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October 23

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Quadratura Ultima

Saints

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Saint Severinus of CologneSaintHe served as the Bishop of Cologne in Germany during a time when the Arian heresy was spreading throughout Europe.Bordeaux, France Saint John of CapistranoSaintHe was the son of a German knight, but unfortunately, his father passed away when John was still young.Capistrano, Italy Saint Allucio of CampuglianoSaintHe was the son of Omodeo, a rancher, and grew up in a humble farming family.Campugliano, Italy Saint Domitius of AmiensSaintNot much is known about his early life and background, but his devoutness and dedication to spiritual pursuits made him a revered figure in…Amiens Saint Romanus of RouenSaintHe was born in Caudebec, near Rouen, and little is known about his early life.Rouen Saint Ignatius of ConstantinopleSaintHe was the son of Byzantine emperor Michael I.Constantinople Saint Theodoret of AntiochSaintMartyrHe served as the treasurer of the diocese and made significant contributions to the elimination of paganism in the region during his time.Antioch Saint Servandus of CadizSaintHe was born in Merida, Spain.Merida, Spain Saint Germanus of CadizSaintBorn in Mérida, Spain, Germanus was the son of Saint Marcellus of Léon and the brother of Saint Servandus of Cadiz.Merida, Spain Saint Gratien of AmiensSaintUnfortunately, not much is known about his early life or his family background.Amiens Saint EthelfledaSaintFollowing a path of profound spiritual commitment, she entered religious life as a nun and later assumed the office of Abbess at Ramsey…Saint Severinus BoëthiusSaintAnicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, commonly known simply as Boethius (c.Blesseds Marie-Clotilde-Angèle de Saint-François-Borgia Paillot and 5 companionsSaintThe most striking feature of this group of holy women is not a specific date of birth or a detailed chronicle of their daily labors, but…Martyrs of ManzanaresSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Manzanares, also known as the Daimiel Martyrs, were a group of Passionist priests and clerics who were martyred together…Manzanares Saint Verus of SalernoSaintAs a prominent figure in the early Christian Church, he dedicated his life to defending the orthodox teachings of Christianity and…Salerno Saint John of SyracuseSaintName: Saint John of Syracuse Also known as: N/A Profile: Archdeacon of the church in Catania.Syracuse Saint Amo of ToulSaintBorn in an era when Christianity was just finding its roots, Saint Amo played a crucial role in spreading and nurturing the faith in his…Toul Saint Benedict of SebasteSaintLittle is known about his early life and background, but his enduring impact can be seen in various historical accounts.Sebaste

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Blesseds

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Blessed Arnold RecheBlessedHe was the son of Claude and Anne Flausset Reche, and he grew up in a poor family in a small village.Landroff, Lorraine, France Blessed John Angelo PorroBlessedHe was born in Seveso, Milan, Italy, in 1451, and from an early age, he demonstrated a deep devotion to God and a profound love for nature.Seveso, Milan, Italy Blessed John BuoniBlessedIn his youth, he lived a frivolous life as a jester in the Italian courts, indulging in wild living and carefree behavior.Mantua, Italy Blessed Leonardo Olivera BueraBlessedHe was born on March 6, 1889, in Campo, Huesca, Spain, to a deeply religious family.Campo, Huesca, Spain Blessed Agapit Gorgues ManresaBlessedHe is remembered for his martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.Cerviá, Lleida, Spain Blessed Cristóbal González CarcedoBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and others through his vocation as a religious brother.Lodoso, Burgos, Spain Blessed María Caridad Álvarez MartínBlessedShe felt a deep calling to serve God and others from a young age.Santa Cruz de Salceda, Burgos, Spain Blessed Henry of CologneBlessedAs a young man, he pursued higher studies at the prestigious University of Paris, which was renowned for its intellectual and theological…Cologne Blessed Esther Paniagua AlonsoBlessedShe was the daughter of Dolores Alonso and Nicasio Paniagua.Izagre, León, Spain Blessed Martín Erro RipaBlessedHe was born on March 3, 1914, in Viscarret, Navarra, Spain, to a deeply religious family.Viscarret, Navarra, Spain Blessed Dorinda Sotelo RodríguezBlessedShe is celebrated as a martyr who sacrificed her life during the Spanish Civil War.Lodoselo, Orense, Spain Blessed Juan Nuñez OrcajoBlessedHe was born on September 14, 1882, in Fontloso, a small village in Burgos, Spain.Fontloso, Burgos, Spain Blessed Andrés Navarro SierraBlessedHe was born on 28 September 1882 in Tabernas, Almería, Spain.Tabernas, Almeria Spain Blessed César Elexgaray OtazuaBlessedMartyrHe was martyred during the Spanish Civil War and is venerated for his faith and sacrifice.Anteiglesia, Guipúzcoa, Spain Blessed José María Fernández SánchezBlessedHe was born on January 15, 1875, in Oviedo, Spain.Oviedo, Spain Blessed Felipe Basauri AltubeBlessedMartyrHe was a married layman and a dedicated member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in the archdiocese of Madrid, Spain.Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain Blessed Eduardo Valverde RodríguezBlessedHe was born on 18 February 1878 in Adra, a town located in the province of Almeria, Spain.Adra, Almeria Spain Blessed Thomas ThwingBlessedHe received his education at Douai, France, where he studied to become a priest.Heworth, North Yorkshire, England

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