Friday
October 1
Saints
21 records
Saint Thérèse of LisieuxSaintShe was the youngest of five daughters born to Blessed Louis Martin and Blessed Marie-Azélie Guérin Martin, both devout Catholics.Alcon, Normandy, FranceSaint Nicetius of TrierSaintFrom a young age, he displayed a deep religious devotion and was drawn towards a life of piety and service to God.Latter 5th century at Auvergne, FranceSaint Bavo of GhentSaintHe is known for his wild youth and reputation for selfishness.Brabant, Liege, BelgiumSaint Verissimus of LisbonSaintMartyrHe was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and was martyred alongside his sisters, Saint Julia of Lisbon and Saint Maxima of Lisbon, during the…LisbonSaint Piaton of TournaiSaintBorn in Benevento, Italy, Saint Piaton was ordained by the renowned Saint Dionysius the Areopagite.Benevento, ItalySaint NicetiusSaintHis life is known through various sources, including letters he wrote or received, poems by Venantius Fortunatus, and accounts from his…Saint FidharleusSaintHe is often hailed as the monastery's second founder due to his efforts in reviving and renewing its spiritual life.Saint Aizan of AbyssiniaSaintBelieved to have been born in Abyssinia, modern-day Ethiopia, Aizan is associated with the early Christian movement in the region and had a…AbyssiniaSaint Maxima of LisbonSaintShe came from a devout Christian family and was raised in the faith alongside her sister, Saint Julia of Lisbon, and her brother, Saint…LisbonSaint Abram of BavariaSaintUnfortunately, not much information about his life has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.BavariaSaint EvagriusSaintBorn in an unknown year and hailing from Tomi, a city that now corresponds to Constanta in modern-day Romania, Saint Evagrius lived during…Saint Julia of LisbonSaintShe is believed to have been born in the 3rd century in Lisbon, Portugal, into a devout Christian family.LisbonSaint Crescens of TomiSaintUnfortunately, no other information regarding his life has survived, making it difficult to create a comprehensive biography.TomiSaint WasnulfSaintHis missionary endeavors took him to the Hainault region, located on the border of modern-day Belgium and France, where he was invited by…ScotlandSaint Priscus of TomiSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived in historical records.TomiSaint Aretas of RomeSaintMartyrUnfortunately, very little is known about his life and background, as historical documents have not preserved much information about him.RomeSaint Sazan of AbyssiniaSaintBorn in the ancient kingdom of Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia), he rose to prominence as a chieftain, wielding significant influence within his…AbyssiniaSaint PiatSaintPiatus of Tournai, also known as Piaton, Platon, Piat, or Piato (died c.
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Blesseds
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Blessed Luigi Maria MontiBlessedHe was the eighth of eleven children, and his father died when Luigi was just twelve years old.Bovisio Masciago, ItalyBlessed Cecilia EusepiBlessedShe was the youngest of eleven children in her family.Monte Romano, Viterbo, ItalyBlessed Juan de Palafox MendozaBlessedHe was the illegitimate son of an Aragonese noble, Jaime de Palafox, the Marquis of Ariaza.Fitero, Navarra, Aragon (in modern Spain)Blessed Dominic of VillanovaBlessedHe served as the Commander of his house and dedicated his life to the priesthood.VillanovaBlessed Christopher BuxtonBlessedHe grew up in a time of religious persecution during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, a period marked by harsh penalties for those who…Tideswell, Derbyshire, EnglandBlessed Robert WidmerpoolBlessedHis exact date of birth is not recorded, but historical documents suggest it was in the late 16th century.Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire, EnglandBlessed Robert WilcoxBlessedAt the age of 25, Robert embarked on his journey to become a priest and enrolled in the seminary in Reims, France on August 12, 1583.Chester, Cheshire, EnglandBlessed Antoni ReweraBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest in the diocese of Sandomierz.Samborzec, PolandBlessed Edward JamesBlessedHe was raised in a Protestant family but eventually converted to Catholicism.Breaston, Derbyshire, EnglandBlessed Álvaro Sanjuán CanetBlessedHe was born on 26 April 1908 in Alcocer de Planes, Alicante, Spain.Alcocer de Planes, Alicante, SpainBlessed John RobinsonBlessedHe was born around 1530 in Ferrensby, West Riding, Yorkshire, England.Ferrensby, West Riding, Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Florencia Caerols MartínezBlessedShe was born on 20 February 1890 in Caudete, Albacete, Spain, and was baptized on the same day.Caudete, Albacete, SpainBlessed Edward CampionBlessedLittle is known about his early life and family background.Ludlow, Shropshire, EnglandBlessed Carmelo Juan Pérez RodríguezBlessedAt the tender age of two days, he was baptized into the Catholic faith and held a deep devotion to his faith throughout his life.Vimianzo, La Coruña, SpainBlessed Andrew SushindaBlessedHe is revered as a martyr and a devoted member of the Confraternity of the Rosary.JapaneseBlessed Diego BotelloBlessedThough not much is known about his early life, his impactful work as a missionary has left a lasting legacy.Blessed Juan Mata DíezBlessedHe was born on 11 February 1903 in Ubierna, Burgos, Spain.Ubierna, Burgos, SpainBlessed Gaspar FisogiroBlessedHe was born in Japan and lived during a time when Christianity was heavily persecuted in the country.Japan
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