Wednesday
September 23
Saints
18 records
Saint Thecla of IconiumSaintInspired by the teachings of Saint Paul the Apostle, she dedicated her life to God and became his spiritual student and invaluable…Iconium
Saint Adamnan of IonaSaintBorn around 628 in Drumhome, County Donegal, Ireland, he went on to become a renowned monk and important figure in the spread of…Drumhome, County Donegal, Ireland
Saint Elizabeth of The VisitationSaintSaint Elizabeth of the Visitation, also known as Saint Elizabeth of the Holy Trinity, was a prominent figure in the New Testament and a…BC
Saint XantippaSaintUnfortunately, limited information is available about her life, but her devotion and impact on early Christianity are evident.
Saint PolyxenaSaintBorn in an era intricately entwined with the early development of Christianity, Polyxena dedicated her life to the pursuit of divinity and…
Saint Antonio of TlaxcalaSaintHe was the grandson of the Tlaxcala noble Xicohténcati and was destined to inherit his title and estates.–1517 in Tizatlán, Tlaxcala, Mexico
Saint ZechariahSaintHe is famously recognized as the husband of Saint Elizabeth and the father of Saint John the Baptist.
Saint Cristobal of TlaxcalaSaintHe was the son of a pagan tribal chief, growing up in a region where Christianity was a relatively new religious presence.–1515 in Atlihuetzía, Tlaxcala, Mexico
Saint Juan of TlaxcalaSaintHe is widely recognized as one of the Three Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala, along with his companions Cristobal and Antonio.–1517 in Tizatlán, Tlaxcala, Mexico
Saint Sosius of MisenumSaintMartyrThough the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, his life was dedicated to the service of the Church in the vibrant coastal…Miseno, Italy
Saint Cissa of NorthumbriaSaintNot much is known about Saint Cissa's early life, but it is believed that he was born in Northumbria, a region in northern England, during…Northumbria
Saint EunanSaintOn the windswept Isle of Iona, where the spiritual heartbeat of early Scotland pulsed with fervor, a man of profound intellect and gentle…
Saint Constantius of AnconaSaintAlthough information about his life is quite limited, his devout service and dedication to his faith have made him a revered figure in…Ancona
Martyrs of SyracuseSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Syracuse, also known as the Syracuse Martyrs, were a group of devout Christians from Syracuse, Sicily.Syracuse
Saint Pius of PietrelcinaSaintPope Pius V, born Antonio Ghislieri on January 17, 1504, and died May 1, 1572, was a cardinal before becoming head of the Catholic Church…Pietrelcina
Saint SossioSaintMartyr
Blesseds
18 records
Blessed Alfonso BurgosBlessedHis life serves as a profound testimony of selflessness, courage, and dedication to his faith.Burgos, Spain
Blessed Helen DuglioliBlessedFrom her early years, she displayed a deep devotion to the Catholic faith.Bologna, Italy
Blessed Vicente Ballester FarBlessedHe was born on February 4, 1888, in the town of Benidoleig, in the province of Alicante, Spain.Benidoleig, Alicante, Spain
Blessed Francisco De Paula VictorBlessedAs a young man, he was born into slavery and trained as a tailor.Campanha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Blessed Józef StanekBlessedHe was baptized at the tender age of one day and tragically orphaned at the age of six.Lapsze Nizne, Poland
Blessed Peter AcotantoBlessedAlthough he had material comfort and privilege, he felt called to a life of deep spiritual dedication and self-denial.Venice, Italy
Blessed Guy Of DurnesBlessedBlessed Guy of Durnes, also known as Guy of Cherlieu, was a prominent Cistercian Benedictine monk who lived during the 12th century.Durnes
Blessed Purificación Ximénez Y XiménezBlessedShe was born on 3 February 1871 in Valencia, Spain.Valencia, Spain
Blessed Norberto Cembranos De La VerduraBlessedHis parents, inspired by his feast day, named him Norberto in honor of Saint Norbert of Magdeburg.Villalquite, León, Spain
Blessed José Santos OrtegaBlessedHe was a priest and a member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission, commonly known as the Vincentians or Lazarists.Rabé de las Calzadas, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Crispulo Moyano LinaresBlessedHe was born on June 10, 1891, in Villaralto, Córdoba, Spain.Villaralto, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Sofía Ximénez Y Ximénez Del RíoBlessedShe was a lifelong lay woman in the archdiocese of Valencia and dedicated her life to the service of others.Valencia, Spain
Blessed María Josefa Del Río MessaBlessedShe was a devoted member of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity and dedicated her life to the service of God and her fellow human beings.Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Pietro AcotantoBlessed
Martyrologium Romanum
Roman Martyrology
The Church's daily register of the saints and martyrs commemorated on this date.
A saint for your morning
Receive one short saint story in your inbox each day.
Daily email. Unsubscribe anytime.