Monday
December 21
Saints
16 records
Saint Themistocles of LyciaSaintAlthough little is known about his early life and background, he is primarily recognized for his unwavering faith and martyrdom during the…Lycia
Saint Anastasius II of AntiochSaintHe is remembered for his valiant efforts in combating simony, his martyrdom, and his unwavering dedication to the Church.Antioch
Saint James of ValenciaSaintHe was born in Valencia, Spain, and at the age of 27, he joined the Mercedarians at El Puig.Valencia, Spain
Saint Glycerius of NicomediaSaintHe lived during a time of great persecution against Christians under the rule of Emperor Diocletian.Nicomedia
Saint Severinus of TrierSaintWhile some details of his life remain scarce, his contributions to the Christian faith and his enduring legacy continue to be revered.Trier
Saint John VincentSaintHe was born in Ravenna, Italy, during an era of great religious fervor and spiritual revival.Ravenna, Italy
Saint Beornwald of BamptonSaintUnfortunately, only limited information about his life has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Bampton
Saint Festus of TuscanySaintUnfortunately, not much information about his life has survived, making his biography somewhat elusive.Tuscany
Saint DioscorusSaintBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, during the reign of Emperor Valerian, Dioscorus dedicated his life to the service of God and the spreading of…
Saint Anrê Tran An DungSaintBorn around 1795 in Bac Ninh, Vietnam, he was a devout and dedicated servant of God, and his life became intertwined with the turbulent…Bac Ninh, Vietnam
Saint Phêrô Truong Van ThiSaintHe was born in the year 1763 in Ke So, a village located in Hanoi, Vietnam.Ke So, Hanoi, Vietnam
Saint Baudacarius of BobbioSaintHe is renowned for his role in overseeing the monastery's vineyard and leading a group of 30 brothers who were assigned to assist him.Bobbio
Saint John of TuscanySaintMartyrIt is believed that he was martyred alongside Saint Festus, although the circumstances of their martyrdom remain unknown.Tuscany
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Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Daniel Of The AnnunciationBlessedBlessed Daniel of the Annunciation, also known as Daniele dell’Annunziata, was a Mercedarian monk who resided at the monastery of Santa…The Annunciation
Blessed Dominic SpadaforaBlessedLittle is known about his early life and family background.Randazzo, Sicily
Blessed Paolo BigoniBlessedHe was born in either 1400 or 1409 in Chiari, Brescia, Italy as Cozzando.Or 1409 (records vary) in Chiari, Brescia, Italy
Blessed Anton DurcoviciBlessedHis father passed away when Anton was young, and as a result, he, his mother, and his brother relocated to Iasi, Romania in 1895.Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Horn, Austria
Blessed María Lorenza Requenses De LongoBlessedShe was married to the Regent of the Viceroy of Naples and, in 1506, she and her husband moved to Naples, Italy.Near Lleida, Spain
Blessed Adrian Of DalmatiaBlessedBlessed Adrian of Dalmatia, also known as Hadrian, was a notable figure in the thirteenth century.Dalmatia
Blessed Sibrand Of MarigårdBlessedBlessed Sibrand of Marigård, also known as Sibrandus or Siebrandus, was a Premonstratensian monk who lived in the late 12th century in the…Netherlands
Blessed Bezela Of GödaBlessedBlessed Bezela of Göda, also known as Bezela von Göda, was a devout Christian and the mother of Saint Benno of Meissen.Germany
Blessed Tommaso VitaliBlessedBorn in the late 14th or early 15th century, his vocation led him to embrace the eremitical life alongside Blessed Paolo Bigoni and Blessed…Endenna, Bergamo, Italy
Blessed Domenico SpadaforaBlessed
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