Friday
September 11
Saints
25 records
Saint Theodora The PenitentSaintShe then dedicated the remainder of her life to penance and solitude as a hermit in the deserts of Thebaid, Egypt.Alexandria, Egypt
Saint Elijah SpeleotaSaintHe was born into a wealthy noble family, the son of Peitro Bozzetta and Leonzia de Leontini.Reggio Calabria, Italy
Saint Sacerdos of LyonSaintHe hailed from a devout Christian family and was the son of Saint Rusticus of Lyon and Hiberie de Limoges.Lyon
Saint Essuperanzio of ZurichSaintMartyrDuring the reign of Maximian Herculeaus, a time marked by severe persecutions against Christians, the three saints fled from their homeland…Zurich
Saint Felix of ZurichSaintHe was the brother of another esteemed saint, Saint Regula of Zurich.Zurich
Saint SperandeaSaintShe was born and lived in Cingoli, a town located in the Ancona province of the Papal States, which is now part of modern-day Italy.
Saint Deiniol of BangorSaintBorn as the son of a Celtic chieftain, he is believed to have hailed from the region of Strathclyde, Scotland.Bangor
Saint Regula of ZurichSaintTheir lives were deeply shaped by the tumultuous events during the persecutions of Maximian Herculeaus in the third century.Zurich
Saint Protus of RomeSaintThe two brothers served together in the household of Saint Eugenia in Rome, Italy, where they were devoted servants of both their earthly…Rome
Saint Elia SpeleotaSaintTo be known by a title that echoes the very earth itself is a rare distinction in the annals of sanctity.
Saint Jean-Gabriel PerboyreSaintMartyrThe profound witness of a man who offered his very life as a final act of devotion defines the legacy of Jean-Gabriel Perboyre.
Saint Diodorus of LaodiceaSaintIn the vast annals of Christian history, some names are whispered while others are shouted.Laodicea
Saint Leudinus of ToulSaintHe came from a noble family and was the son of Duke Gundoin of Alsace and Saratrude of the Etichonids.Bassigny, Austrasia (in modern France)
Saint Jeangabriel PerboyreSaintMartyrAs one of eight children born to Pierre Perboyre and Marie Rigal, he grew up in a devout Catholic family.Le Puech, near Mongesty, Cahors diocese, southern France
Saint Emilian of VercelliSaintBorn in the late 4th century, little is known about his early life and background.Vercelli
Saint Gusmeo of Gravedona Sul LarioSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, it is believed that he may have been a soldier in the Theban Legion, an elite…Gravedona Sul Lario
Saint Adelphus of RemiremontSaintHe was born in the 7th century, being the grandson of Saint Romaricus, who was himself a revered saint and had established the influential…Remiremont
Blesseds
23 records
Blessed Bonaventure Of BarcelonaBlessedHe was the only child in a farm family.On Carrer de la Butxaca (Pocket Street) in Riudoms, Tarragona, Catalonia (in modern Spain)
Blessed Baldassarre VelasquezBlessedUnfortunately, very little information is available about his early life, including his exact birth date, as historical records are scarce.
Blessed Lorenzo Villanueva LarrayozBlessedHe lived a life dedicated to the service of God and his fellow human beings, ultimately giving his life as a martyr during the Spanish…Osinaga, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Charles SpinolaBlessedAfter studying under his uncle, Cardinal Filippo Spinola, in Nola, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1584 and was ordained a priest in…Madrid, Spain
Blessed Rafael Vinagre Torres MuñozBlessedMartyrHe was born on 24 October 1867 in Feria, Badajoz, Spain.Feria, Badajoz, Spain
Blessed José María Segura PanadésBlessedFrom a young age, he exhibited a strong devotion to his Catholic faith and a calling to serve God as a priest.Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Dominic DillonBlessedBorn in Ireland, his life and work were dedicated to serving the Church and spreading the Catholic faith.Irish
Blessed Richard OvertonBlessedHe was born in Ireland and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith during a time of intense…Irish
Blessed José Piquer ArnáuBlessedHe was born on 27 October 1881 in Onda, Castellón, Spain.Onda, Castellón, Spain
Blessed Thomas BatheBlessedHe is best remembered as one of the Irish Martyrs, individuals who valiantly sacrificed their lives for their faith during a time of…Irish
Blessed Petrus KawanoBlessedMartyrHe was the son of Blessed Marina Tanaura, a devout Catholic, who instilled a strong sense of faith in her son from an early age.Nagasaki, Japan
Blessed Bonincontri Of San MiniatoBlessedBorn in the latter 12th century, Bonincontri dedicated his life to following the teachings of Saint Francis and promoting the values of…Latter 12th century
Blessed Gaspar KotedaBlessedHe was born in 1601 in Nagasaki, Japan, during a time when the Catholic faith was heavily suppressed in the country.Nagasaki, Japan
Blessed John BatheBlessedHe is venerated by the Catholic Church for his unwavering faith and his ultimate sacrifice for the sake of his beliefs.Irish
Blessed François MayaudonBlessedHe was baptized just two days after his birth, initiating his spiritual journey within the Catholic faith from a very young age.Terrasson, Dordogne, France
Blessed Josep Pla ArasaBlessedHe was born on November 16, 1888, in Santa Bárbara, Tarragona, Spain.Santa Bárbara, Tarragona, Spain
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