Thursday
September 23
Saints
18 records
Saint Padre PioSaintHe came from a humble farming family, and at the age of 15, he entered the novitiate of the Capuchin friars in Morcone, Italy.Pietrelcina, Benevento, ItalySaint Thecla of IconiumSaintInspired by the teachings of Saint Paul the Apostle, she dedicated her life to God and became his spiritual student and invaluable…IconiumSaint Adamnan of IonaSaintBorn around 628 in Drumhome, County Donegal, Ireland, he went on to become a renowned monk and important figure in the spread of…Drumhome, County Donegal, IrelandSaint Elizabeth of The VisitationSaintSaint Elizabeth of the Visitation, also known as Saint Elizabeth of the Holy Trinity, was a prominent figure in the New Testament and a…BCSaint XantippaSaintUnfortunately, limited information is available about her life, but her devotion and impact on early Christianity are evident.Saint PolyxenaSaintBorn in an era intricately entwined with the early development of Christianity, Polyxena dedicated her life to the pursuit of divinity and…Saint Antonio of TlaxcalaSaintHe was the grandson of the Tlaxcala noble Xicohténcati and was destined to inherit his title and estates.–1517 in Tizatlán, Tlaxcala, MexicoSaint ZechariahSaintHe is famously recognized as the husband of Saint Elizabeth and the father of Saint John the Baptist.Saint Cristobal of TlaxcalaSaintHe was the son of a pagan tribal chief, growing up in a region where Christianity was a relatively new religious presence.–1515 in Atlihuetzía, Tlaxcala, MexicoSaint Juan of TlaxcalaSaintHe is widely recognized as one of the Three Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala, along with his companions Cristobal and Antonio.–1517 in Tizatlán, Tlaxcala, MexicoPope Saint LinusSaintWhile not much is known about his life, details about him can be found in early Christian writings and in the liturgical prayers of the…Tuscany, ItalySaint Sosius of MisenumSaintMartyrThough the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, his life was dedicated to the service of the Church in the vibrant coastal…Miseno, ItalySaint Cissa of NorthumbriaSaintNot much is known about Saint Cissa's early life, but it is believed that he was born in Northumbria, a region in northern England, during…NorthumbriaSaint EunanSaintOn the windswept Isle of Iona, where the spiritual heartbeat of early Scotland pulsed with fervor, a man of profound intellect and gentle…Saint Constantius of AnconaSaintAlthough information about his life is quite limited, his devout service and dedication to his faith have made him a revered figure in…AnconaMartyrs of SyracuseSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Syracuse, also known as the Syracuse Martyrs, were a group of devout Christians from Syracuse, Sicily.SyracuseSaint Pius of PietrelcinaSaintPope Pius V, born Antonio Ghislieri on January 17, 1504, and died May 1, 1572, was a cardinal before becoming head of the Catholic Church…PietrelcinaSaint SossioSaintMartyr
Blesseds
18 records
Blessed Émilie Tavernier GamelinBlessedShe was the youngest of 15 children born to Antoine Tavernier and Marie-Josephte Maurice.Montreal, CanadaBlessed Alfonso BurgosBlessedHis life serves as a profound testimony of selflessness, courage, and dedication to his faith.Burgos, SpainBlessed Bernardina Maria JabłońskaBlessedShe came from a deeply religious family and was raised in a pious environment that nurtured her spiritual growth from an early age.Pyzuny Lukawica, PolandBlessed Helen DuglioliBlessedFrom her early years, she displayed a deep devotion to the Catholic faith.Bologna, ItalyBlessed Vicente Ballester FarBlessedHe was born on February 4, 1888, in the town of Benidoleig, in the province of Alicante, Spain.Benidoleig, Alicante, SpainBlessed Francisco De Paula VictorBlessedAs a young man, he was born into slavery and trained as a tailor.Campanha, Minas Gerais, BrazilBlessed William WayBlessedBorn in Exeter, England, he dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and was ordained as a priest in 1586.Exeter, EnglandBlessed Józef StanekBlessedHe was baptized at the tender age of one day and tragically orphaned at the age of six.Lapsze Nizne, PolandBlessed Peter AcotantoBlessedAlthough he had material comfort and privilege, he felt called to a life of deep spiritual dedication and self-denial.Venice, ItalyBlessed Guy Of DurnesBlessedBlessed Guy of Durnes, also known as Guy of Cherlieu, was a prominent Cistercian Benedictine monk who lived during the 12th century.DurnesBlessed Purificación Ximénez Y XiménezBlessedShe was born on 3 February 1871 in Valencia, Spain.Valencia, SpainBlessed Norberto Cembranos De La VerduraBlessedHis parents, inspired by his feast day, named him Norberto in honor of Saint Norbert of Magdeburg.Villalquite, León, SpainBlessed José Santos OrtegaBlessedHe was a priest and a member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission, commonly known as the Vincentians or Lazarists.Rabé de las Calzadas, Burgos, SpainBlessed Crispulo Moyano LinaresBlessedHe was born on June 10, 1891, in Villaralto, Córdoba, Spain.Villaralto, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Sofía Ximénez Y Ximénez Del RíoBlessedShe was a lifelong lay woman in the archdiocese of Valencia and dedicated her life to the service of others.Valencia, SpainBlessed María Josefa Del Río MessaBlessedShe was a devoted member of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity and dedicated her life to the service of God and her fellow human beings.Tarragona, SpainBlessed Elena DuglioliBlessedBlessed Pietro AcotantoBlessed
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