Friday
December 10
Saints
27 records
Saint John RobertsSaintHe was the son of John and Anna Roberts, and his ancestors were princes in Wales.Trawsfynydd, Merionethshire, Gwynedd, northern WalesSaint Eulalia of MeridaSaintSaint Eulalia of Mérida, also known as Aulaire of Mérida, Aulazie of Mérida, or Olalla of Mérida, was a consecrated virgin and martyr who…SpainOur Lady of LoretoSaintThe title refers to the house in which Mary, the mother of Jesus, was born and where the Annunciation took place.LoretoPope Saint Gregory IIISaintVery little is known about his early life, except that his father's name was John.SyriaSaint Thomas of FarfaSaintBorn in Maurienne, Savoy, France, his exact birthdate remains unknown, but historians estimate it to be in the early 7th century.Maurienne, Savoy, FranceSaint Deusdedit of BresciaSaintHe played a significant role in combating the Monothelite heresies during this time, participating in various councils convened against…BresciaSaint Swithun WellsSaintBorn in 1536 in Bambridge, Hampshire, England, Swithun Wells dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and providing support to fellow…Bambridge, Hampshire, EnglandHoly House of LoretoSaintThe Holy House of Loreto holds a significant place in Catholic history and devotion.LoretoSaint Gemellus of AncyraSaintMartyrHis feast day is celebrated on December 10th.AncyraSaint Angelina of SerbiaSaintShe was the daughter of Prince Georg Skenderberg of Albania, belonging to the noble Skenderberg family.Modern day Berat, AlbaniaPope Saint MiltiadesSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he hailed from Africa.AfricaSaint Edmund GenningsSaintMartyr1560–1591) was an English Catholic priest and martyr, venerated among the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales.Lichfield, Staffordshire, EnglandSaint GemellusSaintThe blood of martyrs is often described as the seed of the Church, and in the rugged highlands of ancient Galatia, one such witness stands…Saint LuceriusSaintHe was born in Italy and served as a spiritual student under Saint Thomas of Farfa.Saint Sindulf of VienneSaintHe served as the Bishop of Vienne, France, and made significant contributions to the Church through his leadership and commitment to the…VienneSaint Caesarius of EpidamnusSaintBorn in the first century, very little is known about his early life and upbringing.EpidamnusSaint Mercury of LentiniSaintHe is remembered for his unwavering faith and martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Licinius and Governor Tertyllus.LentiniBlesseds Antonio Martín Hernández and Agustín García CalvoSaintBlessed Antonio Martín Hernández and Blessed Agustín García Calvo are remembered not for the specifics of their daily routines, but for the…
Blesseds
18 records
Blessed Giuseppe Antonio MigliavaccaBlessedHe was the fifth of twelve children born to Glicerio Migliavacca and Annunziata Strumia.Trigolo, Cremona, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (modern Italy)Blessed Marco Antonio DurandoBlessedHe was born on 22 May 1801 in Mondovi, Italy, and dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow human beings.Mondovi, ItalyBlessed María Emilia Riquelme y ZayasBlessedShe came from a devout family and was the daughter of Joaquín Riquelme y Gómez and María Emilia Zayas de la Vega.Granada, SpainBlessed John MasonBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but by his adulthood, he found himself in the service of a Mr.Kendal, Westmoreland, EnglandBlessed Brian LaceyBlessedBorn in Brockdish, Norfolk, England, his life took a dramatic turn as he became entangled in the dangerous underground world of Catholicism.Brockdish, Norfolk, EnglandBlessed Albert of SassovivoBlessedHis family was known for their generosity and support towards the Church, which was exemplified by his father's act of donating land to…SassovivoBlessed Emérico Martín RubioBlessedMartyrHe was born on 4th November 1913 in Espinosa de Villagonzalo, Palencia, Spain.Espinosa de Villagonzalo, Palencia, SpainBlessed Bruno of RommersdorfBlessedAs a young man, he embraced a life of chivalry and became a Knight.GermanyBlessed Sidney HodgsonBlessedHe is celebrated for his martyrdom, having been executed for his active support of priests during this challenging era of English history.EnglishBlessed Antonio Martín HernándezBlessedAs a young man raised in a pious family, Antonio felt a strong calling towards the Salesian charism of teaching.Calzada de Béjar, Salamanca, SpainBlessed Fulgentius of AfflighemBlessedWhile not much information is available about his early life, it is known that he joined the Benedictine monastery of Saint Airy in Verdun…Wallonia (in modern Belgium)Blessed Thomas SomersBlessedHe was born in Skelsmergh, Westmoreland, England, but his exact birth date is unknown.Skelsmergh, Westmoreland, EnglandBlessed Sebastian MontanolBlessedHe was born in Spain, and later became a revered figure for his unwavering faith and commitment to the teachings of the Church.SpanishBlessed Guglielmo de CarrariaBlessedHe served as a knight at the convent of Santa Maria d'Esteron in Menorca, Spain.Blessed Agustín García CalvoBlessedHe received his education from the Salesians in his hometown and felt a calling to religious life at a young age.Santander, Cantabria, SpainBlessed Gonzalo Viñes MasipBlessedHe dedicated his life to the priesthood and served in the archdiocese of Valencia.Xàtiva, Valencia, SpainBlessed Marcantonio DurandoBlessedBlessed Marcantonio Durando , Vincentian priest, founder of Nazarean Sisters At Turin, Blessed Marcantonio Durando , priest of the…Blessed Virgin Mary of LoretoBlessedOur Lady of Loreto The Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto , in Italy, whose veneration leads us to contemplate the mystery of the Incarnation of…Loreto
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