Friday
October 15
Saints
22 records
Saint Teresa of ÁvilaSaintShe was born into a noble family, the daughter of Don Alonso Sanchez de Cepeda and Doña Beatriz.Avila, Castile, SpainSaint Sofia of CagliariSaintHailing from a noble family of the Imperial Roman nobility, she led a privileged and comfortable life.Cagliari, ItalySaint Magdalena of NagasakiSaintHer parents, devout Catholics, were tragically martyred when Magdalena was just nine years old.Nagasaki, JapanSaint Aurelia of StrasbourgSaintShe lived during the 11th century and her life is characterized by a remarkable story of self-sacrifice and devotion to her faith.StrasbourgSaint Teresa of JesusSaintTeresa of Ávila, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda Dávila y Ahumada on March 28, 1515, and given the religious name Teresa of Jesus, was a…JesusSaint Cannatus of MarseilleSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life and background, his contributions to the Church during his time as bishop have cemented his…MarseilleSaint Willa of NonnbergSaintBorn around the 10th century, very little is known about her early life.NonnbergSaint Leonard of VandœuvreSaintWhile historical documents provide limited information about his life, his devotion to God and his contributions to the religious community…VandœuvreSaint Severus of TrierSaintHe was born in France, and little is known about his early life and education.FranceSaint BarsenSaintHis deep spirituality and dedication to the Christian faith led to his appointment as the Bishop of Edessa, Syria in the year 361.Saint Thecla of KitzingenSaintShe was born in England and dedicated her life to serving God and spreading the Catholic faith.EnglandSaint OdiloSaintBorn in the mid-900s, exact dates are not known, in the region of Lorraine, France, Odilo dedicated his life to the service of God as a…Martyrs of CologneSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Cologne, also known as the Holy 360 Martyrs of Cologne, were a group of devout Christian soldiers who were martyred together…CologneSaint Callistus of HuescaSaintHe is recognized as a martyr for his unwavering faith in the face of opposition and persecution.Huesca, SpainSaint Hedwig of SilesiaSaintThe faithful gather not merely to recall a name, but to honor a life dedicated to the divine, marked by the solemnity of a memorial…SilesiaSaint Cecilia of CagliariSaintWhile limited historical records exist about her life, her unwavering faith and sacrifice have made her a revered figure in the Catholic…CagliariSaint Sabinus of CataniaSaintHe lived during the early medieval period and is believed to have served as the bishop of Catania in the 8th century.CataniaSaint Ginia of CagliariSaintShe is venerated for her unwavering faith and steadfast commitment to Christ even in the face of great adversity.Cagliari
Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Gundisalvus of LagosBlessedHe was the son of a fisherman, and at the young age of 20, he joined the Augustinian friars.Lagos, Algarve, southern PortugalBlessed Balthasar Kagayama HanzaemonBlessedHe is best known as the father of Blessed Iacobus of Hiji and for his martyrdom.Takatsuki, Osaka, JapanBlessed Pere Verdaguer SaurinaBlessedHe was born on 24 October 1908 in Manlleu, Barcelona, Spain.Manlleu, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Narcis Basté y BastéBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, ultimately joining the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1890.Sant Andreu de Palomar, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Cipriano Alguacil TorredenaidaBlessedMartyrHe was born on October 12, 1884, in Ajofrín, Toledo, Spain.Ajofrín, Toledo, SpainBlessed Josefa Martínez PérezBlessedShe was born on 5 August 1897 in Alberique, Valencia, Spain.Alberique, Valencia, SpainBlessed Narciso Basté BastéBlessedBlessed Iacobus of HijiBlessedBorn in the diocese of Fukuoka, he was the son of Blessed Balthasar Kagayama Hanzaemon, a fellow martyr and venerated figure within the…Hiji, Oita, Japan
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