Wednesday
October 6
Saints
24 records
Martyrs of KyotoSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Kyoto, also known collectively as the "Fifty-two Japanese lay people," were a group of devout individuals who were martyred…KyotoSaint PardulfSaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he came from a devout Christian family and received a solid religious…Sardent, FranceSaint BrunoSaintHe received his education in Paris and later attended the seminary of Rheims, France.Cologne, GermanySaint Magnus of OrderzoSaintBorn in Venice, Italy, Saint Magnus devoted his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.Venice, ItalySaint Renato of SorrentoSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background.SorrentoSaint Francis Trung Von TranSaintHe was a devout Catholic convert, and in addition to his strong faith, he served as a layman and soldier in the Vietnamese army, reaching…Phan-xa, VietnamSaint CeollachSaintHe spent his early years as a monk at the famous island abbey of Iona in Scotland, known for its strong spiritual traditions.IrelandSaint FoySaintThe enduring legacy of this holy woman is defined not by a detailed chronology of her birth or the specific mechanics of her death, but by…Saint EpiphaniaSaintShe lived during the 8th century and dedicated her life to serving God as a nun at the convent of Santa Maria della Caccia in Pavia, Italy.Saint Aurea of BovesSaintShe was born in Amiens, France, in the 8th century, although the exact year of her birth remains unknown.Amiens, FranceSaint John XenosSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his contributions to the spread of the monastic life are widely recognized and…Saint Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of JesusSaintFrom a young age, Mary Frances faced numerous trials and hardships in her life.Naples, ItalySaint IwiSaintHe was a devoted spiritual student of Saint Cuthbert, one of the most revered figures in early Christianity.Northumbria, EnglandSaint Sagar of LaodiceaSaintAlthough there are legends that suggest he was a spiritual student of Saint Paul the Apostle, the chronology does not support this claim.LaodiceaSaint Romanus of AuxerreSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background, but his contributions as a bishop have left a lasting impact on the Christian…AuxerreSaint ErotisSaintUnfortunately, due to the limited historical records, only a few details about her life and martyrdom have survived.Saint AdalberoSaintSaint Mary Frances of the Five WoundsSaintthe Five Wounds
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Adalbero of LambachBlessedHe came from noble lineage, being the son of Count Arnold II and Countess Reginlint.Lambach an der Traun, AustriaBlessed Artaldo of BelleyBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he served briefly in the court of Amadeus III of Savoy before experiencing a…Sothonod castle, Ain, FranceBlessed Isidore of Saint JosephBlessedHe was the oldest of three children born into a deeply religious farming family.Vrasene, Flanders, BelgiumBlessed Juan de PruneraBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the liberation of Christians who were enslaved by Muslims during a period of intense…Blessed Marie Rose DurocherBlessedShe was the tenth of eleven children in her family.Saint Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, CanadaBlessed François HunotBlessedHe was born on February 12, 1753, in Brienon-l’Archevêque, Yonne, France.Brienon-l’Archevêque, Yonne, FranceBlessed Josep Lluis Raga NadalBlessedHe was born on 28 December 1913 in Ulldecona, Tarragona, Spain.Ulldecona, Tarragona, SpainBlessed Plàcid Fàbrega JuliàBlessedFollowing the example of his older brother, he joined the Marist Brothers of the Schools as a teenager at San Andrea Palo de Mar in…Camallera, Girona, Spain
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