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August 20

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Saints

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Saint Zacchaeus The PublicanSaintSaint Zacchaeus, also known as Zaccheo, is a significant figure mentioned in the Gospel of Luke.Samuel The PatriarchSaintSamuel the Patriarch, also known simply as Samuel, is an important figure in the Judeo-Christian tradition.BC at Ramatha in the moutains of Ephraim Saint Bernard of ClairvauxSaintHe came from a noble French family and was the brother of Saint Humbeline.Fontaines-les-Dijon, Burgundy, France Saint Maria De MattiasSaintShe was born into a pious and educated upper-class family, where she acquired a deep love for her Catholic faith.Vallecorsa, Frosinone, Papal States (modern Italy)Saint Bernardo TolomeiSaintFrom an early age, he changed his name to Bernard out of admiration for Bernard of Clairvaux, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church.Siena, Tuscany Saint Oswine of DeiraSaintHe was educated by Saint Aidan, a prominent Irish missionary who played a significant role in the Christianization of Northumbria.Deira Saint Ronald of OrkneySaintHe was the son of Lendmann Kol Kalisson and Gunhild Erlendsdotter, and he was described as elegant and accomplished from a young age.Norway Saint Pius XSaintPope Pius X, born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto on June 2, 1835, in Riese, a small village in the Diocese of Treviso, Italy, was head of the…Saint SamuelSaintHe lived during a tumultuous period of history, witnessing the Arab invasion of Egypt and enduring torture for his Christian faith.Saint Haduin of Le MansSaintHe served as a bishop in Le Mans, France, and made significant contributions to the spiritual and religious development of the region.Le Mans Saint Gobert of ApremontSaintHis life is characterized by his dedication to the Crusades and his subsequent journey towards the monastic life.Apremont Saint Burchard of WormsSaintBorn in Hesse, Germany, Burchard became an influential monk and canonist, known for his deep devotion to God and his commitment to…Hesse, Germany Saint Amadour The HermitSaintThe body was found in a tomb and showed indications of possible incorruptibility, suggesting that the person had died approximately 1000…Saint Laura of PollenzaSaintShe is believed to have been born in the late 3rd century in Pollenza, a town in present-day Italy.Pollenza Saint Edbert of NorthumbriaSaintHe is celebrated as a devout and holy figure, known for his piety and commitment to a life of faith.Northumbria Saint Porphyrius of PalestrinaSaintVery little is known about his early life and background, but his unwavering faith and dedication to God serve as a testament to his…Palestrina Saint Philibert of JumiègesSaintHe was the only son of a member of the court of King Dagobert I.Gascony, France Saint Leovigild of CordobaSaintNot much is known about his early life, but he is believed to have been born in Cordoba and later entered the religious life as a monk.Cordoba

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Blesseds

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Blessed Teofilius MatulionisBlessedHe was the middle of three brothers born to the peasant family of Jurgis Matulionis and Ona Juocepyte.Alantos, Moletai, Russian Empire (in modern Lithuania)Blessed Serapio Sanz IranzoBlessedHe met his martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War and was subsequently recognized for his heroic virtue and sacrifice.Muniesa, Teruel, Spain Blessed Angelina Of SpoletoBlessedBlessed Angelina of Spoleto, born in the 15th century in Spoleto, Italy, was a woman of noble lineage.Spoleto, Italy Blessed Francesco MatienzoBlessedAlthough there is limited information available about his life, his noble actions have left a lasting impact on the history of Christian…Blessed Wladyslaw MaczkowskiBlessedHe was born on 24 June 1911 in Ociaz, Wielkopolskie, Poland.Ociaz, Wielkopolskie, Poland Blessed Francesc Llagostera BonetBlessedMartyrHe was born on August 30, 1883, in Valls, Tarragona, Spain.Valls, Tarragona, Spain Blessed Enrique Rodríguez TortosaBlessedAt a very young age, he was left orphaned and was raised by his aunt Araceli.Terque, Almeria, Spain Blessed Rafael Cubero MartínBlessedHe was born on September 23, 1913, in Carcabuey, Córdoba, Spain, to a deeply religious family.Carcabuey, Córdoba, Spain Blessed Manuel López ÁlvarezBlessedHe was born into a humble peasant family and was baptized on the day of his birth.Mairena, Granada, Spain Blessed Hilario Barriocanal QuintanaBlessedHe was born on January 14, 1869, in Quintanavides, Burgos, Spain.Quintanavides, Burgos, Spain Blessed Tomás Campo MarínBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church, eventually becoming a revered figure in the religious community.Mahamud, Burgos, Spain Blessed Donercius Of MurthlacBlessedName: Blessed Donercius Of MurthlacMurthlac Blessed Blanca De Lucía Y Ortiz De VelascoBlessedMartyrShe was born on 21 November 1875 in Palma del Río, Córdoba, Spain.Palma del Río, Córdoba, Spain Blessed Georg HäfnerBlessedBlessed Georg Háfner, also known as Georg Haefner, was a Catholic priest in the diocese of Würzburg, Germany.Würzburg, Germany Blessed Lorenzo De Medina GarcíaBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving the Belalcázar community, where he was born on October 1, 1867.Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain Blessed Ismael Barrio MarquillaBlessedMartyrHe was born on April 22, 1911, in Piedrahita de Juarros, Burgos, Spain.Piedrahita de Juarros, Burgos, Spain Blessed José Tapia Díaz De VillachicaBlessedHe was the son of merchants and began working as a clerk at an early age to learn the family trade.Terque, Almeria, Spain Blessed Francesc Segalà SoléBlessedHe was born on 25 May 1912 in Montgay, Urgell, Lleida, Spain.Montgay, Urgell, Lleida, Spain

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