Friday
November 19
Saints
20 records
Saint Mechtilde of HelftaSaintBorn into a pious and influential Thuringian noble family around 1241, Mechtilde grew up in the castle of Helfta near Eisleben, Saxony…Her family’s castle of Helfta near Eisleben, Saxony, GermanySaint Barlaam of AntiochSaintHe was born in Antioch and little is known about his early life and upbringing.AntiochPope Saint PontianSaintHe was born in Rome, Italy, and little is known about his early life or family background, except that he was the son of Calpurnius.Rome, ItalySaint Nerses the GreatSaintHe married a princess belonging to the Mamikonian family, and together they had a son who would later become known as Saint Isaac the Great.Saint EudesSaintIn the rugged highlands of the Velay, where volcanic stone rises to meet the sky and the valleys echo with the silence of ancient faith, a…Saint Maximus of CaesareaSaintBorn in Cappadocia, in modern-day Turkey, Maximus dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity amidst persecutions and…CaesareaSaint Azas of IsauriaSaintBorn in Isauria, a region located in Asia Minor during the third century, not much is known about his early life or family background.IsauriaSaint Eudon of Le PuySaintLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the region and later dedicated his life to serving God.Le PuySaint Felician of VienneSaintHe was born in an era of intense persecution against Christians, which eventually led to his untimely death.VienneSaint Simon of Mount MercurySaintAs an abbot, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of spirituality and the spread of the Christian faith.Mount MercurySaint Atto of TordinoSaintHe lived during the 11th century and made significant contributions to the Church as an exemplary religious leader.TordinoSaint MedanaSaintShe is believed to have lived most of her life in the area of Galloway, Scotland.IrelandSaint James of SasseauSaintHe was born in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey) during the 9th century.Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)Saint DrutildeSaintBorn in England during the early medieval period, Drutilde dedicated her life to the service of God.Saint Severinus of VienneSaintMartyrHe was martyred during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.VienneSaint Exuperius of VienneSaintBorn in an unknown date, Exuperius lived in Vienne, a city located in what is now modern-day France.VienneSaint SimoneSaintSimone Antonio Pacoret de Saint-Bon was born on March 20, 1828, at Chambéry, then part of the Kingdom of Sardinia (now in France).Saint Ebbe of MinsterinthanetSaintSaint Ebbe of Minsterinthanet, daughter of Prince Eormenred of Kent and granddaughter of King Edbald, was a noblewoman of the early English…Kent, England
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Blesseds
6 records
Blessed James BenefattiBlessedBorn in the late 13th century, James dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.Mantua, ItalyBlessed Tottone of OttobeurenBlessedHe belonged to a wealthy family that donated a manor to be used as a monastery, setting the stage for Tottone's future vocation.OttobeurenBlessed Eliseo García y GarcíaBlessedHe was a devout Catholic from an early age and felt a strong calling to serve God and others.El Manzano, Salamanca, SpainBlessed Alexandre Planas SauríBlessedHe was born on October 31, 1878, in the city of Mataró, located in the region of Barcelona.Mataró, Barcelona, SpainBlessed Armida BarelliBlessedArmida Barelli was born in Milan to a comfortable family on 1 December 1882.Milan, ItalyBlessed Giacomo BenfattiBlessedBlessed Giacomo Benfatti , Dominican, bishop of Mantua At Mantua, Blessed Giacomo Benfatti , bishop of the Order of Preachers , who, after…
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