Thursday
November 18
Saints
25 records
Saint Rose Philippine DuchesneSaintShe came from a privileged background, with her father, Pierre Francois Duchesne, being a prominent lawyer, businessman, and civic leader in…Grenoble, FranceSaint Odo of ClunySaintHe grew up in the courts of Count Fulk II of Anjou and Duke William of Aquitaine, where he received a privileged education.Le Mans, FranceSaint MawesSaintToday, this area is commemorated by a village named Saint Mawes or Lannvowsedh in Cornish.WalesNoah the PatriarchSaintNoah, also known as Noe or Nuh, is a significant figure in the Old Testament of the Bible.Saint BarulasSaintBorn as a boy of seven, he had the privilege of learning about Christianity from Saint Romanus the Abbot.Saint Romano of AntiochSaintBorn in Antioch, Syria, his life is emblematic of the intense persecution faced by Christians during the reign of the Roman Emperor…AntiochSaint MabennaSaintShe was the daughter of Saint Brychan of Brycheiniog, a legendary Welsh king and saint.WalesSaint Anselm of LérinsSaintUnfortunately, not much is known about his personal life and early years.LérinsSaint Maximus of MainzSaintHe served as the Bishop of Mainz, Germany from 354 until his death in 378, and is remembered for his steadfast defense of the Catholic faith…MainzSaint Nazarius of LérinsSaintHe lived during the 5th century and is considered one of the notable figures in Christian monasticism.LérinsSaint Romfarius of CoutancesSaintBorn in England around the year 600, little is known about his early life and family background.EnglandSaint Teofredo of VellaicumSaintAlthough details about his life are scarce, the information available sheds light on his significant contributions and ultimate sacrifice…VellaicumSaint Mummolus of LagnySaintHe is revered as a monk, a friend of Saint Fursey of Peronne, and the esteemed abbot of Lagny in Meaux, France.IrelandSaint Patroclus of ColombierSaintNot much is known about his early life, but he lived during the 6th century and dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the…ColombierSaint ConstantSaintHe is revered as a martyr and his feast day is celebrated on November 18th.IrishSaint Amandus of LérinsSaintBorn in an unknown year, he served as the abbot of Lérins Abbey in the year 676.LérinsSaint Thomas of AntiochSaintBorn at an unknown date, Thomas lived as a hermit near Antioch, Syria.AntiochSaint KeverneSaintHe is primarily associated with Cornwall, England.Cornwall, England
Blesseds
19 records
Blessed Ferdinando SantamariaBlessedHe was the oldest of five children in a family where his father ran a successful rope-making business.Pontecorvo, Frosinone, ItalyBlessed Leonardus KimuraBlessedHe came from a Christian family and was raised in the Catholic faith.Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Christopher of PenneBlessedHe was born in the latter part of the 15th century in Penne, Pescara, Italy, and dedicated his life to the service of God.Latter 15th century Penne, Pescara, ItalyBlessed GuilminusBlessedHe is widely recognized for his contributions as a friend and co-worker of Saint Burginus, another renowned figure in the Catholic Church.Blessed Domingos JorgeBlessedBorn in San Román, Aguiar de Sousa, Porto, Portugal, his life was marked by his unwavering devotion to Christ, even in the face of…San Román, Aguiar de Sousa, Porto, PortugalBlessed Germán García y GarcíaBlessedHe was born on May 28, 1903, in Quintanilla de la Mata, a small town in Burgos, Spain.Quintanilla de la Mata, Burgos, SpainBlessed Vidal Luis GómaraBlessedMartyrFrom a young age, he showed great devotion to the Catholic faith and a strong desire to serve God.Villa de Monsagro, Ciudad Rodrigo, SpainBlessed Andreas Murayama TokuanBlessedHe was born in Nagasaki and lived during a time of intense persecution of Christians in Japan.Nagasaki, JapanBlessed Esteban Anuncibay LetonaBlessedHe was born on 26 December 1892 in Mijancas, a village in Vitoria, Spain.Mijancas, Vitoria, SpainBlessed Karoliny KózkównyBlessedShe was born on August 2, 1898, in Wal-Ruda, Poland, to Jan and Maria Borzechka Kózka, who were farmers.Wal-Ruda, PolandBlessed Francisco Marco AlemánBlessedHe was a professed priest in the Carmelites of the Ancient Observance.Caudete, Albacete, SpainBlessed Augusto Cordero FernándezBlessedHe was born on 7 October 1908 in Bustillo de la Vega, Palencia, Spain.Bustillo de la Vega, Palencia, SpainBlessed Modesto Sáez ManzanaresBlessedBorn on 30 July 1903 in Revilla del Campo, Burgos, Spain, Modesto Sáez Manzanares grew up in a faithful Catholic family.Revilla del Campo, Burgos, SpainBlessed Cosmas Takeya SozaburoBlessedHe was born in Korea, but little is known about his early life and background.KoreaBlessed Ioannes Yoshida ShounBlessedHe was born in Miyako, Japan, and was baptized by Jesuit missionaries in the archdiocese of Nagasaki.Miyako, JapanBlessed Emiliano Martínez de La Pera AlavaBlessedMartyrHe was born on 8 August 1913 in Huerto de Arriba, Alava, Spain.Huerto de Arriba, Alava, SpainBlessed José María Cánovas MartínezBlessedHe was born on August 9, 1894, in Totana, Murcia, Spain.Totana, Murcia, SpainBlessed Grimoaldo della PurificazioneBlessedBlessed Grimoaldo della Purificazione , Passionist religious At Ceccano near Frosinone, Blessed Grimoaldo della Purificazione , religious of…
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