Wednesday
October 20
Saints
22 records
Saint Cornelius the CenturionSaintBorn a Roman pagan, Cornelius served as a centurion in the Roman cohort stationed at Caesarea, Palestine, during the early 1st century.Saint Maria Bertilla BoscardinSaintShe came from a poor peasant family, headed by her father Angelo Boscardin, who was known to be a violent and abusive drunk.Brendola, ItalySaint Acca of HexhamSaintHe grew up in the household of Saint Bosa of York and became his spiritual student, aide, and travelling companion.Northumbria, EnglandSaint Artemius MegalomartyrSaintMartyrHe held the esteemed position of imperial prefect (viceroy) of Egypt and Duke of Alexandria, appointed by Emperor Constantius.Saint Caprasius of AgenSaintMartyrAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Agen, France.Agen, FranceSaint Irene of TomarSaintBorn in Tomar, Estremadura, Portugal, she dedicated her life to serving God and the Church.Tomar, Estremadura, PortugalSaint Maximus of AquilaSaintHe was raised in a devoutly Catholic family and grew up with a deep love for his faith.Aveia, ItalySaint AdelineSaintIn the rolling hills of medieval Normandy, where the spiritual landscape was being reshaped by waves of monastic reform, a woman of…Saint OroraSaintUnfortunately, very little detailed information about Saint Orora's life has survived.Saint Vitalis of SalzburgSaintHe was born in an unknown date in Salzburg, Austria, and became a monk under the guidance of Saint Rupert of Salzburg, the patron saint of…SalzburgSaint AdéraldSaintSaint Aderald, also known as Alderaldo, was an esteemed Catholic figure and a devoted Archdeacon.Troyes, FranceSaint Aidan of MayoSaintAlthough there isn't much information available about his representation or patronage, his life and works have had a lasting impact on the…MayoSaint Leopardo of OsimoSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background, but his dedication and piety led him to become one of the revered figures in…OsimoSaint Saula of CologneSaintUnfortunately, very little information about Saint Saula of Cologne has survived throughout the centuries.CologneSaint Adelina of MortainSaintBorn in the 11th century, she was the grand-daughter of William the Conqueror, the famous Norman king who conquered England in 1066.MortainSaint Sindulf of RheimsSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, he was believed to have been born in Gascony, France.Gascony, FranceSaint Bernard of BagnoreaSaintHe is celebrated for his profound dedication to his vocation and his tireless efforts in spreading the Gospel.Bagnorea, ItalySaint Martha of CologneSaintShe is believed to have lived during the 4th century and is often associated with Saint Ursula, a legendary British Christian martyr.Cologne
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Blesseds
5 records
Blessed James of StreparBlessedHe was born into a noble Polish family and devoted his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church.Galacia, PolandBlessed William of SavignyBlessedThough specific details about his life are unfortunately unavailable to us, it is evident that the monks of Savigny Abbey held him in high…SavignyBlessed Shtjefën KurtiBlessedHe was ordained a priest in Rome on May 13, 1924, for the archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës, Albania.Ferizoviç, Ottoman Empire (modern Ferizaj (Uroševac), Kosovo, Serbia)Blessed Jakob KernBlessedBlessed Jakub StrzemięBlessed
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