Monday
August 31
Saints
18 records
Saint NicodemusSaintHe held a significant position as a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish religious court of that period.
Saint Joseph of ArimatheaSaintAlthough not a widely known figure, his impact is significant, as he is credited with providing the tomb for the burial of Jesus and…Arimathea, Palestine
Saint Paulinus of TrierSaintBorn in Gascony, France, little is known about his early life, but his contributions to the spread of Christianity have left a lasting…Gascony, France
Saint Cuthburgh of WimborneSaintShe was born in the 7th century and led a remarkable life dedicated to the service of God.Wimborne
Saint AristidesSaintIn the intellectual crucible of the c.
Saint Ammi of CaesareaSaintMartyrShe was martyred during the persecutions led by Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century.Caesarea
Saint Aidan of LindesfarneSaintBorn in Ireland, Aidan began his religious journey at the monastery of Iona, Scotland, where he became a monk and studied under the…Irish
Saint Barbolenus of BobbioSaintBorn around the year 600, not much is known about his early life, including his family background or education.Bobbio
Saint Theodotus of CaesareaSaintMartyrHe is particularly remembered for his marriage to Saint Rufina of Caesarea and his fatherhood of Saint Mamas.Caesarea
Saint Honoratus of MarseilleSaintHe is considered a significant figure in the early Christian Church and played a vital role in defending orthodox Christianity during a…Marseille
Saint Rufina of CaesareaSaintShe is celebrated as a saint and martyr in the Catholic Church.Caesarea
Saint Optatus of AuxerreSaintHis exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed that he was born in the 5th century.Auxerre
Martyrs of Pozo De La LagartaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Pozo de la Lagarta, also known as the Pozo de la Lagarta Martyrs, were a group of eighteen priests who were martyred…Pozo De La Lagarta
Saint Cwenburgh of WimborneSaintBorn into a noble family, she was the daughter of Conrad, the viceroy of Wessex, and the sister of King Ina of Wessex.Wimborne
Saint CaesidiusSaintHe was the son of Saint Rufinus, who was also a well-known saint and martyr.
Saint PaulinusSaintPaulinus of Nola, born Pontius Meropius Anicius Paulinus around 354 and died on June 22, 431, was a Roman poet, writer, senator, and bishop.
Blesseds
23 records
Blessed Andrew DottiBlessedHe was the brother of Count Dotto Dotti and grew up immersed in the world of courtiers and nobility.Borgo San Sepolcro, Tuscany, Italy
Blessed Justo Zariquiegui MendozaBlessedHe joined this religious congregation in the year 1901, committing his life to the service of God and the education of the youth.Salinas de Oro, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Fernando Grund JiménezBlessedHe was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.Málaga, Spain
Blessed Isidoro Primo RodríguezBlessedHe was born on 4 April 1881 in Adalia, Palencia, Spain.Adalia, Palencia, Spain
Blessed José María Palacio MontesBlessedMartyrHe was born on November 9, 1901, in Bimenes, Siero, Asturias, Spain.Bimenes, Siero, Asturias, Spain
Blessed Rafael Martínez NavarroBlessedHe served as a canon and priest in the cathedral of Córdoba, faithfully carrying out his pastoral duties and ministering to the spiritual…Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Ventureta Sauleda PaulísBlessedMartyrShe was born on 30 July 1885 in San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain.San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Félix Paco EscartínBlessedHe was born on February 21, 1867, in the town of Aldeahuesca, Huesca, Spain.Aldeahuesca, Huesca, Spain
Blessed Germán Martín Y MartínBlessedHe entered the Salesian order and began his novitiate in Carabanchel Alto, Spain, where he showed a deep commitment to his religious…San Cristobál de Priero, Oviedo, Spain
Blessed Bernardo Cembranos NistalBlessedFrom a young age, Bernardo felt a strong calling to religious life and at the age of 17, on 20 May 1920, he joined the Capuchins.Villaquite, León, Spain
Blessed José Vargas NevadoBlessedHe was born in 1902 and died on 31 August 1936 in Villaviciosa, Córdoba, Spain.
Blessed Isidro Ordóñez DíezBlessedMartyrHe was born on May 15, 1909, in Campohermoso, León, a small town in the province of León, Spain.Campohermoso, León, Spain
Blessed Antonio Torres GarcíaBlessedHe was born on April 24, 1890, in Caniles, Granada, Spain.Caniles, Granada Spain
Blessed Tomás Alonso SanjuánBlessedMartyrHe was born on 13 March 1893 in Vitigudino, a town in Salamanca, Spain.Vitigudino, Salamanca, Spain
Blessed Joan Blanch BadíaBlessedHe was ordained as a priest on 12 June 1897 and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary…Puigpelat, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Dionisio Ullivarri BarajuánBlessedHe was baptized on the day of his birth, symbolizing his strong connection to the Catholic faith from the very beginning.Vitoria, Spain
Blessed Enrique Vidaurreta PalmaBlessedBorn on October 16, 1896, in Antequera, Málaga, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and developed a strong faith from an early…Antequera, Málaga, Spain
Blessed Marciano Herrero MartínezBlessedMaría de Porquera de los Infantes, Burgos, Spain.Sta. María de Porquera de los Infantes, Burgos, Spain
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