Sunday
August 22
Saints
22 records
Saint Philip BeniziSaintFrom a young age, Philip displayed exceptional intellect and a thirst for knowledge.15 August (Feast of the Assumption) 1233 at district of Oltrarno, Florence, ItalySaint GunifortSaintBorn in the British Isles, not much is known about his early life, except that he had a brother named Saint Guiniboldus.The British IslesSaint Symphorian of AutunSaintMartyrHe was born during a time when Christianity was not yet publicly accepted, and as a result, he became a covert Christian.AutunSaint John KembleSaintHe was the son of John and Anne Kemble.Rhydica Farm, Saint Weonard’s Parish, Herefordshire, EnglandSaint John WallSaintMartyrHe received his education in Douai, France and later entered the Roman College on 5 November 1641, adopting the name John Marsh.Chingle Hall near Preston, Lancashire, EnglandSaint Ethelgitha of NorthumbriaSaintShe lived during the 8th century and is celebrated as a holy and devoted servant of God.NorthumbriaSaint Fabrician of ToledoSaintAlthough not much is known about his life, his unwavering faith and martyrdom have made him a revered figure in the annals of Catholic…ToledoSaint Andrew of FiesoleSaintHe received his education from Saint Donatus of Fiesoli, and in the year 816, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, accompanying his…IrelandSaint Martial of OstiaSaintNot much is known about his early life or his family background.OstiaSaint Joachim of Saint Anne WallSaintThe light of his witness shines brightest in the annals of the English Church, where his name is preserved not through the splendor of a…Saint Anne WallSaint Epictetus of OstiaSaintBorn in the early 3rd century, he lived during a time of intense persecution against Christians under the Roman Empire.OstiaSaint Felix of OstiaSaintHis representation is not widely known or depicted in any specific manner.OstiaSaint Athanasius of TarsusSaintBorn in the first half of the 3rd century, little is known about his early life and family background.TarsusSaint Anthusa of SeleuciaSaintBorn in the third century, she was a wealthy lay woman living in the city of Seleucia, Asia Minor.SeleuciaSaint Philibert of ToledoSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, he is primarily remembered as a martyr who fearlessly defended his faith in the face of…ToledoSaint Sigfrid of WearmouthSaintHe is recognized as one of the early English Biblical scholars and made significant contributions to the spread of Catholicism during the…WearmouthSaint Maurus of RheimsSaintHe is the only one among a group of 50 martyrs whose name has survived, making him a significant figure in early Christian history.RheimsSaint Arnulf of EynesburySaintWhile the details of his life have been lost over time, his memory and veneration have endured for centuries.Eynesbury
Blesseds
24 records
Blessed Giacomo Bianconi Of MevaniaBlessedAt the age of 16, he joined the Dominican Order at Spoleto in the year 1236, demonstrating from an early age a strong inclination towards a…Mevania (modern Bevagna), Umbria, ItalyBlessed Narciso De Esténaga Y EchevarríaBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Toledo, Spain, in 1907.Logroño, La Rioja, SpainBlessed Julio Melgar SalgadoBlessedHe was born on April 16, 1900, in the town of Bercero, Valladolid, Spain.Bercero, Valladolid, SpainBlessed Bernard PeraniBlessedHe was the third child of a devout peasant family and was baptized on the day of his birth.Villa d’Appignano, ItalyBlessed Thomas PercyBlessedBorn in 1528 in Northumberland, England, he was a member of the influential Percy family, known for their loyalty to the Catholic Church.Northumberland, EnglandBlessed Symeon LukachBlessedHe was born on 7 July 1893, in Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast', Ukraine, into a farm family.Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast’, UkraineBlessed Josep Roselló SansBlessedMartyrHe was born on 24 September 1883 in Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.Montblanc, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Richard KirkmanBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic faith during a tumultuous period in England's history when Catholicism was suppressed…Addingham, Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed William LaceyBlessedHe married a widow named Creswell and became a stepfather to her two sons, both of whom later joined the Jesuit order.Horton, Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Élie Leymarie De LarocheBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and displayed a deep love for Christ from an early age.Annesse, Dordogne, FranceBlessed Timoteo Da MonticchioBlessedHe came from a humble peasant family and grew up in poverty, but his devout nature led him to embrace a life of piety.Monticchio, L’AquilaBlessed Inés Rodríguez FernándezBlessedShe was born on November 2, 1889, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, SpainBlessed Rafael Lobato PérezBlessedHe lived his entire life in the archdiocese of Seville and dedicated himself to his work as a carpenter.Algodonales, Cádiz, SpainBlessed José María Urruchi OrtizBlessedHe was a dedicated and devout Catholic who felt a calling to serve God at an early age.Ayuelas, Burgos, SpainBlessed Andrés Vicente Helguera MuñozBlessedMartyrHe was born on October 27, 1879, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, but his life was tragically cut short when he was martyred during the Spanish…Belalcázar, Córdoba, SpainBlessed María De La Concepción Rodríguez FernándezBlessedMartyrShe was born on September 29, 1895, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, SpainBlessed José Joaquín Erviti InsaustiBlessedHe was born on November 11, 1902, in Echalecu, Navarra, Spain.Echalecu, Navarra, SpainBlessed José González PérezBlessedHe was born on 21 March 1901 in Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the people of his community.Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain
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