Thursday
December 2
Saints
17 records
Our Lady of LiesseSaintTitle: Our Lady of Liesse - Cause of Our Joy Introduction: Our Lady of Liesse, also known as Our Lady, Cause of our Joy or Our Lady of Joy…LiesseSaint Chromatius of AquileiaSaintIn the turbulent landscape of late fourth-century Italy, where theological disputes threatened to fracture the Church, a steadfast defender…Aquileia, ItalySaint Oderisius de MarsiSaintBorn in an era when education and scholarly pursuits were primarily reserved for the privileged few, Oderisius had the opportunity to…Marsi, ItalyPope Saint SilverioSaintHe was the son of Pope Hormisdas, who had entered religious life after raising a family.Frosinone, Campania (in modern Italy)Saint Nonnus of EdessaSaintBorn in the city of Edessa, Mesopotamia, he was ordained as a deacon and eventually became a monk at the esteemed Monastery of Tabenna in…EdessaSaint Athanasius of the CavesSaintHe lived during the 12th century in the caves around Kiev, Ukraine.the CavesSaint BibianaSaintMartyrThe earliest historical notice of her is in the Liber Pontificalis, which records that Pope Simplicius (468 to 483) consecrated a basilica…Rome, ItalySaint SilveriusSaintPope Silverius, died on December 2, 537, was bishop of Rome from June 8, 536, until his deposition and subsequent death a few months later.Saint HabakkukSaintHabakkuk, or Habacuc, was a prophet active around 612 BC whose oracles and prayer are recorded in the Book of Habakkuk, the eighth of the…Saint CromazioSaintIn the shadow of devastation, where the stones of holy places lay in ruin and the spirit of the faithful wavered under the weight of…Saint Pimenio in RomeSaintSaint Pimenio, also known as Pimen, was a Roman Catholic priest and martyr in ancient Rome.Saint Avitus of RouenSaintHe held the esteemed position of Bishop of Rouen, France and played a crucial role in supporting and signing the decrees of the First…RouenSaint SilvanusSaintHe was born in Constantinople and entered the religious life at a young age.Saint Evasius of BresciaSaintUnfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and accomplishments.BresciaSaint Lupus of VeronaSaintServing as the Bishop of Verona, Italy, not much information about his life has survived, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive…VeronaSaint PontianSaintMartyrNot much is known about his early life or background, but historical sources indicate that he was one of the many Christians who faced…Saint PimenioSaintPimenio, or Pymenius, was a Bishop of Assidonia (Medina Sidonia) and played an active role in several councils during his tenure.
Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Maria Angela AstorchBlessedShe was raised in a devoutly religious family and grew up with a deep sense of piety.Barcelona, SpainBlessed John van RuysbroeckBlessedWhile not much is known about his father, his mother was a devout woman who later entered a convent.Near Brussels, BelgiumBlessed Ivan SleziukBlessedHe was born on 14 January 1896 in Zhyvachiv, Stanislaviv District, Ukraine.Zhyvachiv, Stanislaviv District, UkraineBlessed Zef PalajBlessedHe was educated by the Franciscans and later joined the Friars Minor, taking the name Bernardin.Shllak, Shkodër, AlbaniaBlessed Rafał ChylińskiBlessed" Born on 8 January 1694 in Buk, Poznan, Poland, Melchior's piety and devotion were evident from an early age.Buk, Poznan, PolandBlessed Francisco del Valle VillarBlessedThe life of Brother Leon Justino was marked by unwavering faith and dedication to his religious calling.Grañon, Logroño, SpainBlessed John AmeroBlessedUnfortunately, there is limited information available about his early life and personal background.Blessed Robert of MatallanaBlessedHe later became the esteemed abbot of the Matallana monastery situated in Valladolid, Spain.MatallanaBlessed Jan van RuusbroecBlessedBlessed Jan van Ruusbroec , canon regular In the monastery of Groenendaal near Brussels in Belgium, Blessed Jan van Ruusbroec , priest and…Blessed Raffaele ChylińskiBlessedBlessed Raffaele Chyliński , Conventual Franciscan priest At Logiewniki in Poland, Blessed Raffaele Chyliński , priest of the Order of…
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