Thursday
August 26
Saints
22 records
Saint Mary of Jesus CrucifiedSaintShe was born to Giries Baouardy and Mariam Shahine, belonging to a poor Greek Melchite Catholic family.Abellin, Galilee, PalestineOur Lady of CzestochowaSaintName: Our Lady of Czestochowa Also known as: Black Madonna of Czestochowa; Czarna Madonna; Hodegetria; Imago thaumaturga Beatae Virginis…CzestochowaSaint Jeanne Elizabeth Des Bichier Des AngesSaintShe was the daughter of Antony Bichier, lord of Agnes, and Marie Augier de Moussac.La Blanc, Charente, FranceSaint Secundus The ThebanSaintHe was a soldier and a courageous martyr, and is counted among the esteemed Martyrs of the Theban Legion.Melchizedek The PatriarchSaintMelchizedek the Patriarch, also known as Melchisedech, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament.Saint Orontius of LecceSaintHe was the son of Publius, a Roman imperial treasurer, and the nephew of Saint Fortunatus.22 in Lecce, ItalySaint Alexander of BergamoSaintMartyrHe is renowned for his unwavering faith, martyrdom, and his refusal to martyr other Christians.BergamoSaint Maximilian of RomeSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his unwavering faith and martyrdom have left a lasting impact on the Christian…RomeSaint Elias of SyracuseSaintElias of Syracuse, also known as Elias of Enna or Elias of Messina, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church.SyracuseSaint Abundius The MartyrSaintMartyrWhile limited information exists about his life, Abundius's faith and devotion to Christ made him a revered figure in the early Catholic…Saint PandwynaSaintAs a nun, she exemplified a life of piety, devotion, and selflessness, leaving a lasting impact on those around her.IrishSaint Irenaeus of RomeSaintMartyrBorn in an unknown year, Irenaeus was martyred during the persecutions of Valerian, an emperor who vehemently opposed Christianity.RomeSaint Bregwin of CanterburySaintHe was born in Saxony, which is in modern-day Germany.Saxony (in modern Germany)Saint Anastasius The FullerSaintDespite his privileged upbringing, Anastasius took to heart Saint Paul's advice to the Thessalonians that it is best to work with one's…Saint Victor of CaesareaSaintBorn in Caesarea, Mauritania (modern-day Algeria), Victor dedicated his life to the service of God and became a faithful follower of the…CaesareaSaint Felix of PistoiaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, the devotion and reverence towards him have persisted throughout the centuries.PistoiaSaint Eleutherius of AuxerreSaintRevered for his unwavering faith and devotion to the Church, he is remembered as a humble servant of God.AuxerreSaint Teresa De Gesu Jornet Y IbarsSaintShe was raised on a farm and grew up with a deep devotion to the Catholic faith.Aytona, Lleida, Spain
Blesseds
24 records
Blessed Luis Valls MatamalesBlessedHe was born on May 3, 1870, in Benaguacil, Valencia, Spain, to a deeply religious family.Benaguacil, Valencia, SpainBlessed Juan Segura RubiraBlessedHe came from a family deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, being the son of a school teacher and the nephew of a parish priest.Purchena, Almeria SpainBlessed Maria Corsini Beltrame QuattrocchiBlessedHer father was a royal army captain of grenadiers, which resulted in the family moving frequently to different Italian cities during…Florence, ItalyBlessed Juan UrgelBlessedBorn in an undisclosed date and location, his early life remains a mystery, but his contributions to his religious order and the Church are…Blessed Jacques RetouretBlessedHe came from a family of merchants and received a good education, displaying a deep love for books from an early age.Limoges, Haute-Vienne, FranceBlessed Emilio Serrano LizarraldeBlessedMartyrHe is venerated in the Catholic Church as a blessed and his feast day is celebrated on 26th August.Bilbao, Vizcaya, SpainBlessed HerluinBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but he was raised in a noble family and was likely provided with a typical education for someone of…Normandy (in modern France)Blessed Stanislaus Han JeongheumBlessedHe lived during a tumultuous period in Korean history when Catholicism was heavily persecuted by the Joseon Dynasty.Gimje, Jeolla-do, South KoreaBlessed Alejandro Más GinesterBlessedHe was the youngest of four children born to Francisco Más and Vicenta Ginestar.Benisa, Alicante, SpainBlessed Margaret Of FaenzaBlessedBlessed Margaret of Faenza, also known as Margarita of Faenza, Margherita of Faenza, or Marguerite of Faenza, was a Benedictine…Faenza, ItalyBlessed Vyevain Of YorkBlessedBlessed Vyevain of York, also known as Vyevain of York, was a renowned figure in the Catholic Church during the latter 13th century.YorkBlessed Levkadia HarasymivBlessedShe was born on September 30, 1911, in Rudnyky, Lviv District, Ukraine, as Levkadia Harasymiv.Rudnyky, Lviv District, UkraineBlessed Pere Sisterna TorrentBlessedHe was born on 21 March 1878 in Llagostera, Girona, Spain.Llagostera, Girona, SpainBlessed Ioachim Watanabe JirozaemonBlessedHe was born around 1551 in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan, and little is known about his early life and family background.Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, JapanBlessed Jean BassanoBlessedHe was born in 1360 in Besançon, France, and lived a life dedicated to the service of God and his Church.Besançon, FranceBlessed Fèlix Vivet TrabalBlessedHe was the son of a building contractor and grew up in a devout Catholic family.San Feliu de Torelló, Barcelona, SpainBlessed María De Los Ángeles Ginard MartíBlessedShe was a member of the Congregation of Sisters, Zealous of Eucharistic Devotion, and is revered for her deep devotion to the Eucharist.Lluchmayor, Mallorca, Islas Baleares, SpainBlessed Josep Maria Tolaguera OlivaBlessedHe was born on 14 March 1904 in L'Escala, Girona, Spain, to a humble family.L’Escala, Girona, Spain
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