Tuesday
December 14
Saints
21 records
Saint John of the CrossSaintHe was born into poverty and experienced a humble upbringing.Fontiveros, SpainSaint Venantius FortunatusSaintBorn around 535 in Treviso, Italy, he grew up in Aquileia.Treviso, ItalyMartyrs of RheimsSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Rheims, also known as Eutropia, Florentius, Jucundus, and Nicasius, were four courageous Christians who were martyred…RheimsSaint Viator of BergamoSaintHe is widely recognized as a disciple of the Apostles and played a vital role in spreading the teachings of Christianity throughout the…BergamoSaint Agnellus of NaplesSaintHe lived during a time of great turmoil, as the Saracen invasions threatened the safety of his city and its people.Naples, ItalySaint AgnelloSaintThe true measure of a life devoted to God is often found not in the spectacular miracles that fill the chronicles, but in the quiet…Saint Folcuino of TherouanneSaintHe was a bishop in the area of Thérouanne, located in northern France, for a remarkable 39 years.TherouanneSaint Justus of SpainSaintAs a martyr, he dedicated his life to his faith and ultimately gave his life in defense of his beliefs.SpainSaint John BreadandwaterSaintHe is well-known for his life-long dedication to a strict bread-and-water fast, which earned him his nickname.Saint Pompeius of PaviaSaintBorn in Pavia, Italy, his exact dates of birth and early life are not well-documented.PaviaSaint Yusuf Jurj Kassab AlhardiniSaintFrom an early age, he showed a deep religious inclination and a strong desire to serve God.Hardine, Batrun, Ash Shamal, LebanonSaint Matronianus of MilanSaintHe is believed to have been born in Milan, Italy, during an unspecified period.Milan, ItalySaint Abundius of SpainSaintUnfortunately, not much is known about him due to the limited surviving information.SpainMartyrs of AshkelonSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Ashkelon were a group of several pilgrims from Egypt to Cilicia (in modern-day Turkey) during the persecutions of Emperor…AshkelonSaint Drusus of SyriaSaintNot much is known about his early life, including his birthplace or family background.SyriaMartyrs of HayleSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Hayle, also known as Fingar and Phiala, were several Christians who bravely gave their lives for their faith during the 5th…HayleSaint Nimatullah Kassab Al-HardiniSaintSaint Nimatullah Kassab Al-Hardini , priest of Lebanese Maronite Order At Klifane in the Lebanese territory, Saint Nimatullah Kassab…Saint Venance FortunatSaintSaint Venance Fortunat , bishop of Poitiers At Poitiers in Aquitaine, now in France, Saint Venance Fortunat , bishop, who narrated the deeds…
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Blesseds
9 records
Blessed Mary Frances SchervierBlessedShe was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Schervier, a wealthy needle-factory owner and vice-mayor of Aachen, and Maria Louise Migeon.Aachen, GermanyBlessed William de RoviraBlessedKnown for his unwavering faith and strict adherence to the Rule of his religious Order, he also possessed a profound prayer life that was…Blessed Buenaventura BonaccorsiBlessedNot much is known about his early life or upbringing, but it is believed that he was deeply moved by a conversion experience that he had…Blessed John DiscalceatBlessedLittle is known about his early life, except that he worked as a stone mason before dedicating himself to a religious vocation.Saint-Vougay, Finistère, Brittany, FranceBlessed Protasi Cubells MinguellBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving others, particularly children, in various hospitals where he lived and worked as a vicar-prior.Coll de Nargó, Lleida, SpainBlessed CastinoBlessedBorn into a devout Christian family, he was deeply inspired by the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi and felt a strong calling to spread…Blessed Isidro Alonso PeñaBlessedHe was born on May 15, 1859, in the town of Zumel, Burgos, Spain, into a humble and devout Christian family.Zumel, Burgos, SpainBlessed Giovanna LambertiniBlessedBorn to a wealthy and powerful family, Giovanna experienced a deep calling towards the religious life, ultimately leaving behind her worldly…ItalyBlessed Bonaventura da Pistoia BonaccorsiBlessedBlessed Bonaventura da Pistoia Bonaccorsi , Servite priest At Orvieto in Umbria, Blessed Bonaventura da Pistoia Bonaccorsi , priest of the…
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