Friday

October 22

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Quadratura Ultima

Saints

34 records

Pope Saint John Paul IISaintGrowing up, Karol believed that God was calling him to the priesthood.As Karol Wojtyla at Wadowice, Poland Saint MellonSaintBorn near Cardiff, Wales, in the district now called Saint Mellon's, he lived during the 4th century AD.Near Cardiff, Wales Saint Bertharius of Monte CassinoSaintFrom a young age, he exhibited a deep interest in spirituality and a desire to dedicate his life to God.Monte Cassino Saint Apollo of BawitSaintBorn in the year 316, little is known about his early life and upbringing.Egypt Saint Benedict of MaceracSaintBorn in Greece, he dedicated his life to the service of God and became known for his holiness and wisdom.Greece Saint Moderan of RennesSaintBorn in Rennes, France, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church, leaving a lasting legacy of spirituality and devotion.Rennes, France Saint Abercius MarcellusSaintBorn in Phrygia Salutaris, a region in modern-day southwestern Turkey, Abercius dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of…Saint CordulaSaintShe lived during the early 5th century and is remembered for her courage and steadfast faith.Saint Donatus of FiesoliSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he received a classical education and was well-versed in literature and…Irish Saint Symmachus of CapuaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but his spiritual journey led him to become the Bishop of Capua, Italy, around the year 430.Capua Saint Philip of AdrianopleSaintHe is believed to have been a close associate of Saint Hermes of Adrianople.Adrianople Saint Alodia of HuescaSaintShe was one of two sisters, the other being Saint Nunilo of Huesca.Huesca, Spain Saint Valerius of LangresSaintHe is believed to have worked alongside another prominent saint, Saint Desiderius of Langres.Langres Saint Nunilo of HuescaSaintShe and her sister, Saint Alodia of Huesca, were raised in the Christian faith.Huesca, Spain Saint BenoîtSaintIn the rugged and spiritually charged landscape of ancient Brittany, the call to solitude resonated with particular intensity, drawing…Saint Verecundus of VeronaSaintBorn in Verona, Italy, in an era marked by great societal and religious changes, Verecundus lived a life dedicated to faith, service, and…Verona Saint Donato di ScoziaSaintIn the quiet reverence of the early medieval church, few figures stand out as distinctly as a bishop who bridged the distant shores of the…Saint IngbertSaintHe is believed to have played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the community that eventually took his name.

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Blesseds

12 records

Blessed Esclaramunda of MajorcaBlessedShe was the daughter of Count Roger IV of Foix and Brunisenda Cardona, two influential nobles of the time.Majorca Blessed Pedro Lorente VicenteBlessedAt a tender age of four days, he was baptized into the Catholic faith, symbolizing the beginning of his spiritual journey.Ojos Negros, Teruel, Spain Blessed Andrés Zarraquino HerreroBlessedHe was born on April 18, 1908, in Bañón, a small town in the province of Teruel, Spain.Bañón, Teruel, Spain Blessed Teodoro Gómez CerveroBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and the people as a faithful servant of the Church.Deza, Soria, Spain Blessed Luis Minguel FerrerBlessedMartyrBlessed Luis Miguel Ferrer, also known as Father Luis María of the Virgin of Mercy, was a Discalced Carmelite priest who was martyred…Pola de Gordón, León, Spain Blessed Álvaro Ibáñez LázaroBlessedAt the age of just one day, he was baptized and received into the Catholic faith.Godos, Teruel, Spain Blessed Germán Caballero AtienzaBlessedMartyrHe is remembered for his unwavering faith and commitment to his vocation.Castromacho, Palencia, Spain Blessed José Menéndez GarcíaBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and entered the Dominican Order, where he underwent rigorous theological training and was…Genestosa, Oviedo, Spain Blessed Estanislao García ObesoBlessedMartyrHe was born on September 19, 1875, in Requejo, Santander, Cantabria, Spain.Requejo, Santander, Cantabria, Spain Blessed Victoriano Ibañez AlonsoBlessedHe was born on November 2, 1864, in Santibáñez de Resoba, Palencia, Spain.Santibáñez de Resoba, Palencia, Spain Blessed Corrado of SpoletoBlessedBorn in Spoleto, Italy, the details of his early life are not readily available.Spoleto Blessed Josep Casas LluchBlessedHe was born on June 20, 1886, in Sampedor, Barcelona, Spain.Sampedor, Barcelona, Spain

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