
Saint Ethelbert of Eastry
Eastry

Saint John The Short
Basta, Egypt

Saint Louthiern
Ireland

Saint Nothelm of Canterbury
Canterbury

Saint Severina

Blessed Battista De Bonafede

Blessed Contardo Ferrini
Milan, Italy

Saint Florentius of Orange
Tours, France

Blessed Gilbert The Theologian
England

Blessed Peter Casani
Lucca, Tuscany (in modern Italy)

Saint Françoisisidore Gagelin
Montperreux, Doubs, France

Saint Solina of Chartres
Gascony, France
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Saint Ethelbert of Eastry
He was born in Eastry, England, and was the great-grandson of Saint Ethelbert of Kent, the first Christian King of Kent.
Eastry

Saint John The Short
Saint John the Short, also known as John Colobus, John Kolobos, John the Little, John the Dwarf, and Yoannis Pi...
Basta, Egypt

Saint Louthiern
While limited information about his life has survived, his legacy continues to be celebrated in the Cornwall region of...
Ireland

Saint Nothelm of Canterbury
He was born in the 7th century in Kent, England, and little is known about his early life and family background.
Canterbury

Saint Severina
She was born in the 4th century, although the exact year of her birth is not known.

Saint Florentius of Orange
His life, marked by exceptional religious devotion, relentless fight against heresies, and active participation in...
Tours, France

Saint Françoisisidore Gagelin
He studied at the Grand Seminary in Besancon, France, and was ordained as a priest.
Montperreux, Doubs, France

Saint Solina of Chartres
Her refusal to renounce her faith and marry an unbeliever ultimately led to her martyrdom.
Gascony, France

Saint Colman of Kilroot
He was born in Ireland, which was then known as Hibernia, in the 6th century.
Irish

Martyrs of Volitani
The Martyrs of Volitani, also known as the Martyrs of Bolitani, were a group of heroic individuals who gave their lives...
Volitani

Saint Berarius I of Le Mans
Little is known about his early life, including his birth date and family background.
Le Mans

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
At a young age, she experienced a crippling disorder but was miraculously healed through a vision of the Blessed Virgin...
L’Hautecourt, Burgundy, France

Saint Ethelred of Eastry
He was born in Eastry, England, and was the great-grandson of Saint Ethelbert of Kent, the first Christian king of Kent.
Eastry

Saint Mamelta of Persia
Born in the 4th century, he dedicated his life to serving the deities of his ancestral faith.
Persia

Saint Heron of Antioch
He was born in Antioch, present-day Turkey, and grew up in a devout Christian family.
Antioch

Saint Rudolph of Gubbio
Born in Gubbio, Italy, Saint Rudolph led a life dedicated to the service of God and his fellow human beings.
Gubbio

Saint Dulcidius of Agen
He is honored for his significant contributions in fighting against the Arian heresy, which was brought to his diocese...
Agen

Saint Anstrudis of Laon
She was the sister of Saint Baldwin, and together they formed a family of deep faith and devotion.
Laon

Saint Bassus
He was born as the son of Saint Catervus and Saint Severina, who were devout Christians themselves.

Saint Catervus
He held the esteemed position of Roman prefect and was highly regarded in his community.

Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Born in Antioch, Syria, he embraced Christianity and succeeded Saint Peter the Apostle as Bishop of Antioch during the...
C.50 in Syria

Saint Zosimus of Rome
According to tradition, he was brought to Rome alongside the venerable Saint Ignatius of Antioch and Saint Rufus,...
Greek
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Saint Anastase
The spiritual journey of this holy man began in the maritime splendor of Venice, yet his vocation called him away from...

Saint Rufus of Rome
According to tradition, he was brought to Rome alongside the venerable Saint Ignatius of Antioch and Saint Zosimus, who...
Philippi, Greek

Saint Richard Gwyn
1537–1584) was a Welsh Catholic martyr and teacher whose life exemplified unwavering fidelity to the Faith.
Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
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Saint Gerardo Maiella
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Saint Hosea
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Saint Lullus
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Saint Marguerite-Marie Alacoque
Transitus of Saint Marguerite-Marie Alacoque , virgin At Paray-le-Monial in the territory of Autun in France, transitus...
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Saint Momelin
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Saint Gallus
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Condemned to the Colosseum under Emperor Trajan
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Saint François-Isidore Gagelin
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Saint Ignatius
October 17 Saint Ignatius , bishop of Antioch and martyr Memorial of Saint Ignatius , bishop and martyr, disciple of...
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Saint Longinus
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Saint Dulcide
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Saint Gaudéric
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Saint Eliphius
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Saint Bonnette
Blesseds
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Blessed Battista De Bonafede
Not much is known about his early life, as details about his birth, parentage, and upbringing are not available.

Blessed Contardo Ferrini
His unwavering faith and commitment to justice led him to become a well-respected figure in both professional and...
Milan, Italy

Blessed Gilbert The Theologian
Born in England, it is believed that Gilbert dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and deepening his...
England

Blessed Peter Casani
He was born into the Tuscan nobility and received his education at Franciscan schools in Lucca and Rome, Italy.
Lucca, Tuscany (in modern Italy)

Blessed Balthassar Of Chiavari
Blessed Balthassar of Chiavari, also known as Baldassare Ravaschieri, was born in 1420 in the town of Chiavari, near...
Chiavari, Genoa, Italy

Blessed Battista Di Piacenza
Unfortunately, only limited information about her life has been preserved throughout history.

Blessed Jacques Burin
He was born on 6 January 1756 in Champfleur, Sarthe, France, and dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church.
Champfleur, Sarthe, France

Blessed José Sánchez Medina
He was born on August 3, 1900, in the town of Archena, located in the Murcia region of Spain.
Archena, Murcia, Spain

Blessed Perfecto Carrascosa Santos
He was born in the town of Villacañas in the province of Toledo, Spain.
Villacañas, Toledo, Spain

Blessed Ramón Esteban Bou Pascual
He was born on October 12, 1906, in Polop de la Marina, Alicante, Spain.
Polop de la Marina, Alicante, Spain

Blessed Társila Córdoba Belda De Girona
She was born on May 8, 1861, in Sollana, Valencia.
Sollana, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Fidel Fuidio Rodriguez
Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unrecorded in historical accounts, his life was dedicated to the...
Yécora, Alava, Spain
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Blessed Fidel Fuidio Rodríguez
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Blessed Gilbert
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Blessed Pietro della Natività di Maria
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Blessed Társila Córdoba Belda
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Blessed Gérard de Clairvaux
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Blessed Contardo Ferrini At Suna near Lake Maggiore
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Blessed Baldassarre Ravaschieri
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