Monday
September 21
Saints
25 records
Saint Lawrence Mary Joseph ImbertSaintDespite his humble beginnings, he possessed a strong desire for holiness and felt called to the priesthood.Marigane, France
Saint JonahSaintThe image of emergence from the belly of a large fish stands as a singular, arresting moment in the annals of sacred history, marking the…
Saint Cadoc of LlancarvanSaintHe was born to Saint Gwynllyw, a king in Wales, and Saint Gladys, who had been captured in a raid on a neighboring chief.Welsh
Saint Pierre Philibert MaubantSaintHe was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Bayeux in 1829 and soon after joined the Foreign Missionary Society of Paris.Vassy, Calvados, France
Jonah The ProphetSaintJonah the Prophet, also known as Ionas, Jonas, Yona, Yunaan, and Yunus, is an Old Testament patriarch and prophet famous for his remarkable…
Saint Maura of TroyesSaintShe hailed from a noble family and displayed a strong piety from a young age.Troyes, Champagne, France
Saint Eusebius of PhoeniciaSaintUnfortunately, limited information is available about his life and exact timeframe.Phoenicia
Saint GerulfSaintThe story of faith is often written in the blood of the young, a testament to the purity of conviction that transcends the compromises of…
Saint François JaccardSaintHe was a devout Catholic and from a young age, felt a calling to serve God as a priest.Onion, Haute-Savoie, France
Saint Jonah The PresbyterSaintHe is best known as the father of Saint Theodorus of Apamea and Saint Theophanes of Nicaea.Latter 8th century in the area of Moabitide near the Dead Sea
Saint Alexander of The Via ClaudiaSaintSaint Alexander of the Via Claudia, also known as Alexander of Rome, was a second century bishop who lived in the area around Rome, Italy.The Via Claudia
Saint GerulphSaintBorn into a wealthy family, he was the heir to a large estate.
Saint Meletius of CyprusSaintUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life and accomplishments.Cyprus
Saint CadocSaintThe spiritual landscape of the British Isles bears the enduring imprint of a monastic founder whose influence stretched far beyond the…
Saint Pamphilus of RomeSaintBorn in Rome, Italy, during an unknown period, Saint Pamphilus devoted his life to the service of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ.Rome
Saint Castor of AptSaintHe may have pursued a career in law before dedicating his life to the Church.Nîmes, France
Blesseds
21 records
Blessed Francisco Pastor GarridoBlessedHe was born on 16 February 1905 in Valencia, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving God and the Church.Valencia, Spain
Blessed Vicente Pelufo OrtsBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and the Church, ministering to the faithful and spreading the message of love and compassion.Alzira, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Mark ScalabriniBlessedComing from a noble family, he dedicated his life to the service of God and joined the Dominican order in Modena.Mocogna, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Blessed Josep Vila BarriBlessedHe was born on 14 April 1910 in Camprodon, Girona, Spain.Camprodon, Girona, Spain
Blessed Herminio García PampliegaBlessedMartyrHe is venerated by the Catholic Church and was beatified by Pope Francis on October 3, 2015.Villagonzalo Pedernales, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Nicolás De Mier FranciscoBlessedHe was devout in his faith from an early age and dedicated himself to serving God.Redondo, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Manuel Torró GarcíaBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain
Blessed José María Azurmendi MugarzaBlessedBaptized on the day of his birth, his baptism was hoped to ensure his survival, as it seemed that he and his twin brother, Agapito, might…Durango, Vizcaya, Spain
Blessed Diego Albañil BarrenaBlessedHe was born on May 29, 1903, in the town of Fuenteovejuna in the province of Córdoba.Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Bartoli Antonio Of RiminiBlessedHe was born in Rimini, a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, although the exact date of his birth remains unknown.Rimini
Blessed José Castro DíazBlessedHe was born on February 8, 1888, in Villanueva de Córdoba, a town located in the province of Córdoba.Villanueva de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Jacinto Martínez AyuelaBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church, ultimately giving the ultimate sacrifice during the Spanish Civil War.Celadilla del Río, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Diego Hompanera ParísBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.Muñeca de la Peña, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Doroteo Barrionuevo PeñaBlessedHe was born on 20 July 1902 in Dos Torres, Córdoba, Spain, and he dedicated himself to a life of faith and service to others.Dos Torres, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Cándido Del Cacho CruzBlessedHe served faithfully in the parish of Fuente Obejuna, where he dedicated his life to the spiritual well-being of his congregation.Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Ignacio Carretero SobrinoBlessedHe was born on 1 February 1879 in Hinojosa del Duque, Córdoba, Spain.Hinojosa del Duque, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Vicente Galbis GironésBlessedHe was a married layman and lived in the Archdiocese of Valencia.Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain
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