Thursday
October 29
Saints
27 records
Saint Narcissus of JerusalemSaintBorn in the year 99, Narcissus dedicated his life to serving the Church and spreading the teachings of Christ.99
Saint Gaetano ErricoSaintHe was the second of nine children born to Pasquale Errico, a pasta factory manager, and Marie Marseglia Errico, who worked as a weaver.Secondigliano, Naples, Italy
Saint Abraham KidunaiaSaintHe came from a wealthy family and was forced into an arranged marriage at a young age.Edessa, Osrhoene, Mesopotamia (in modern Syria)
Saint Ermelinda of MeldaertSaintShe came from a wealthy noble family and was the daughter of Ermeonoldo and Armensinda, who were also related to the Pepin family.Lovenjoel, Belgium
Saint Honoratus of VercelliSaintBorn around 330 in Vercelli, Italy, he embarked on a journey of deep spiritual realization under the guidance of Saint Eusebius.Vercelli, Italy
Saint Achahildis of WendelsteinSaintLittle is known about her early life, but she married a man named Thietmar and became the mother of quintuplets.Wendelstein
Martyrs of DouaiSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Douai, also known as the Douai Martyrs, were a group of 160 priests, laymen, and religious individuals who studied at the…Douai
Saint DodonSaintAmong the many figures who shaped the spiritual landscape of early medieval France, few stand out for the quiet intensity of their vocation…
Saint FelicianSaintThe ancient city of Carthage, rising from the fertile shores of present-day Tunisia, stands as one of the most significant crucibles of…
Saint Theodore of VienneSaintBorn in Vienne, France, during the Early Middle Ages, he demonstrated a strong inclination towards spirituality from an early age.Vienne
Saint Anne of Mount OlympusSaintFrom an early age, Anne felt a deep calling to dedicate herself to a religious life.Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)
Saint Felician of CarthageSaintAlthough information about his life is limited, his story and devotion to the Christian faith have been passed down through generations.Carthage
Saint Sigolinus of StavelotSaintHe is believed to have lived during the 7th century and was known for his piety, devotion, and service to God.Stavelot
Saint Dodone of WallersenfagneSaintHe was a spiritual student of Saint Ursmar of Lobbes at the renowned Lobbes Abbey in Belgium.Vaux, Lomme (near Laon, France)
Saint Mary of EdessaSaintShe was born in Edessa, a city in modern-day Turkey, and was known for being the niece of another revered saint, Abraham Kidunaia.Edessa
Saint Eusebia of BergamoSaintShe was born in the ancient city of Bergamo, located in present-day Italy.Bergamo
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Chiara BadanoBlessedShe grew up in the Diocese of Aqui Terme, the daughter of Ruggero Badano, a truck driver, and Maria Teresa Caviglia.Savona, Italy
Blessed Pierre MonoculusBlessedBorn into a noble Frankish family, Pierre felt a deep calling to devote his life to the service of God from an early age.Marlhac Castle in Burgundy, France
Blessed Maurilio Tobar GonzálezBlessedHe was born on September 14, 1869, in the town of Tardajos in Burgos, Spain.Tardajos, Burgos, Spain
Blessed Ponciano Nieto AsensioBlessedHe was a dedicated Catholic priest and a member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission.Valverde del Campo, Valladolid, Spain
Blessed Arsenio Merino MiguelBlessedHe was born on 12 December 1884 in San Cebrián de Mudá, Palencia, Spain.San Cebrián de Mudá, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Joaquina Rey AguirreBlessedShe was born on 23 December 1895 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain, to a devout Catholic family.Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
Blessed Benito Paradela NovoaBlessedHe became a member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission, dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized.Amoeiró, Orense, Spain
Blessed Victoria Arregui GuineaBlessedShe was born on 19 December 1894 in Begoña, Vizcaya, Spain.Begoña, Vizcaya, Spain
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