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Saint Genesius of Thiers
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Saint Genesius of Thiers

Thiers

Saint Dorbhene of Iona
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Saint Dorbhene of Iona

Iona

Saint Faro of Meaux
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Saint Faro of Meaux

Meaux

Saint Jude Thaddeus
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Saint Jude Thaddeus

Saint Simon The Apostle
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Saint Simon The Apostle

Saint Abraham of Ephesus
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Saint Abraham of Ephesus

Ephesus

Saint Ferrutius
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Saint Ferrutius

Martyrs of Avila
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Martyrs of Avila

Avila

Saint Elius of Lyon
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Saint Elius of Lyon

Lyon

Saint Rodrigo Aguilar Alemán
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Saint Rodrigo Aguilar Alemán

Sayula, Jalisco, Mexico

Blessed María Pilar Gullón Yturriaga
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Blessed María Pilar Gullón Yturriaga

Madrid, Spain

Blessed Maria Asuncion
Blessed

Blessed Maria Asuncion

Barco de Ávila, Ávila, Spain

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Saint Genesius of Thiers

Born in Thiers, a city in the Aquitaine region of modern-day France, little is known about his early life.

Thiers

Saint Dorbhene of Iona

Born in the 7th century, he was a relative of the renowned Saint Columba.

Iona

Saint Faro of Meaux

Born in the 7th century, he was the son of Count Agneric and the brother of two other notable saints, Cagnoald and...

Meaux

Saint Jude Thaddeus

He was born to Cleophas and Mary, who was present at the crucifixion of Jesus and anointed his body after death.

Saint Simon The Apostle

Saint Simon the Apostle, also known as Nathanael of Cana, Simon Kananaios, Simon Kananites, Simon the Cananean, Simon...

Saint Abraham of Ephesus

Born in Ephesus in the 6th century, he gained recognition for his writings on theology and his contributions to the...

Ephesus

Saint Ferrutius

Although little is known about his early life, it is believed that Ferrutius was born in Italy during the third century.

Martyrs of Avila

Martyr

The Martyrs of Avila, also known as Christeta, Sabina, and Vincent, were three courageous individuals who lived during...

Avila

Saint Elius of Lyon

Not much is known about his early life, but he is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the Catholic...

Lyon

Saint Rodrigo Aguilar Alemán

He served as a dedicated shepherd of souls in the Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán, which encompassed the region of Uniòn de...

Sayula, Jalisco, Mexico

Saint Eadsin of Canterbury

Born around 1030, Eadsin entered the religious life as a monk at Christ Church in Canterbury, England.

Canterbury

Saint Abdias of Babylon

These disciples were sent ahead of Jesus to prepare the towns for his arrival and spread the message of the Gospel.

Babylon

Saint Alberic of Stavelot

He lived during the 8th century and is celebrated as a prominent figure within the Catholic Church.

Stavelot

Saint Anastasia The Elder

She is remembered for her unwavering faith and her dedication to her spiritual studies.

Greek

Saint Cyrilla of Rome

She was born in Rome, Italy, and was the daughter of Saint Tryphonia of Rome, herself a devout Christian.

Rome

Saint Anglinus of Stavelot

Born in the 8th century, the exact date of his birth is unknown.

Stavelot

Saint Francisco Díaz Del Rincón

At a young age, he joined the Dominican Order in Ecija and professed his religious vows on 12 September 1731.

Ecija, Seville, Spain

Saint Joaquín Royo Pérez

He joined the Dominicans in Valencia in 1709 and was ordained a priest.

Teruel Spain

Saint Cyril of Rome

Not much is known about his early life or background, but he earned his place in history by his selfless act of...

Rome

Saint Diomedes The Younger

Little is known about his early life and family, but historical records indicate that he was a student of the renowned...

Leucopolis, Cyprus

Saint Godwin of Stavelot

Not much is known about his early life, including his birthplace and family background.

Stavelot

Saint Fidelis of Como

He is believed to have been martyred during the persecutions of Maximian Herculeus.

Como

Saint Gioan Ðat

He was a dedicated Catholic priest who served as a parish priest in the apostolic vicariate of West Tonkin.

Ðong Chuoi, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

Saint Francis Serrano

Martyr

Collaborating closely with the renowned Saint John Alcober, he labored tirelessly among the local population, fostering...

Huéneja, Granada, Spain

Saint Juan Alcober Figuera

Born in Spain, his early ministry flourished in Lorca, where he gained renown as a popular preacher after being...

Gerona, Spain

Saint Remigius of Lyons

Though his precise birth date remains unknown, his ecclesiastical vocation led him to become the trusted chap

Lyons

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Saint Faron

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Saint Gioan Ðạt

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Saint Fedele

Blesseds

9

Blessed María Pilar Gullón Yturriaga

She was the eldest of four children born to Manuel Gullón and Pilar Yturriaga.

Madrid, Spain

Blessed Maria Asuncion

She was the daughter of Anacleto González and María del Rosario Trujillano.

Barco de Ávila, Ávila, Spain

Blessed Germain Of Talloires

Blessed Germain of Talloires, also known as Germain of Montfort or German, was born in Montfort, France, and was the...

Montfort, France

Blessed Claudio Julían García San Román

He grew up in a devout Catholic family and exhibited a strong calling to serve God from a young age.

Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain

Blessed Olga Pérezmonteserín Núñez

She was born on 16 March 1913 in Paris, France, and later moved to Spain.

Paris, France

Blessed José Ruiz Bruixola

He is revered as a martyr since he was killed during the Spanish Civil War for his unwavering dedication to his faith.

Foios, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Leoncio Lope García

His life and martyrdom serve as a testament of unwavering faith and selfless dedication.

Tordómar, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Octavia Iglesias Blanco

She was born on 30 November 1894 in Astorga, a city in the province of León, Spain.

30 November, 1894 in Astorga, León, Spain

Blessed Einard Of Zurich

Blessed Einard of Zurich, also known as Einard of Zurich, is revered as a Catholic priest hailing from Zurich,...

Zurich

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