Friday
October 8
Saints
21 records
Saint Pelagia the PenitentSaintBorn in Antioch, she led a life that took a dramatic turn after attending a sermon by Saint Nonnus of Edessa.Saint KeynaSaintAmidst the rugged, windswept coastlines of ancient Britain, where the Celtic Church was taking root amidst the fading echoes of Roman rule,…Saint Artemon of LaodiciaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice make him a significant figure in…LaodiciaSaint ReparataSaintMartyrBorn in Caesarea, Palestine, and baptized at a very young age, Reparata remained steadfast in her faith despite the dangers that it…Caesarea, PalestineSaint Nestor of ThessalonicaSaintAlthough there is a legend associated with him participating in gladiatorial matches, this is considered a late addition and lacks…ThessalonicaSaint Amor of AquitaineSaintBorn in Aquitaine, which is now part of modern France, Saint Amor dedicated his life to seeking God's presence through solitude and prayer.Aquitaine (part of modern France)Saint Simeon SenexSaintAccording to Luke 2:25-35, Simeon was a devout and righteous man who was guided by the Holy Spirit.Saint Felix of ComoSaintBorn in the mid-4th century, little is known about his early life, but he is remembered for his close association with other revered saints…ComoSaint PalatiasSaintBorn in Ancona, Italy, she lived during a tumultuous period when the faith was met with severe persecution under the Roman Emperor…Saint LaurentiaSaintBorn during a time of great persecution, she lived in Ancona, Italy, where she held the role of a slave.Saint BadiloSaintHe later served as the Abbot of Leuze-en-Hainaut, Belgium.Saint Benedicta of LaonSaintDetails about her life are relatively scarce, but her devotion and martyrdom have made her an enduring figure in Catholicism.LaonSaint Evodius of RouenSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, his influence as a spiritual leader made a lasting impact on the local Christian community.RouenSaint Thaïs the PenitentSaintWhile there is some debate among modern scholars, the story of Saint Thaïs the Penitent presents a powerful testament to the transformative…Saint Benedicta of OrignysuroiseSaintShe was born to Mathoclus, a pagan imperial Roman senator, and despite being raised in a non-Christian household, she developed a strong…OrignysuroiseSaint TridunaSaintBorn in Colossae, Asia Minor, she dedicated her life to the service of God and became renowned for her unwavering faith.Colossse in Asia MinorSaint Gratus of ChalonsSaintHe served as the Bishop of Chalons-sur-Saone, a city in present-day France.ChalonsSaint Peter of SevilleSaintAs a martyr, Saint Peter was venerated in the city of Seville, Spain, where his legacy has endured through the centuries.Seville
Blesseds
9 records
Blessed Hugh CanefroBlessedHe was deeply devoted to serving others and dedicated his life to the care of the sick and poor.Castellazzo BormidaBlessed RagenfredaBlessedBorn into a family deeply committed to religious service, her parents were themselves recognized as blessed, reflecting their piety and…Blessed John AdamsBlessedHe was born around 1545 in England and grew up to become a man of average height with dark eyes and a dark beard.EnglandBlessed Robert BickerdikeBlessedNot much is known about his early life, except that he was born in Lowhale, Yorkshire, England.Lowhale, Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed John LoweBlessedHe dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and became a priest for the apostolic vicariate of England during a time of religious turmoil…London, EnglandBlessed Francisco Alarcón RubioBlessedHe served the community in El Viso de los Pedroches, where he selflessly dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Catholic…Hinojosa del Duque, Córdoba, SpainBlessed Robert DibdaleBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, becoming a priest for the apostolic vicariate of England.Worcestershire, EnglandBlessed José María Ruano LópezBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the people of his community.Almeria SpainBlessed José León MonteroBlessedMartyrHe lived during a time of intense religious persecution in Spain known as the Spanish Civil War.
Martyrologium Romanum
Roman Martyrology
The Church's daily register of the saints and martyrs commemorated on this date.
A saint for your morning
Receive one short saint story in your inbox each day.
Daily email. Unsubscribe anytime.