Friday
September 24
Saints
21 records
Our Lady of WalsinghamSaintThe origins of this sacred site can be traced back to 1061 when Lady Richeldis de Faverches, the lady of the manor near the village of…WalsinghamSaint Pacificus of San SeverinoSaintHe was the son of Antonio M Divini and Mariangela Bruni, both of whom tragically passed away when Pacificus was just three years old.San Severino, ItalyFeast of Our Lady of MercyObservanceThis feast is dedicated to the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Mercy, highlighting her role as the…Our Lady of MercySaint Anathalon of MilanSaintHe is believed to have been a spiritual student of Saint Barnabas, one of the Apostles, and was assigned to the region of Milan by him.MilanSaint Terence of PesaroSaintHe was born around the year 210 in Pannonia, which is now known as modern-day Hungary.Pannonia (modern Hungary)Saint Gerard SagredoSaintMartyrHe entered the Benedictine Order and eventually became the abbot at the renowned San Giorgio Maggiore abbey in Venice.Venice, ItalySaint IsarnSaintThe spiritual landscape of the monastery often demands a leader who can balance the rigors of the ascetic life with the gentleness of…Saint Thyrsus of AutunSaintMartyrLittle is known about Thyrsus' early life, but it is believed that he was born in Smyrna (present-day Izmir, Turkey) during the latter part…AutunSaint Felix of AutunSaintBorn into a life of privilege and wealth, little is known about his early years.AutunSaint Rusticus of ClermontSaintHe served as the Bishop of Clermont, France, from 426 to 446.ClermontSaint CoprioSaintBorn unknown, he was abandoned as an infant on a dungheap, which in Greek is referred to as "koprìa," by his parents.Saint Ysarn of Saint VictorSaintHe was born in Toulouse, France, and little is known about his early life and upbringing.Toulouse, FranceSaint Isarnus of ToulouseSaint, or Ysarn of...Marseilles, Provence (in modern France)Saint Paphnutius of EgyptSaintLittle is known about his early life and background, but he is believed to have been born in Egypt during the 3rd century.EgyptSaint Andochius of AutunSaintHe played a significant role as a missionary in the area of Autun in Gaul, which is now modern-day France.AutunSaint ErinhardSaintHe was born in Normandy, France, and little is known about his early life.Normandy, FranceSaint Lupus of LyonsSaintHe is most famously known for his role as the Archbishop of Lyons during a tumultuous period in history, following the death of Saint…LyonsSaint Abadirus of AntinoëSaintBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, he was the brother of Saint Rhaïs of Alexandria, who also became a martyr for the faith.Alexandria, Egypt
Blesseds
24 records
Blessed Anton Martin SlomšekBlessedHe came from a humble peasant family in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church.Ponikva pri Žalcu, Savinjska, SloveniaBlessed Colomba Matylda GabrielBlessedBorn into a wealthy Polish noble family, Janina pursued education and eventually became a teacher.Ivano-Frankivsk, Poland (now in Ukraine)Blessed Pascual Ferrer BotellaBlessedHe was born on November 9, 1894, in Algemesí, a town in the province of Valencia, Spain.Algemesí, Valencia, SpainBlessed Santiago Arriaga ArrienBlessedMartyrHe was born on 22 November 1903 in Líbano de Arrieta, Vizcaya, Spain.Líbano de Arrieta, Vizcaya, SpainBlessed Luis De Erdoiza ZamalloaBlessedMartyrHe was born on August 25, 1891, in Amorebieta, Vizcaya, Spain.Amorebieta, Vizcaya, SpainBlessed Juan Francisco Joya CorraleroBlessedHe was born on 16 May 1898 in Villarubia de Santiago, Toledo, Spain.Villarubia de Santiago, Toledo, SpainBlessed Robert HardestyBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but he became renowned for his unwavering devotion to the Catholic faith during a time of intense…Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Esteban García Y GarcíaBlessedHe was a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious congregation founded by Saint John Bosco, dedicated to the education and…El Manzano, Salamanca, SpainBlessed José Ramón Ferragud GirbesBlessedFrom an early age, he exhibited strong faith and devotion to the Catholic Church.Algemesí, Valencia, SpainBlessed Melchor Rodríguez VillastrigoBlessedHe was born on January 28, 1899, in Laguna de Negrillos, León, Spain.Laguna de Negrillos, León, SpainBlessed Encarnación Gil VallsBlessedFrom an early age, she had a strong connection with her faith, as she was baptized on the day of her birth, confirmed at the age of 5, and…Ontinyent, Valencia, SpainBlessed Manuel Gómez ContiosoBlessedHis unwavering faith and commitment to his vocation led him to martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.Higuer, Huelva, SpainBlessed Perfecto Becerril MerinoBlessedBorn on April 19, 1885, in the town of Grijalba, Burgos, Spain, he dedicated his life to serving God and educating the young.Grijalba, Burgos, SpainBlessed Hermann Von KreitenachBlessedBorn in an undisclosed year, details about Hermann's early life and upbringing are unfortunately not available.Blessed Rafael Rodríguez MesaBlessedHe lived a life of devotion and service, dedicated to education and the spiritual formation of young people.Málaga, SpainBlessed Wolfang Of SteinkirchenBlessedBlessed Wolfgang of Steinkirchen, also known as Wolfang of Enzersdorf, was a devoted Franciscan priest who is remembered for his…SteinkirchenBlessed Urban Of NurembergBlessedBlessed Urban of Nuremberg, also known as Urban of Nuremberg, was a Franciscan priest who lived during the early 16th century.NurembergBlessed Antonio Pancorbo LópezBlessedMartyrHis life was tragically cut short during the Spanish Civil War when he was martyred on 24th September 1936.Málaga, Spain
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