ebbe The Elder

Northumbria, England

Blessed Pedro De Calidis
Blessed

Blessed Pedro De Calidis

Saint Hunegund of Homblieres
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Saint Hunegund of Homblieres

Homblieres

Saint Gregory of Utrecht
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Saint Gregory of Utrecht

Trier, Germany

Saint Louis XI
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Saint Louis XI

Poissy, France

Saint Geruntius of Italica
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Saint Geruntius of Italica

Italica

Blessed Andreas Gim Gwangok
Blessed

Blessed Andreas Gim Gwangok

Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Saint Genesius of Rome
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Saint Genesius of Rome

Rome

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Saint Joseph Calasanz

He was the youngest of five children born to Don Pedro Calasanz and Donna Maria Gastonia.

Peralta, Barbastro, Aragon, Spain in his father‘s castle

Saint Gurloes of Saintecroix

Little is known about his early life or family background, but his contributions to the Church made him a revered...

Saintecroix

Saint Gennadius of Constantinople

He served as a priest, bishop, and Patriarch of Constantinople from 458 to 471.

Constantinople

Saint Ebbe The Elder

She belonged to a prominent and influential family, being the daughter of the pagan king Aethelfrith, known as the...

Northumbria, England

Saint Hunegund of Homblieres

Born in the 7th century, little is known about her early life, but it is clear that she had a fervent desire to enter...

Homblieres

Saint Gregory of Utrecht

He was the son of Saint Wastrada and the uncle of Saint Alberic of Utrecht.

Trier, Germany

Saint Louis XI

Saint Louis IX, also known as Louis Capet and the Most Christian King, was born on 25 April 1214 in Poissy, France.

Poissy, France

Saint Geruntius of Italica

As a martyr for his faith, he holds a significant place in the early Christian history of Spain.

Italica

Saint Genesius of Rome

Born in Rome, Italy, little is known about his early life and background, but he gained fame for his talent in...

Rome

Saint Severus of Agde

He lived during the early Christian era, although specific dates of his birth and death are not known.

Agde

Saint Aredius of Limoges

His legacy extends to the village of Saint Yrieux, which developed around the monastery and was named in his honor.

Limoges, France

Saint Patricia of Naples

She lived during the 7th century and her life is marked by her deep devotion to God and her commitment to living a...

Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)

Saint Thomas of Hereford

He received his education in Oxford, England, as well as in Paris and Orléans, France.

Hambledon, Buckinghamshire, England

Saint Menas of Constantinople

Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he eventually rose to become the Patriarch of Constantinople and played a significant role...

Alexandria, Egypt

Saint Maginus

He was born in Tarragona and grew up in a society deeply influenced by the Roman Empire.

Tarragona, Spain

Saint Peregrinus of Rome

He belonged to a noble family and was raised in a devout Catholic household.

Rome

Saint Genesius of Brescello

He was born in the latter part of the 4th century and died in the early 5th century in Brescello, Provincia di Reggio...

Latter 4th century

Saint Julius of Eretum

His precise birth and death dates are not well documented, but his feast day is celebrated on August 25th as a way to...

Eretum

Saint Genesius of Arles

Born in the city of Arles, France, it is believed that he lived during the third century.

Arles, France

Saint Hermes of Eretum

Not much is known about his life, as the historical records regarding his existence are limited.

Eretum

Saint Nemesius of Rome

He is believed to have been born in Rome, Italy, and was a Roman citizen.

Roman citizen

Saint Ginés De La Jara

While historical records about him are scarce, numerous stories and legends have been associated with his name,...

Saint Pontian of Rome

Martyr

Not much is known about his early life or background, but his steadfast faith and unwavering commitment to Christ have...

Rome

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Saint Louis of France

France

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Saint Gregor

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Saint Thomas de Cantilupe

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Saint Yrieix

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Saint Joseph Calasanctius

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Saint Genès

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Saint Menas

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Saint Geroncio

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To honour the cross

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United in marriage

Blesseds

36

Blessed María Del Tránsito De Jesús Sacramentado

She was the third child of Felipe Cabanillas and Francisca Antonia Luján Sánchez, who raised her in a large, wealthy,...

On the estate of Santa Leocadia, now Carlos Paz, Cordoba, Argentina

Blessed Pedro De Calidis

Born in an unknown location and year, Pedro's early life remains shrouded in mystery.

Blessed Andreas Gim Gwangok

He was born around 1841 in Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea.

Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Blessed Tomás Díaz Y Díaz

He was born on 7 March 1913 in Arroyo-Cerezo, a small town in Valencia, Spain.

Arroyo-Cerezo, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Enric Cortadellas Segura

He professed his vows as a Claretian on 31 August 1926, dedicating himself to a life of service to God and the Church.

Les Olugues, Lleida, Spain

Saint Maria Troncatti

Blessed Maria Troncatti, born on 16 February 1883 in Corteno Golgi, Brescia, Italy, had a remarkable life dedicated to...

Corteno Golgi, Brescia, Italy

Blessed Enric Salvá Ministral

He was born on 21st March 1874 in Colomés, a small village in Girona, Spain.

Colomés, Girona, Spain

Blessed Luis Cabrera Sotelo

Born on 6 September 1574 in Seville, Spain, he grew up in a time of great religious tension, as the Protestant...

Seville, Spain

Blessed Francisco García Balanza

He lived during a turbulent period in Spain's history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.

Cartegena, Murcia, Spain

Blessed Pedro Vázquez

He was born in Verín, Orense, Spain in 1590.

Verín, Orense, Spain

Blessed Luis Gutiérrez Calvo

Little is known about his early life and upbringing.

Melgar de Abajo, Valladolid, Spain

Blessed Vicente Álvarez Cienfuegos

Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to serving God and others, ultimately meeting a tragic end during the Spanish...

Villamejín, Proaza, Asturias, Spain

Blessed Miguel Carvalho

He entered the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, in 1597, demonstrating a strong commitment to his faith...

Braga, Portugal

Blessed Florencio Alonso Ruiz

He dedicated his life to the service of God and his community, exemplifying the virtues of faith, compassion, and...

Osorno, Palencia, Spain

Blessed Eduard Cabanach Majem

He hailed from a devout family and was raised in a pious environment, where faith played a central role in his...

Bellmunt, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Andrea Bordino

He grew up during a tumultuous time in history and was deeply affected by the events of World War II.

Castellinaldo d’Alba, Italy

Blessed Ramon Cabanach Majem

He was born on September 22, 1911, in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Antoni Prenafeta Soler

He is remembered as a martyr of the Spanish Civil War.

Vilosell, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Manuel Fernández Ferro

He was born on 9 February 1898 in Paradiñas, Orense, Spain, into a devout Catholic family.

Paradiñas, Orense, Spain

Blessed Joan Busquet Llucia

Margarida de Montbuy, Vic, Barcelona, Spain.

Sta. Margarida de Montbuy, Vic, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Petrus Gim Jeongduk

He was born in Daeheung, Chungcheong-do, South Korea, and lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Daeheung, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Blessed Antoni Vilamassana Carulla

Martyr

He was born on January 27, 1860, in Massoteres, a small town in Lleida, Spain.

Massoteres, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Ludovicus Sasada

He served as a priest and is recognized as a martyr for his unwavering faith.

Tokyo, Japan

Blessed Fortunato Merino Vegas

Martyr

He was born on 11 November 1892 in Iteroseco, Palencia, Spain.

Iteroseco, Palencia, Spain

Blessed Josep Maria Panadés Terré

Martyr

He was born on 4 September 1872 in Tarragona, Spain.

Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Erminia Of Rheims

Blessed Erminia of Rheims, also known as Ermina, was a holy woman who lived in poverty and exemplified humility and...

Picardy, France

Blessed Pere Farrés Valls

He dedicated himself passionately to serving his community and spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Santa Coloma de Queralt, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Fermí Martorell Vies

He was born on 3 November 1879 in Margalef, Tarragona, Spain.

Margalef, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Ludovicus Baba

He was a devout member of the Secular Franciscans and served as a catechist, dedicating his life to spreading the...

Japan

Blessed Salvi Tolosa Alsina

He was born on January 31, 1880, in CassÖ de la Selva, Girona, Spain.

Cassà de la Selva, Girona, Spain

Blessed Miguel Grau Antolí

He was born on 22 November 1869 in Herbés, Castellón, Spain.

Herbés, Castellón, Spain

Blessed Juan Pérez Rodríguez

He dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church, demonstrating unwavering faith and commitment throughout...

Andavías del Pan, Zamora, Spain

Blessed Francesc Llach Candell

He was born on 7 December 1889 in Torelló, Barcelona, Spain.

Torelló, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Pauljean Charles

He was born on September 29, 1743, in Millery, Cåte-d’Or, France.

Millery, Côte-d’Or, France

Blessed Sebastià Sonet Romeu

He continued his path of service by being ordained a priest on 31 March 1907.

Llorenç de Penedès, Barcelona, Spain

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Blessed Paul Charles

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