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Saint Pelagia The Penitent
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Saint Pelagia The Penitent

Saint Laurentia
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Saint Laurentia

Saint Badilo
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Saint Badilo

Saint Benedicta of Laon
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Saint Benedicta of Laon

Laon

Saint Evodius of Rouen
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Saint Evodius of Rouen

Rouen

Saint Artemon of Laodicia
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Saint Artemon of Laodicia

Laodicia

Saint Reparata
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Saint Reparata

Caesarea, Palestine

Saint Thaïs The Penitent
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Saint Thaïs The Penitent

Blessed Hugh Canefro
Blessed

Blessed Hugh Canefro

Castellazzo Bormida

Saint Nestor of Thessalonica
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Saint Nestor of Thessalonica

Thessalonica

Saint Amor of Aquitaine
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Saint Amor of Aquitaine

Aquitaine (part of modern France)

Saint Benedicta of Orignysuroise
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Saint Benedicta of Orignysuroise

Orignysuroise

Thursday, October 8

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Saint Pelagia The Penitent

Born in Antioch, she led a life that took a dramatic turn after attending a sermon by Saint Nonnus of Edessa.

Saint Laurentia

Born during a time of great persecution, she lived in Ancona, Italy, where she held the role of a slave.

Saint Badilo

He later served as the Abbot of Leuze-en-Hainaut, Belgium.

Saint Benedicta of Laon

Details about her life are relatively scarce, but her devotion and martyrdom have made her an enduring figure in...

Laon

Saint Evodius of Rouen

While not much is known about his early life, his influence as a spiritual leader made a lasting impact on the local...

Rouen

Saint Artemon of Laodicia

While there is limited information available about his life, his unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice make him a...

Laodicia

Saint Reparata

Martyr

Born in Caesarea, Palestine, and baptized at a very young age, Reparata remained steadfast in her faith despite the...

Caesarea, Palestine

Saint Thaïs The Penitent

While there is some debate among modern scholars, the story of Saint Thaïs The Penitent presents a powerful testament...

Saint Nestor of Thessalonica

Although there is a legend associated with him participating in gladiatorial matches, this is considered a late...

Thessalonica

Saint Amor of Aquitaine

Despite limited information about his life, his contributions and legacy continue to inspire the faithful.

Aquitaine (part of modern France)

Saint Benedicta of Orignysuroise

She was born to Mathoclus, a pagan imperial Roman senator, and despite being raised in a non-Christian household, she...

Orignysuroise

Saint Triduna

Born in Colossae, Asia Minor, she dedicated her life to the service of God and became renowned for her unwavering faith.

Colossse in Asia Minor

Saint Gratus of Chalons

He served as the Bishop of Chalons-sur-Saone, a city in present-day France.

Chalons

Saint Simeon Senex

According to Luke 2:25-35, Simeon was a devout and righteous man who was guided by the Holy Spirit.

Saint Felix of Como

Born in the mid-4th century, little is known about his early life, but he is remembered for his close association with...

Como

Saint Palatias

Born in Ancona, Italy, she lived during a tumultuous period when the faith was met with severe persecution under the...

Saint Peter of Seville

As a martyr, Saint Peter was venerated in the city of Seville, Spain, where his legacy has endured through the...

Seville

Marist Martyrs of Barcelona

Martyr

The Marist Martyrs of Barcelona were a group of 46 Catholic saints and blessed individuals who were members of the...

Assorted dates and locations in Spain

Saint Keyna

As an anchoress, she embraced a life of seclusion and prayer within the rugged landscapes of Cornwall, England.

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Saint Ugo Canefri da Genova

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Saint Ragenfride

Blesseds

9

Blessed Hugh Canefro

He was deeply devoted to serving others and dedicated his life to the care of the sick and poor.

Castellazzo Bormida

Blessed John Adams

He was born around 1545 in England and grew up to become a man of average height with dark eyes and a dark beard.

England

Blessed Robert Bickerdike

Not much is known about his early life, except that he was born in Lowhale, Yorkshire, England.

Lowhale, Yorkshire, England

Blessed John Lowe

He dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and became a priest for the apostolic vicariate of England during a time of...

London, England

Blessed Francisco Alarcón Rubio

He served the community in El Viso de los Pedroches, where he selflessly dedicated his life to spreading the teachings...

Hinojosa del Duque, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Robert Dibdale

He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, becoming a priest for the apostolic vicariate of...

Worcestershire, England

Blessed José María Ruano López

He dedicated his life to the service of God and the people of his community.

Almeria Spain

Blessed José León Montero

Martyr

He lived during a time of intense religious persecution in Spain known as the Spanish Civil War.

Blessed Ragenfreda

Born into a family deeply committed to religious service, her parents were themselves recognized as blessed, reflecting...

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