Wednesday
December 15
Saints
16 records
Martyrs of DrinaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Drina, also known as the Daughters of Divine Charity of Drina or the Drina Martyrs, were a group of five courageous women who…DrinaSaint Maximinus of MicySaintHe was born in Verdun, France, and was the nephew of Saint Eusebius of Orleans.Verdun, FranceSaint Mary di RosaSaintShe was one of nine children born to Clement di Rosa, an industrialist, and Countess Camilla Albani.Brescia, ItalySaint Maria Crocifissa di RosaSaintMaria Crocifissa Di Rosa, born Paola Francesca Di Rosa on November 6, 1813, was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious and the…Saint Adalbero of MetzSaintHe received his education at the prestigious Gorze Abbey, known for its renowned scholars and strong Benedictine tradition.MetzSaint Silvia of ConstantinopleSaintConsidered the most learned woman of her day, she dedicated her life to the defense of the Christian faith against various heresies that…ConstantinopleSaint Florentius of BangorSaintHe was one of the prominent leaders of the great monastic program of evangelization and protection of the arts in Ireland.IrishSaint Offa of EssexSaintBorn in the 7th century, Offa inherited the crown of Essex and ruled as its king.EssexSaint Christiana the SlaveSaintNot much is known about her early life, including her given name.Saint Bacchus the YoungerSaintRaised in the area of Jerusalem, he witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by his family as some of them abandoned their Christian faith…PalestineSaint Paul of LatrosSaintTragedy struck at a young age when his father died in battle, leaving Paul and his brother Basil without a father figure.Pergamos, Asia MinorSaint Valerian of AbbenzaSaintBorn around 377, he dedicated his life to serving God and the people of Abbenza, a city in North Africa.AbbenzaSaint Tangwn Ab CaradogSaintHe was born into a devout Christian family and was the brother of Saint Cadfarch, Saint Cawrdaf, and Saint Maethlu.WelshSaint Margaret of FontanaSaintShe was born in the year 1440 in Modena, Italy.Modena, ItalySaint Virginia Centurione BracelliSaintFrom childhood, she felt a profound call to religious life, yet societal expectations led to an arranged marriage with Gasparo Grimaldi…Genoa, ItalySaint MesminSaintSaint Mesmin , priest In the territory of Orléans in Gallia Lugdunensis, now in France, Saint Mesmin , priest, believed to be the first…
Blesseds
12 records
Blessed Victoria StrataBlessedAt the early age of seventeen, she married Angelo Strata and together they had six children.Genoa, ItalyBlessed Marco of JativaBlessedBorn in Jativa, Spain, in a period not specified, Marco initially pursued a military career, distinguishing himself as a courageous soldier…JativaBlessed Charles SteebBlessedHe was born into a wealthy Lutheran family but would later embrace Catholicism and become a prominent figure in the Catholic Church.Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg (modern Germany)Blessed Marino of CavaBlessedHe was born in an unknown year and dedicated his life to serving God through his monastic vocation.CavaBlessed Julia of ArezzoBlessedHer life and dedication to her faith have made her a revered figure in Catholicism.ArezzoBlessed Pau Gracia SánchezBlessedFrom a young age, he displayed a profound devotion to his faith and embraced a pious lifestyle.Lleida, SpainBlessed Mary of PeaceBlessedAlthough details about her personal life and birth are not readily available, her significant contributions and reputation as a miracle…PeaceBlessed Ramón Eirin MayoBlessedHe studied at the Salesian college in his hometown and later became a member of the Salesians, a religious order founded by Saint John…La Coruña, SpainBlessed János BrennerBlessedMartyrJános Brenner was born at Szombathely in Hungary in 1931 into a deeply Catholic family.Szombathely, HungaryBlessed Carlo SteebBlessedBlessed Carlo Steeb , priest and founder of the Sisters of Mercy At Verona, Blessed Carlo Steeb , priest, who, born in Tübingen, professed…Blessed Maria Vittoria de Fornari StrataBlessedBlessed Maria Vittoria de Fornari Strata , widow, founder of the Order of the Annunciation At Genoa, Blessed Maria Vittoria de Fornari…Blessed MarinoBlessedBlessed Marino , abbot of Cava In the monastery of Cava de’ Tirreni in Campania, Blessed Marino , abbot, admirable in his fidelity to the…
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