Thursday
November 19
Saints
20 records
Saint Mechtilde of HelftaSaintBorn into a pious and influential Thuringian noble family around 1241, Mechtilde grew up in the castle of Helfta near Eisleben, Saxony,…Her family’s castle of Helfta near Eisleben, Saxony, Germany
Saint Barlaam of AntiochSaintHe was born in Antioch and little is known about his early life and upbringing.Antioch
Pope Saint PontianSaintHe was born in Rome, Italy, and little is known about his early life or family background, except that he was the son of Calpurnius.Rome, Italy
Saint Nerses The GreatSaintSaint Nerses the Great, also known as Nerses I or Narsete, was born in Cappadocia and received an excellent education in his early years.
Saint EudesSaintIn the rugged highlands of the Velay, where volcanic stone rises to meet the sky and the valleys echo with the silence of ancient faith, a…
Saint Maximus of CaesareaSaintBorn in Cappadocia, in modern-day Turkey, Maximus dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity amidst persecutions and…Caesarea
Saint Azas of IsauriaSaintBorn in Isauria, a region located in Asia Minor during the third century, not much is known about his early life or family background.Isauria
Saint Eudon of Le PuySaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the region and later dedicated his life to serving God.Le Puy
Saint Felician of VienneSaintHe was born in an era of intense persecution against Christians, which eventually led to his untimely death.Vienne
Saint Simon of Mount MercurySaintAs an abbot, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of spirituality and the spread of the Christian faith.Mount Mercury
Saint Atto of TordinoSaintHe lived during the 11th century and made significant contributions to the Church as an exemplary religious leader.Tordino
Saint MedanaSaintShe is believed to have lived most of her life in the area of Galloway, Scotland.Ireland
Saint James of SasseauSaintHe was born in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey) during the 9th century.Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)
Saint DrutildeSaintBorn in England during the early medieval period, Drutilde dedicated her life to the service of God.
Saint Severinus of VienneSaintMartyrHe was martyred during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.Vienne
Saint Exuperius of VienneSaintBorn in an unknown date, Exuperius lived in Vienne, a city located in what is now modern-day France.Vienne
Saint SimoneSaintSimone Antonio Pacoret de Saint-Bon was born on March 20, 1828, at Chambéry, then part of the Kingdom of Sardinia (now in France).
Saint Ebbe of MinsterinthanetSaintBorn into a family of saintsKent, England
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Blesseds
6 records
Blessed James BenefattiBlessedBorn in the late 13th century, James dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.Mantua, Italy
Blessed Tottone Of OttobeurenBlessedBlessed Tottone of Ottobeuren, also known as Toto, Totú, Totto, or Tuto, was born in the early 8th century to noble parents Silach and…Ottobeuren
Blessed Eliseo García Y GarcíaBlessedHe was a devout Catholic from an early age and felt a strong calling to serve God and others.El Manzano, Salamanca, Spain
Blessed Alexandre Planas SauríBlessedHe was born on October 31, 1878, in the city of Mataró, located in the region of Barcelona.Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Armida BarelliBlessedArmida Barelli was born in Milan to a comfortable family on 1 December 1882.Milan, Italy
Blessed Giacomo BenfattiBlessed
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