Saturday
September 18
Saints
18 records
Saint Joseph of CupertinoSaintHis father, Felice Desa, was a poor carpenter who passed away before Joseph's birth.Cupertino, near Brindisi in the kingdom of Naples, ItalySaint Irene of EgyptSaintBorn in Egypt, she is believed to have been martyred around the year 200.EgyptSaint Eustorgius of MilanSaintHe served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy in the year 315 and became a noted opponent of Arianism, a theological belief that denied the…GreeceSaint Ferreolus The TribuneSaintSaint Ferreolus, also known as Ferreolus of Vienne, was a Tribune in the imperial Roman army stationed at Vienne, Gaul (modern France).Saint EumenioSaintThe ancient city of Gortyn, nestled within the rugged landscape of Crete, stands as a monumental testament to the enduring power of the…Saint HygbaldSaintHe is mentioned by the Venerable Bede as an acquaintance of Saint Chad, a fellow saint of the early Anglo-Saxon period.Saint Ferreolus of LimogesSaintBorn at an unknown date, he flourished as a dedicated servant of God and became bishop in the year 579.LimogesSaint Eumenius ThaumaturgusSaintHe is primarily recognized for his remarkable acts of charity and as a miracle worker, although his life ended tragically in exile.Saint Oceano of NicomediaSaintBorn in the ancient city of Nicomedia, located in present-day Turkey, little is known about his early life and family background.NicomediaSaint Senary of AvranchesSaintHe served as the Bishop of Avranches, located in Brittany, France.AvranchesSaint Sophia of EgyptSaintNot much is known about her early life or background, but her faith and commitment to Christ ultimately led to her martyrdom.EgyptBlesseds Fernando García Sendra and José García MasSaintIn the shadow of the Spanish Civil War, amidst the turmoil that swept through the Iberian Peninsula, two priests offered the ultimate…Saint Ðaminh Trach ÐoàiSaintFrom an early age, he was raised as a devout Catholic and developed a strong faith.Ngoai Voi, Nam Ðinh, VietnamSaint AriadneSaintThough her birth details remain unknown, her vocation was defined by steadfast adherence to her Christian convictions amidst persecution.Saint Richardis of AndlouSaintCrowned Holy Roman Empress in 881, her reign was marked by a profound trial of faith.Andlau, Alsace, FranceSaint RiccardaSaintSaint OceanusSaintSaint SenierSaint
Blesseds
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Blessed Daudi OkeloBlessedAt the age of fifteen, he converted to Catholicism, embracing his faith wholeheartedly.Payira, Kitgum, Ugandan, Acholi tribeBlessed Vicente Gay ZarzoBlessedHe was born on January 19, 1885, in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.Torrent, Valencia, SpainBlessed Salvador Chuliá FerrandisBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, leaving a lasting impact through his faith and martyrdom during the…Torrent, Valencia, SpainBlessed Carlos Eraña GurucetaBlessedHe is widely celebrated for his unyielding faith and courageous martyrdom during the persecutions of the Spanish Civil War.Arechavaleta, Guipuzcoa, SpainBlessed Józef KutBlessedHe is recognized as a martyr and a symbol of faith and courage during the Nazi occupation of Poland.Slawin, Wielkopolskie, PolandBlessed Donato Jiménez BibianoBlessedTitle: Biography of Blessed Donato Jiménez BibianoAlaejos, Valladolid, SpainBlessed Justo Lerma MartínezBlessedHe was born on November 12, 1886, in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.Torrent, Valencia, SpainBlessed José García MasBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and felt a strong calling to the priesthood from a young age.Pego, Alicante, SpainBlessed Fernando García SendraBlessedHe was born on March 31, 1905, in the town of Pego, located in the province of Alicante, Spain.Pego, Alicante, SpainBlessed Jesús Hita MirandaBlessedMartyrHe was born on April 17, 1909, in Calahorra, Logroño, Spain.Calahorra, Logroño, SpainBlessed Jacinto Hoyuelos GonzaloBlessedHe joined the Hospitallers of Saint John of God in 1934 and made his vows on September 8, 1935, dedicating his life to serving those in…Matarrepudio, Arch, Santander, SpainBlessed Salvador Fernández PérezBlessedHe was baptized on the day of his birth and grew to be a devoted follower of Christ, dedicating his life to the service of the Church.San Pedro de Creciente, Pontevedra, SpainBlessed Ismael Tajadura MarcosBlessedHe was a member of the Congregation of Saint Peter "ad Vincula.Las Quintanillas, Burgos, SpainBlessed Manuel Alcayde PérezBlessedHe served as a coadjutor priest in the parish of Fiñana, Almeria, Spain.Fiñana, Almeria SpainBlessed Melitón Martínez GomezBlessedHe was ordained as a priest in the diocese of Guadix on 1 June 1901, dedicating his life to serving the Catholic Church.Jérez del Marquesado, Granada SpainBlessed José María Llópez MoraBlessedHe was born on 22 August 1874 in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.Torrent, Valencia, SpainBlessed Vicente Jaunzarás GómezBlessedHe was born on 6 March 1896 in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.Torrent, Valencia, SpainBlessed Jildo IrwaBlessedBorn into an unknown locality, he experienced a profound conversion to Christianity around the age of eleven, marking the beginning of his…Bar Kitoba, Kitgum, Uganda, Acholi tribe
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