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Martyrs of Manzanares
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Martyrs of Manzanares

Manzanares

Blessed Arnold Reche
Blessed

Blessed Arnold Reche

Landroff, Lorraine, France

Saint Severinus of Cologne
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Saint Severinus of Cologne

Bordeaux, France

Saint John of Capistrano
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Saint John of Capistrano

Capistrano, Italy

Saint Allucio of Campugliano
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Saint Allucio of Campugliano

Campugliano, Italy

Saint Verus of Salerno
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Saint Verus of Salerno

Salerno

Saint John of Syracuse
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Saint John of Syracuse

Syracuse

Blessed Severinus Boethius
Blessed

Blessed Severinus Boethius

–480 at Rome, Italy

Saint Amo of Toul
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Saint Amo of Toul

Toul

Saint Domitius of Amiens
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Saint Domitius of Amiens

Amiens

Saint Benedict of Sebaste
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Saint Benedict of Sebaste

Sebaste

Blessed John Angelo Porro
Blessed

Blessed John Angelo Porro

Seveso, Milan, Italy

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Martyrs of Manzanares

Martyr

The Martyrs of Manzanares, also known as the Daimiel Martyrs, were a group of Passionist priests and clerics who were...

Manzanares

Saint Severinus of Cologne

He served as the Bishop of Cologne in Germany during a time when the Arian heresy was spreading throughout Europe.

Bordeaux, France

Saint John of Capistrano

He was the son of a German knight, but unfortunately, his father passed away when John was still young.

Capistrano, Italy

Saint Allucio of Campugliano

He was the son of Omodeo, a rancher, and grew up in a humble farming family.

Campugliano, Italy

Saint Verus of Salerno

As a prominent figure in the early Christian Church, he dedicated his life to defending the orthodox teachings of...

Salerno

Saint John of Syracuse

Name: Saint John of Syracuse Also known as: N/A Profile: Archdeacon of the church in Catania.

Syracuse

Saint Amo of Toul

Born in an era when Christianity was just finding its roots, Saint Amo played a crucial role in spreading and nurturing...

Toul

Saint Domitius of Amiens

Not much is known about his early life and background, but his devoutness and dedication to spiritual pursuits made him...

Amiens

Saint Benedict of Sebaste

Little is known about his early life and background, but his enduring impact can be seen in various historical accounts.

Sebaste

Saint Romanus of Rouen

He was born in Caudebec, near Rouen, and little is known about his early life.

Rouen

Saint Syra of Faremoutiers

She was born in the early 7th century, and her exact birth details are not known.

Faremoutiers

Saint Elfleda of Glastonbury

Although not much is known about her early life, her immensely devout spirituality and dedication to serving God became...

Glastonbury

Saint Arethas of Negran

He served as the governor of the town of Negran, showing great leadership and dedication to his people.

Negran

Saint Phaolô Tong Viet Buong

Born around 1773 in Phu Cam, Phu Xuân (now Hue), Vietnam, he grew up in a society deeply rooted in Buddhism and...

Phu Cam, Phu Xuân (now Hue), Vietnam

Saint Theodota of Nicaea

Not much is known about her early life or family background.

Nicaea

Saint Ignatius of Constantinople

He was the son of Byzantine emperor Michael I.

Constantinople

Saint Eryfrid of Auxerre

He was born into a noble Breton family to parents Erifrifo and Iseberga.

Chartres, France

Saint Severus of Hadrianopolis

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and therefore his representation is unknown.

Hadrianopolis

Saint Theodoret of Antioch

He served as the treasurer of the diocese and made significant contributions to the elimination of paganism in the...

Antioch

Saint Servandus of Cadiz

He was born in Merida, Spain.

Merida, Spain

Saint Socrates of Nicaea

Not much is known about his early life or background, but he is remembered for his unwavering faith and martyrdom.

Nicaea

Saint Clether

Although not much information about him has survived, his presence is evidenced by several churches dedicated to him.

Saint Euerotas of Nicaea

Unfortunately, not much is known about his early life or background, but his unwavering faith and commitment to his...

Nicaea

Saint Germanus of Cadiz

Born in Mérida, Spain, Germanus was the son of Saint Marcellus of Léon and the brother of Saint Servandus of Cadiz.

Merida, Spain

Saint Gratien of Amiens

Unfortunately, not much is known about his early life or his family background.

Amiens

Saint Oda of Aquitaine

She was born into nobility and held the title of a princess.

Aquitaine

Saint Dorotheus of Hadrianopolis

While historical records about his life are limited, it is believed that he was born in the city of Hadrianopolis,...

Hadrianopolis

Saint Ethelfleda

Following a path of profound spiritual commitment, she entered religious life as a nun and later assumed the office of...

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Blesseds Marie-Clotilde-Angèle de Saint-François-Borgia Paillot and 5 companions

The most striking feature of this group of holy women is not a specific date of birth or a detailed chronicle of their...

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Saint Allucio

In the rolling hills of Valdinievole, where the landscape of Tuscany whispers of ancient devotion, there stood a figure...

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Saint Ælflæda

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Saint Severinus Boëthius

Blesseds

27

Blessed Arnold Reche

He was the son of Claude and Anne Flausset Reche, and he grew up in a poor family in a small village.

Landroff, Lorraine, France

Blessed Severinus Boethius

He was born between 475 and 480 in Rome, Italy, into a prestigious consular family.

–480 at Rome, Italy

Blessed John Angelo Porro

He was born in Seveso, Milan, Italy, in 1451, and from an early age, he demonstrated a deep devotion to God and a...

Seveso, Milan, Italy

Blessed John Buoni

In his youth, he lived a frivolous life as a jester in the Italian courts, indulging in wild living and carefree...

Mantua, Italy

Blessed Cristóbal González Carcedo

He dedicated his life to serving God and others through his vocation as a religious brother.

Lodoso, Burgos, Spain

Blessed María Caridad Álvarez Martín

She felt a deep calling to serve God and others from a young age.

Santa Cruz de Salceda, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Henry Of Cologne

Blessed Henry of Cologne, also known as Henry of Utrecht, was born in an unknown year and was raised in a pious home by...

Cologne

Blessed Esther Paniagua Alonso

She was the daughter of Dolores Alonso and Nicasio Paniagua.

Izagre, León, Spain

Blessed Martín Erro Ripa

He was born on March 3, 1914, in Viscarret, Navarra, Spain, to a deeply religious family.

Viscarret, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Dorinda Sotelo Rodríguez

She is celebrated as a martyr who sacrificed her life during the Spanish Civil War.

Lodoselo, Orense, Spain

Blessed Juan Nuñez Orcajo

He was born on September 14, 1882, in Fontloso, a small village in Burgos, Spain.

Fontloso, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Andrés Navarro Sierra

He was born on 28 September 1882 in Tabernas, Almería, Spain.

Tabernas, Almeria Spain

Blessed César Elexgaray Otazua

Martyr

He was martyred during the Spanish Civil War and is venerated for his faith and sacrifice.

Anteiglesia, Guipúzcoa, Spain

Blessed José María Fernández Sánchez

He was born on January 15, 1875, in Oviedo, Spain.

Oviedo, Spain

Blessed Felipe Basauri Altube

Martyr

He was a married layman and a dedicated member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in the archdiocese of Madrid,...

Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain

Blessed Eduardo Valverde Rodríguez

He was born on 18 February 1878 in Adra, a town located in the province of Almeria, Spain.

Adra, Almeria Spain

Blessed Thomas Thwing

He received his education at Douai, France, where he studied to become a priest.

Heworth, North Yorkshire, England

Blessed Toribia Marticorena Sola

She was a member of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, a religious congregation dedicated to serving...

Murugarren, Navarra, Spain

Blessed Leonardo Olivera Buera

He was born on March 6, 1889, in Campo, Huesca, Spain, to a deeply religious family.

Campo, Huesca, Spain

Blessed Agapit Gorgues Manresa

He is remembered for his martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.

Cerviá, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Roque Guillén Garcés

He dedicated his life to serving God and the people, following the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul.

Sarrión, Teruel, Spain

Blessed Leonardo Arce Ruiz

Born on November 6, 1907, in Arcellares del Tozo, Burgos, Spain, he dedicated his life to his faith and joined the...

Arcellares del Tozo, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Manuel Navarro Martínez

He was a devoted priest who served in the Diocese of Almería.

Rioja, Almeria Spain

Blessed Agustín Nogal Tobar

He lived a life dedicated to God as a lay brother in the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission, founded by Saint...

Tardajos, Burgos, Spain

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Blessed Arnould Rèche

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Blessed Giovannangelo Porro

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Blessed Giovanni Bono

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