Wednesday
December 23
Saints
24 records
Saint John of KantySaintHe grew up as a simple country lad but displayed immense intelligence and potential from a young age.Kanty, Silesia, Poland
Saint John StoneSaintHe was a highly esteemed Doctor of Divinity and served as a professor and prior at Droitwich.
Saint John CantiusSaintThe intersection of the pulpit and the podium is a rare vocation, yet one that has profoundly shaped the intellectual and spiritual…
Saint Thorlac ThorhallssonSaintFrom a young age, he displayed deep piety and a strong calling to serve the Church.Iceland
Ten Martyrs of CreteSaintMartyrThe Ten Martyrs of Crete were a group of devout Christians who courageously stood firm in their faith during the persecutions under the…Crete
Saint Servulus of RomeSaintHe was afflicted from birth with a severe palsy that left him unable to stand or even sit unaided.Rome, Italy
Saint BincemaSaintUnfortunately, due to limited historical records, there is scant information available about her life and contributions to the Catholic…
Saint Thorlak ThorhallssonSaintHe served as Bishop of Skálholt from 1178 until his death.
Saint Frithbert of HexhamSaintHe was a priest and served as the Bishop of Hexham for an impressive period of 34 years.Hexham
Saint Marguerite DyouvilleSaintShe was the eldest of six children born to Christophe Dufrost de Lajemmerais and Renee de Varennes.Varennes, Quebec, Canada
Saint John CiritaSaintHe lived during the 12th century and is believed to have been born in Spain, although specific details about his early life and family are…Spain
Saint Mardonius of RomeSaintHe is recognized as a martyr for his steadfast refusal to renounce his faith during the persecutions of Diocletian.Rome
Saint Nicolás FactorestañaSaintHe was the son of a tailor, and from a young age, he displayed a strong devotion to God.Valencia, Spain
Saint Besa of EgyptSaintThough limited information is available, historical documents suggest that he was an abbot in Egypt, guiding and inspiring countless…Egypt
Saint Mazota of AbernethySaintBorn in Ireland, she was recognized as a leader among a group of 19 women who migrated from Ireland to Scotland with the intention of…Abernethy
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Ivo Of ChartresBlessedBlessed Ivo of Chartres, also known as Yves or Yvo, was born around 1040 in Beauvais, France, to a noble family.Beauvais, France
Blessed James AymerichBlessedBorn in Barcelona, Spain, his exact date of birth is unknown, but historical records indicate that he lived from an unknown date to 23rd…Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Hartmann Of BrixenBlessedBlessed Hartmann of Brixen, also known as Armand, Artmanno, or Harmannus, was born around 1090 in Oberpolling, Bavaria, Germany.Oberpolling, Bavaria, Germany
Blessed Herman Of SchedaBlessedBlessed Herman of Scheda, also known as Herman of Cologne, was a Jewish convert to Christianity who later became a renowned…Cologne, Germany
Blessed Epifanio Gómez AlvaroBlessedHe was born on 7 April 1874 in Lerma, a town located in the province of Burgos, Spain.Lerma, Burgos, Spain
Blessed HartmannBlessed
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