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Saints

36 records

Twelve Apostles of IrelandSaintThe Twelve Apostles of Ireland, also known as the Twelve Apostles of Erin or Dhá Aspal Déag na hÉireann, were a group of sixteenth-century…Ireland
Saint André BessetteSaintHe was the eighth of twelve children in his family.Mont-Saint-Gregoire, Monteregie Region near Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Saint EigradSaintHe is widely recognized as the brother of Saint Samson of York and a devoted spiritual student of Saint Illtyd.
Saint Charles of SezzeSaintHe came from a poor but devout family, and from a young age, Charles worked as a shepherd to support his family.Sezze, Roman Campagna, Italy
Saint Juan De RiberaSaintSaint Juan de Ribera, also known as Juan of Ribera or Juan of Rivera, was born on March 20, 1532, in Seville, Spain.Seville, Spain
Saint Andrew CorsiniSaintHe lived a wild and misspent youth until he experienced a profound conversion.Florence, Italy
Saint Felix of NantesSaintHe was born into a noble family and received a good education, becoming very fluent in the Greek language.The Aquitaine region of modern France
Saint Rafaela Porras Y AyllónSaintShe was the daughter of the mayor of Pedro Abad, but sadly, her father passed away when she was only four years old.Pedro Abad, Cordoba, Spain
Saint BalthasarSaintWhile not much is known about the life of Saint Balthasar, various traditions and legends have contributed to his reputation and veneration.
Saint CasparSaintWhile there is limited historical information about him, his role as one of the Magi is significant and continues to inspire devotion among…
Saint Abo of TblisiSaintGrowing up, he was raised in the Islamic faith, but later in life, he became convinced of the truth of Christianity.Baghdad, (in modern Iraq)
Saint MelchiorSaintAlthough not much is known about him, the story of the Magi is deeply rooted in Christian tradition and has captivated the faithful for…
Saint EdeyrnSaintBorn in Brittany, France, he embarked on a spiritual journey that would lead him to become a revered figure in Wales.Brittany, France
Saint Nilammon of GerisSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, his spiritual journey and strong devotion to God have left a lasting impact on the…Egyptian
Saint Andrea CorsiniSaintAndrea Corsini was born on November 30, 1302, and died on January 6, 1373 or 1374.
Saint Carlo da SezzeSaintGiancarlo Marchioni, born on 19 October 1613 in Sezze, Italy, was a professed religious of the Order of Friars Minor.
Saint JuliusSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life and deeds has survived through the ages.
Saint Demetrius of PhiladelphiaSaintHis life and works have had a lasting impact on the early Christian community, although much about his early life remains unknown.Philadelphia
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Blesseds

10 records

Blessed Rita Amada De JesusBlessedShe came from a devout family, where the rosary was an integral part of their daily life.Casalmedinho, Ribafeita, Portugal
Blessed Peter ThomasBlessedBorn around 1305 in southern Perigord, France, he embarked on a path of devotion and service at an early age.Southern Perigord, France
Blessed Gertrude Van OostenBlessedShe was born into a humble and poor family, and as she grew older, Gertrude sought employment as a servant for a wealthy family in the town…Voorburch, Netherlands
Blessed Raymond De BlanesBlessedBlessed Raymond de Blanes, also known simply as Raymond, was a soldier and knight who dedicated his life to defending the Christian faith.
Blessed Macarius The ScotBlessedHe was born in Ireland in the 11th century, although the exact date of his birth is unknown.Ireland
Blessed Luc Of RoucyBlessedBlessed Luc of Roucy, also known as Luc Bartholomew, Luc of Cuissy, or Lucas, was born in the late 11th century in Roucy, France, into the…Late-11th century Roucy, France
Blessed Gertrud Of TraunkirchenBlessedBlessed Gertrud of Traunkirchen, also known as Gertrude, was a Benedictine nun and later the abbess of the Abbey of Traunkirchen, located…Traunkirchen
Blessed Frederick Of SaintvanneBlessedBlessed Frederick of Saintvanne, also known as Frederick of Arras or Frederic Provost of St-Vaast d’Arras, was born in the 10th century in…France
Blessed Liceria Of SensBlessedBlessed Liceria of Sens, also known as Saint Liceria, was a nun and martyr whose life remains shrouded in mystery.Sens
Blessed MacariusBlessed

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