Thursday
October 15
Saints
22 records
Saint Sofia of CagliariSaintHailing from a noble family of the Imperial Roman nobility, she led a privileged and comfortable life.Cagliari, Italy
Saint Aurelia of StrasbourgSaintShe lived during the 11th century and her life is characterized by a remarkable story of self-sacrifice and devotion to her faith.Strasbourg
Saint Teresa of JesusSaintTeresa of Ávila, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda Dávila y Ahumada on March 28, 1515, and given the religious name Teresa of Jesus, was a…Jesus
Saint Cannatus of MarseilleSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life and background, his contributions to the Church during his time as bishop have cemented his…Marseille
Saint Willa of NonnbergSaintBorn around the 10th century, very little is known about her early life.Nonnberg
Saint Leonard of VandœuvreSaintWhile historical documents provide limited information about his life, his devotion to God and his contributions to the religious community…Vandœuvre
Saint Severus of TrierSaintHe was born in France, and little is known about his early life and education.France
Saint BarsenSaintHis deep spirituality and dedication to the Christian faith led to his appointment as the Bishop of Edessa, Syria in the year 361.
Saint Thecla of KitzingenSaintShe was born in England and dedicated her life to serving God and spreading the Catholic faith.England
Saint OdiloSaintBorn in the mid-900s, exact dates are not known, in the region of Lorraine, France, Odilo dedicated his life to the service of God as a…
Martyrs of CologneSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Cologne, also known as the Holy 360 Martyrs of Cologne, were a group of devout Christian soldiers who were martyred together…Cologne
Saint Callistus of HuescaSaintHe is recognized as a martyr for his unwavering faith in the face of opposition and persecution.Huesca, Spain
Saint Hedwig of SilesiaSaintThe faithful gather not merely to recall a name, but to honor a life dedicated to the divine, marked by the solemnity of a memorial…Silesia
Saint Cecilia of CagliariSaintWhile limited historical records exist about her life, her unwavering faith and sacrifice have made her a revered figure in the Catholic…Cagliari
Saint Sabinus of CataniaSaintHe lived during the early medieval period and is believed to have served as the bishop of Catania in the 8th century.Catania
Saint Ginia of CagliariSaintShe is venerated for her unwavering faith and steadfast commitment to Christ even in the face of great adversity.Cagliari
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Gundisalvus Of LagosBlessedHe was the son of a fisherman, and at the young age of 20, he joined the Augustinian friars.Lagos, Algarve, southern Portugal
Blessed Balthasar Kagayama HanzaemonBlessedHe is best known as the father of Blessed Iacobus of Hiji and for his martyrdom.Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
Blessed Pere Verdaguer SaurinaBlessedHe was born on 24 October 1908 in Manlleu, Barcelona, Spain.Manlleu, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Narcis Basté Y BastéBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, ultimately joining the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1890.Sant Andreu de Palomar, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Cipriano Alguacil TorredenaidaBlessedMartyrHe was born on October 12, 1884, in Ajofrín, Toledo, Spain.Ajofrín, Toledo, Spain
Blessed Josefa Martínez PérezBlessedShe was born on 5 August 1897 in Alberique, Valencia, Spain.Alberique, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Iacobus Of HijiBlessedBorn in the diocese of Fukuoka, he was the son of Blessed Balthasar Kagayama Hanzaemon, a fellow martyr and venerated figure within the…Hiji, Oita, Japan
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