Monday, August 31
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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
18

Saint Raymond Nonnatus
His father had planned a successful career for Raymond, envisioning him serving in the royal court in Aragon.
Portella, Catalonia, Spain
Saint Nicodemus
He held a significant position as a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish religious court of that period.
Saint Joseph of Arimathea
Although not a widely known figure, his impact is significant, as he is credited with providing the tomb for the burial…
Arimathea, Palestine

Saint Aristides The Philosopher
Born in Athens, Greece, Saint Aristides dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom as a philosopher and…
Saint Paulinus of Trier
Born in Gascony, France, little is known about his early life, but his contributions to the spread of Christianity have…
Gascony, France
Saint Cuthburgh of Wimborne
She was born in the 7th century and led a remarkable life dedicated to the service of God.
Wimborne
Saint Aristides
In the intellectual crucible of the c.
Saint Ammi of Caesarea
She was martyred during the persecutions led by Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century.
Caesarea
Saint Aidan of Lindesfarne
Born in Ireland, Aidan began his religious journey at the monastery of Iona, Scotland, where he became a monk and…
Irish
Saint Barbolenus of Bobbio
Born around the year 600, not much is known about his early life, including his family background or education.
Bobbio
Saint Theodotus of Caesarea
He is particularly remembered for his marriage to Saint Rufina of Caesarea and his fatherhood of Saint Mamas.
Caesarea
Saint Honoratus of Marseille
He is considered a significant figure in the early Christian Church and played a vital role in defending orthodox…
Marseille
Saint Rufina of Caesarea
She is celebrated as a saint and martyr in the Catholic Church.
Caesarea
Saint Optatus of Auxerre
His exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed that he was born in the 5th century.
Auxerre
Martyrs of Pozo De La Lagarta
The Martyrs of Pozo de la Lagarta, also known as the Pozo de la Lagarta Martyrs, were a group of eighteen priests who…
Pozo De La Lagarta
Saint Cwenburgh of Wimborne
Born into a noble family, she was the daughter of Conrad, the viceroy of Wessex, and the sister of King Ina of Wessex.
Wimborne
Saint Caesidius
He was the son of Saint Rufinus, who was also a well-known saint and martyr.
Saint Paulinus
Paulinus of Nola, born Pontius Meropius Anicius Paulinus around 354 and died on June 22, 431, was a Roman poet, writer,…
Blesseds
23
Blessed Andrew Dotti
He 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 Mendoza
He joined this religious congregation in the year 1901, committing his life to the service of God and the education of…
Salinas de Oro, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Fernando Grund Jiménez
He was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.
Málaga, Spain
Blessed Isidoro Primo Rodríguez
He was born on 4 April 1881 in Adalia, Palencia, Spain.
Adalia, Palencia, Spain
Blessed José María Palacio Montes
He was born on November 9, 1901, in Bimenes, Siero, Asturias, Spain.
Bimenes, Siero, Asturias, Spain
Blessed Rafael Martínez Navarro
He served as a canon and priest in the cathedral of Córdoba, faithfully carrying out his pastoral duties and…
Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Ventureta Sauleda Paulís
She was born on 30 July 1885 in San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain.
San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Félix Paco Escartín
He was born on February 21, 1867, in the town of Aldeahuesca, Huesca, Spain.
Aldeahuesca, Huesca, Spain
Blessed Germán Martín Y Martín
He entered the Salesian order and began his novitiate in Carabanchel Alto, Spain, where he showed a deep commitment to…
San Cristobál de Priero, Oviedo, Spain
Blessed Bernardo Cembranos Nistal
From a young age, Bernardo felt a strong calling to religious life and at the age of 17, on 20 May 1920, he joined the…
Villaquite, León, Spain
Blessed José Vargas Nevado
He was born in 1902 and died on 31 August 1936 in Villaviciosa, Córdoba, Spain.
Blessed Isidro Ordóñez Díez
He was born on May 15, 1909, in Campohermoso, León, a small town in the province of León, Spain.
Campohermoso, León, Spain
Blessed Antonio Torres García
He was born on April 24, 1890, in Caniles, Granada, Spain.
Caniles, Granada Spain
Blessed Tomás Alonso Sanjuán
He was born on 13 March 1893 in Vitigudino, a town in Salamanca, Spain.
Vitigudino, Salamanca, Spain
Blessed Joan Blanch Badía
He was ordained as a priest on 12 June 1897 and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by…
Puigpelat, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Dionisio Ullivarri Barajuán
He was baptized on the day of his birth, symbolizing his strong connection to the Catholic faith from the very…
Vitoria, Spain
Blessed Enrique Vidaurreta Palma
Born on October 16, 1896, in Antequera, Málaga, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and developed a strong…
Antequera, Málaga, Spain
Blessed Marciano Herrero Martínez
María de Porquera de los Infantes, Burgos, Spain.
Sta. María de Porquera de los Infantes, Burgos, Spain
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