Thursday
October 1
Saints
21 records
Saint Bavo of GhentSaintHe is known for his wild youth and reputation for selfishness.Brabant, Liege, Belgium
Saint Verissimus of LisbonSaintMartyrHe was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and was martyred alongside his sisters, Saint Julia of Lisbon and Saint Maxima of Lisbon, during the…Lisbon
Saint Piaton of TournaiSaintBorn in Benevento, Italy, Saint Piaton was ordained by the renowned Saint Dionysius the Areopagite.Benevento, Italy
Saint FidharleusSaintHe is often hailed as the monastery's second founder due to his efforts in reviving and renewing its spiritual life.
Saint Aizan of AbyssiniaSaintBelieved to have been born in Abyssinia, modern-day Ethiopia, Aizan is associated with the early Christian movement in the region and had a…Abyssinia
Saint Maxima of LisbonSaintShe came from a devout Christian family and was raised in the faith alongside her sister, Saint Julia of Lisbon, and her brother, Saint…Lisbon
Saint Abram of BavariaSaintUnfortunately, not much information about his life has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Bavaria
Saint EvagriusSaintBorn in an unknown year and hailing from Tomi, a city that now corresponds to Constanta in modern-day Romania, Saint Evagrius lived during…
Saint Julia of LisbonSaintShe is believed to have been born in the 3rd century in Lisbon, Portugal, into a devout Christian family.Lisbon
Saint Crescens of TomiSaintUnfortunately, no other information regarding his life has survived, making it difficult to create a comprehensive biography.Tomi
Saint WasnulfSaintHis missionary endeavors took him to the Hainault region, located on the border of modern-day Belgium and France, where he was invited by…Scotland
Saint Priscus of TomiSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived in historical records.Tomi
Saint Aretas of RomeSaintMartyrUnfortunately, very little is known about his life and background, as historical documents have not preserved much information about him.Rome
Saint Sazan of AbyssiniaSaintBorn in the ancient kingdom of Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia), he rose to prominence as a chieftain, wielding significant influence within his…Abyssinia
Saint PiatSaintPiatus of Tournai, also known as Piaton, Platon, Piat, or Piato (died c.
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Blesseds
21 records
Blessed Luigi Maria MontiBlessedHe was the eighth of eleven children, and his father died when Luigi was just twelve years old.Bovisio Masciago, Italy
Blessed Dominic Of VillanovaBlessedBlessed Dominic of Villanova, also known as Blessed Dominic of Santa Maria di Montflorite, was a Mercedarian friar who lived during the…Villanova
Blessed Christopher BuxtonBlessedHe grew up in a time of religious persecution during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, a period marked by harsh penalties for those who…Tideswell, Derbyshire, England
Blessed Robert WidmerpoolBlessedHis exact date of birth is not recorded, but historical documents suggest it was in the late 16th century.Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire, England
Blessed Robert WilcoxBlessedAt the age of 25, Robert embarked on his journey to become a priest and enrolled in the seminary in Reims, France on August 12, 1583.Chester, Cheshire, England
Blessed Edward JamesBlessedHe was raised in a Protestant family but eventually converted to Catholicism.Breaston, Derbyshire, England
Blessed Álvaro Sanjuán CanetBlessedHe was born on 26 April 1908 in Alcocer de Planes, Alicante, Spain.Alcocer de Planes, Alicante, Spain
Blessed John RobinsonBlessedHe was born around 1530 in Ferrensby, West Riding, Yorkshire, England.Ferrensby, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Blessed Florencia Caerols MartínezBlessedShe was born on 20 February 1890 in Caudete, Albacete, Spain, and was baptized on the same day.Caudete, Albacete, Spain
Blessed Edward CampionBlessedLittle is known about his early life and family background.Ludlow, Shropshire, England
Blessed Carmelo Juan Pérez RodríguezBlessedAt the tender age of two days, he was baptized into the Catholic faith and held a deep devotion to his faith throughout his life.Vimianzo, La Coruña, Spain
Blessed Andrew SushindaBlessedHe is revered as a martyr and a devoted member of the Confraternity of the Rosary.Japanese
Blessed Diego BotelloBlessedThough not much is known about his early life, his impactful work as a missionary has left a lasting legacy.
Blessed Juan Mata DíezBlessedHe was born on 11 February 1903 in Ubierna, Burgos, Spain.Ubierna, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Gaspar FisogiroBlessedHe was born in Japan and lived during a time when Christianity was heavily persecuted in the country.Japan
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