Saturday, August 29
Luna Plena
Full Moon · 98% illuminated · Day 16.2Ordinary Time
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, Martyr
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Eufrasia of The Sacred Heart of Jesus Eluvathingal
Saint Eufrasia of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Eluvathingal, also known as Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart and Rosa…
Edathuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Saint Jeanne Jugan
She was the daughter of Joseph, a fisherman who spent most of his time at sea, and Marie, who worked as a farmer to…
Les Petites-Croix, Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France
Saint Sabina of Rome
Not much is known about her early life, but historical records mention her as a noblewoman who resided in the city…
Rome
Saint Maximian of Vercelli
Born in the early fifth century in the region of Tuscany, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.
Vercelli
Saint Sabina of Troyes
Born in the third century in the city of Troyes, France, she was the sister of Saint Sabinian of Troyes, who was also a…
Troyes
Saint Alberic of Bagno De Romagna
From a young age, he displayed a deep sense of spirituality and a desire to live a life dedicated to prayer and…
Ravenna, Italy
Saint Victor of La Chambon
As a highly revered figure, he dedicated his life to a solitary existence, withdrawing from the distractions of the…
La Chambon
Saint Basila of Sirmium
Very little is known about her life, but her faith and ultimate sacrifice have made her a revered figure among the…
Sirmium
Saint Sebbe of Essex
He is best known for his significant contributions to the establishment of the monastery of Westminster and his…
Essex
Saint Nicaeus of Antioch
Regrettably, only limited information about the saint survived the ravages of time and historical upheavals, leaving…
Antioch
Saint Adelphius of Metz
He is recognized as the tenth bishop of Metz, France, where he served for a remarkable seventeen years.
Metz
Saint Paul of Antioch
What we do know is that he lived and died in the ancient city of Antioch, located in present-day Syria.
Antioch
Saint Vitalis of Velleianum
He was born in Velleianum, Italy, and little is known about his early life.
Velleianum
Saint Velleicus
He is believed to have been born in the British Isles, although specific details about his birthplace and early life…
British Isles
Saint Adausia of Rome
Unfortunately, due to the scarcity of surviving historical records, limited information is available about her life and…
Rome
Saint Repositus of Velleianum
Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and background.
Velleianum
Saint Euthymius of Perugia
Both he and his family lived during a time of great persecution for Christians, particularly under the reign of the…
Perugia
Saint Médéricus of Autun
Born in Autun, France, Médéricus lived during the 7th century and dedicated his life to serving God and his community.
Autun, France
Blesseds
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Blessed Sancja Szymkowiak
She was the youngest of five children and the only daughter of Augustine and Mary Duchalska.
Mozdzanów, Wielkopolskie, Poland
Blessed John Of Perugia
Blessed John of Perugia, also known as John of the Pennies, was a Franciscan friar who lived during the 13th century.
Perugia
Blessed Bronislava Of Poland
Blessed Bronislava of Poland, also known as Bronislava Odrowaz, Bronislava of Cracow, and Bronislava of Kamien, was…
Kamien, Lubelskie, Poland
Blessed Filippa Guidoni
Little is known about her early life, but it is believed that she was strongly influenced by the spiritual teachings of…
Blessed Dominik Jędrzejewski
Blessed Dominik Jedrzejewski, also known as Dominik of Kowal, was a devoted Catholic priest who served in the diocese…
Kowal, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland
Blessed Aquilino Pastor Cambeos
He was born on 4 January 1911 in Zarza de Granadilla, Cáceres, Spain.
Zarza de Granadilla, Cáceres, Spain
Blessed Edmund Rice
He was the fourth of seven sons born into a devoutly religious farming family during a time when Irish Catholics were…
Westcourt, Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Blessed Peter Of Sassoferrato
Blessed Peter of Sassoferrato, a Franciscan friar, was born in Sassoferrato, Italy, in an unknown year.
Sassoferrato
Blessed Teresa Bracco
She was the beloved daughter of Giacomo Bracco and Anna Pera, who were humble and devoutly Catholic farmers.
Santa Giulia, Dego, Savona, Italy
Blessed Antonio Pérez Vacas
He faithfully served the community of Pedro Abad, a town located in the province of Córdoba, Spain, during a time of…
Pedro Abad, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Josep Maria Tarín Curto
He dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest, as a member of the Diocesan Laborer Priests of the…
Santa Bárbara, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Pedro Asúa Mendía
He received his education from the Jesuits, who instilled in him a deep sense of faith and a passion for learning.
Valmaseda, Vizcaya, Spain
Blessed José Almunia Lópezteruel
He was the brother of Blessed Alfredo Almunia López-Teruel.
Tíjola, Almeria, Spain
Blessed Richard Herst
He was born in Lancashire, England, and lived during a tumultuous period in English history.
Lancashire, England
Blessed Constantino Fernández Álvarez
He entered the Dominican Order and made his religious profession on 8 July 1923.
La Vecilla, León, Spain
Blessed Francisco Monzón Romeo
He was born on March 29, 1912, in Híjar, Teruel, Spain.
Híjar, Teruel, Spain
Blessed Blas Jesús Barbancho González
Blas Jesús Barbancho González, was a Catholic priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, who served in the Villaviciosa…
Hinojosa del Duque, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Louiswulphy Huppy
He dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest in the diocese of Limoges, France.
Rue, Somme, France
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