Friday
January 8
Saints
41 records
Our Lady of Prompt SuccorSaintThe devotion to Our Lady of Prompt Succor can be traced back to the early years of the 19th century in New Orleans, Louisiana.Prompt Succor
Saint Severinus of NoricumSaintHe lived a life of privilege and wealth, but at a certain point, he felt called to embrace a more ascetic existence.North Africa
Saint Gudule of BrusselsSaintIn the heart of Brabant, amidst the turbulent rise of the Frankish nobility, a light shone that would eventually guide the destiny of…C.time-line-650 in Hamme, Brabant (in modern Belgium)
Saint Lucian of BeauvaisSaintMartyrLittle is known about his early life, but his tireless dedication to his faith and his mission stands as a testament to his unwavering…Rome, Italy
Saint George ChozebitesSaintBorn in Cyprus, George lived during the sixth century and made significant contributions to the monastic tradition.Cyprus
Saint Erhard of RegensburgSaint, Eberhard of….Irish
Saint HelladiusSaintBorn in Africa, he dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and spreading the message of Christ's love.African
Saint Apollinaris The ApologistSaintHe is highly regarded by other early saints, including Saint Jerome and the historian Theodoret.
Saint Albert of CashelSaintBorn in England, Albert played a significant role in the evangelization of Ireland, particularly around the city of Cashel.English
Saint AlbertSaintIn the annals of the Irish church, few figures embody the spirit of *peregrinatio pro Christo* as profoundly as the English-born shepherd…
Saint Apollinaris ClaudiusSaintIn the turbulent decades of the second century, amidst the philosophical rigor and imperial authority of Marcus Aurelius, the Christian…
Saint Eugenian of AutunSaintHe dedicated his life to defending the orthodox Catholic faith and became a fierce opponent of the heresy known as Arianism.Autun
Saint Garibaldus of RegensburgSaintHe was ordained by Saint Boniface around the year 740 and went on to become the abbot of the Saint Emmeran monastery in Regensburg.Regensburg
Saint Theodore of ChoraSaintHe was born in the 6th century and is believed to have hailed from a noble family in Antioch, a city in modern-day Turkey.Chora
Martyrs of TerniSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Terni, also known as Carbonanus, Claudius, Planus, and Tibudianus, were a group of Christian soldiers in the imperial Roman…Terni
Saint Patiens of MetzSaintWhile very little is known about his early life, he is believed to have been born in the region of Metz, which at the time was a part of…Metz
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- Saint Maximian of Beauvais
- Saint Athelm of Canterbury
- Saint Afflinus
- Saint Julian of Beauvais
- Saint Dominica of Constantinople
- Saint Wulsin of Sherborne
- Saint Carterius of Caesarea
- Saint Maximus of Pavia
- Saint Atticus of Constantinople
- Saint Patheus
- Saint Agathon of Scete
- Martyrs of Greece
- Saint Ergnad of Ulster
- Saint Emilian
- Saint Massimo
- Saint Severinus
- Saint Pega of Peakirk
- Saint Erhard
- Saint Thorfinn
- Saint Goedele
- Saint Nathalan
- Saint Patient
- Saint Theophilus The Martyr
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed Eurosia FabrisBlessedShe was the daughter of Luigi and Maria Fabris and grew up in a farm family.Quinto Vicentino, Italy
Blessed Titus ZemanBlessedHe joined the Salesians of Don Bosco in 1931, dedicating his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.Vajnory, Bratislavský, Slovakia
Blessed Giacobella Mary Of The CrossBlessedShe is regarded as a blessed and is prominently recognized for her leadership and role as a cloistered Mercedarian nun.The Cross
Blessed Kristian HosiusBlessedLittle is known about his early life and family background.Later 15th century in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant (in the modern Netherlands)
Blessed Edward WatersonBlessedAs a young man, he embarked on a journey to Turkey with a group of English merchants.London, England
Blessed Jacques CorbeauBlessedBorn in the latter part of the 16th century in France, Jacques dedicated his life to the service of God and his community.Latter 16th century France
Blessed Nathalan Of AberdeenBlessedBlessed Nathalan of Aberdeen was born in a wealthy noble family near Aberdeen, Scotland.Near Aberdeen, Scotland
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