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Saint Philip Howard
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Saint Philip Howard

Norfolk, England

Saint Columban of Tours
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Saint Columban of Tours

Tours

Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko
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Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko

Okopy, Podlaskie, Poland

Saint Altinus
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Saint Altinus

Saint Eusterius of Salerno
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Saint Eusterius of Salerno

Salerno

Saint Cleopatra
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Saint Cleopatra

Latter 3rd century Edra in Lower Galilee in Palestine

Saint Paul of The Cross
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Saint Paul of The Cross

Ovada, Piedmont (northern Italy)

Saint Desiderius of Longoret
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Saint Desiderius of Longoret

Longoret

Saint Aquilinus of Evreux
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Saint Aquilinus of Evreux

Bayeux, France

Saint Verano of Cavaillon
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Saint Verano of Cavaillon

Vaucluse, France

Saint Asterius of Ostia
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Saint Asterius of Ostia

Ostia

Saint Theofrid
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Saint Theofrid

Orange, France

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Saint Philip Howard

He came from a noble and renowned family, being the grandson of the poet Henry, Earl of Surrey.

Norfolk, England

Saint Columban of Tours

Born in Ireland in the late 6th century, not much is known about his early life.

Tours

Saint Altinus

Though not much is known about his early life and background, his contributions as a religious leader have left a...

Saint Eusterius of Salerno

Not much is known about Saint Eusterius' early life, including his birth date and place of origin.

Salerno

Saint Cleopatra

She lived during the latter part of the 3rd century in Edra, a town located in Lower Galilee, Palestine.

Latter 3rd century Edra in Lower Galilee in Palestine

Saint Paul of The Cross

Saint Paul of the Cross, also known as God’s Hunter of Souls, was born Paolo Francesco Danei on January 3, 1694, in...

Ovada, Piedmont (northern Italy)

Saint Desiderius of Longoret

He was born in France, in the diocese of Bourges, and his exact birthdate is unknown.

Longoret

Saint Aquilinus of Evreux

Born around 620 in Bayeux, France, little is known about his early life and family background.

Bayeux, France

Saint Verano of Cavaillon

He was ordained as a priest in 540 and later became a hermit in Vaucluse.

Vaucluse, France

Saint Asterius of Ostia

Unfortunately, not much is known about his life, and therefore, his representation and patronage are also unknown.

Ostia

Saint Theofrid

Born in Orange, France, Saint Theofrid dedicated his life to the service of God and the pursuit of holiness.

Orange, France

Saint Lupus of Soissons

Born in the 5th century, he was the nephew of Saint Remigius of Rheims, the renowned Bishop of Rheims and an...

Soissons

Saint Laura of Cordoba

Saint Laura of Córdoba, also known as Laura de Córdoba, was a remarkable figure who lived during the period of the...

Cordoba, Spain

Saint Ednoth

Born in England, Ednoth led a life dedicated to God, serving as a monk, abbot, and bishop.

Saint Flavianus of Oulx

He lived during the 9th century and dedicated his life to the Christian faith.

Oulx

Saint Ptolemy of Rome

Although not much is known about his life, his story was preserved by Saint Justin Martyr, a prominent Christian...

Rome

Saint Sabinianus of Sens

Though not much is known about his life and background, his devotion to God and ultimate sacrifice has made him a...

Sens

Saint Gratus of Oloron

He was born in the early 5th century and dedicated his life to the service of God and the reform of the Church in his...

Oloron

Saint Varus of Kemet

Little is known about his early life, but he gained significant recognition for his devotion to the Christian faith and...

Kemet

Saint Ethbin

He showed deep spiritual inclination from a young age and dedicated himself to the pursuit of knowledge and holiness.

British Isles

Saint Beronicus of Antioch

Sadly, not much information about his life has survived, but his legacy lives on as a symbol of unwavering faith and...

Antioch

Saint Giusto of Novalesa

Martyr

His life was tragically cut short when he was martyred by Saracen raiders.

Novalesa

Saint Potenzianus of Sens

Unfortunately, not much is known about his life, and there are limited historical records available.

Sens

Saint Lucas Alonso Gorda

Entering the Order of Preachers, he embraced the rigorous spiritual and apostolic life of the Dominicans, committing...

Carracedo de Vidriales, Zamora, Spain

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Saint Asterio

In the shadow of the ancient Tiber, where the salt of the Tyrrhenian Sea meets the dust of the Roman roads, lies the...

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Saint Aquilin

The transition from the rigors of military service to the pastoral care of souls is a rare testament to the...

Saint Matthaeus Kohyoe

Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, his life was dedicated to the service of the Church...

Arima, Hyogo, Japan

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Saint Grat

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Saint Varus

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Saints Lucas del Espíritu Santo Alonso Gorda and Matthaeus Kohyōe

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Saint Joel

Saint Frideswide

Born into nobility, she faced an arranged marriage proposal from Prince

The upper Thames region of England

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Saint Frithuswith

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Saint Véran

Blesseds

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Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko

He grew up with strong Christian values and a deep sense of social justice.

Okopy, Podlaskie, Poland

Blessed Francisco Milagro Mesa

He was born on December 3, 1869, in Tarazona, Zaragoza, Spain.

Tarazona, Zaragoza, Spain

Blessed Antonio Elizalde Garvisu

Anthony Mary Claret.

Echauri, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Agnès Of Jesus

Blessed Agnès of Jesus, also known as Agnès Galand, Agnes of Jesus Galand, Agnes of Jesus of Langeac, Agnes of Langeac,...

Le Puy, Haute-Loire, France

Blessed Josep Ribé Coma

Martyr

He is revered for his courage, faith, and commitment to his priesthood.

Olost, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Benjamin Ortega Aranguren

He was born on March 30, 1885, in the town of Villalta, located in Burgos, Spain.

Villalta, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Pere Vives Coll

He was born on 23 September 1878 in the town of Pallejá, Barcelona, Spain.

Pallejá, Barcelona, Spain

Blessed Julio Leache Labiano

From a young age, he exhibited a deep devotion to his Catholic faith and felt a calling to the priesthood.

Monreal, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Francisco Simón Pérez

He was born on January 29, 1916, in the town of Murchante, Navarra, Spain.

Murchante, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Constantino Miguel Moncalvillo

Born on April 12, 1913, in Quitanarraya, Burgos, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed early signs...

Quitanarraya, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Thomas Hélye

He was the son of Elias and Matilda Hélye.

Biville, Normandy, France

Blessed Narcís Simón Sala

He was born on March 9, 1908, in Fornells, a town in the province of Girona, Spain.

Fornells, Girona, Spain

Blessed Juan Senosiaín Zugasti

He was born on May 15, 1911, in Guirguillano, Navarra, a province in northern Spain.

Guirguillano, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Emiliano Pascual Abad

Martyr

He was born on 5 December 1914 in the town of Milagros, located in the province of Burgos, Spain.

Milagros, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Francesc Solá Peix

He was born on 17 April 1900 in S.

S. Joan de las Abadesas, Girona, Spain

Blessed Francisco Marco Martínez

Anthony Mary Claret.

Odón, Teruel, Spain

Blessed Ferran Castán Messeguer

Born on 1 April 1915 in the town of Fonz, Huesca, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Fonz, Huesca, Spain

Blessed Dionisio Arizaleta Salvador

He was a devoted member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.

Guirguillano, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Josep Ferrer Escolà

He became a member of the Claretians, also known as the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of...

Almasora, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Nicolas Campo Giménez

He was born on March 5, 1920, in Salvatierra, Alava, Spain.

Salvatierra, Alava, Spain

Blessed Eusebio De Las Heras Izquierdo

He was born on December 16, 1913, in Gumiel del Mercado, Burgos, Spain.

Gumiel del Mercado, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Manuel Font Y Font

He was born on June 13, 1878, in the town of Torrebeses, situated in the province of Lleida, Spain.

Torrebeses, Lleida, Spain

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Blessed Agnès de Jésus Galand

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