Monday
December 20
Saints
20 records
Saint Dominic of SilosSaintIn his youth, he worked as a shepherd, but he felt a calling to a deeper spiritual life.Cañas (modern Rioja), Navarre, SpainSaint Philogonius of AntiochSaintBorn in Antioch, Philogonius lived during the 4th century and is celebrated for his unwavering commitment to the Orthodox Christian faith.AntiochSaint Vincent RomanoSaintHe came from a poor but devout family, and his upbringing instilled in him a strong faith and a deep sense of charity.Torre del Greco, Naples, ItalyPope Saint ZephyrinusSaintUnfortunately, little is certain about his life before he ascended to the papacy, as historical records from that period are sparse.Saint Vincenzo RomanoSaintVincenzo Romano, born Vincenzo Domenico Romano on June 3, 1751, in Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy, was a Roman Catholic priest known for his…Saint Paul of LatraSaintHe was not only a hermit but also a distinguished spiritual teacher and director for many Eastern monks.LatraSaint Ursicinus of SaintursanneSaintHe was born around the year 552 in Ireland, but his life's work would be intertwined with the Swiss Juras.IrelandSaint Attala of StrasbourgSaintShe dedicated her life to the service of God and entered religious life as a nun.StrasbourgSaint Macarius of ArabiaSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he hailed from Arabia, as his name suggests.ArabiaSaint Eugene of ArabiaSaintAlongside Saint Macarius, he endured immense persecution for his unwavering faith.ArabiaSaint Malou of HautvillersSaintUnfortunately, little information about his life has survived, making a comprehensive biography challenging.HautvillersSaint Julius of GeldubaSaintDespite the limited information available, what is known about him reveals a devoted follower of Christ who suffered for his faith.GeldubaSaint Hoger of HamburgbremenSaintBorn in the 9th century, little is known about his early life and upbringing, but historical records indicate that he was a staunch defender…HamburgbremenSaint Liberatus of RomeSaintMartyrUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive biography.RomeSaint Thomas of DoverSaintHe is recognized as a martyr for his unwavering commitment to his faith.DoverSaint Crescentius of AfricaSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life and martyrdom has survived.AfricaSaint Bajulus of RomeSaintNot much is known about his life and background, as historical records pertaining to his existence are limited.RomeSaint Dominic of BresciaSaintHe was born in Brescia, Italy, around the 6th century, but exact details of his birth and early life are scarce.Brescia
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Blesseds
8 records
Blessed Lorenzo CompanyBlessedAs a young man, he joined the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, commonly known as the Mercedarians, dedicated to the ransoming of…El Puig, SpainBlessed Corrado of HildesheimBlessedAlthough not much is known about his early life and birth, his legacy as a virtuous and miracle-working friar has been carefully preserved.HildesheimBlessed Juan de MolinaBlessedHe is celebrated for his profound personal piety, devoted to the Catholic faith, and his austere way of life.Blessed Peter MassalenusBlessedAlthough there is little information regarding his early life, it is known that Peter embarked on several pilgrimages to the Holy Land…Othoca, SardiniaBlessed Gabriel Olivares RodaBlessedMartyrHe is venerated and considered a Blessed in the Catholic Church.Baza, Granada SpainBlessed Michał PiaszczyńskiBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church, ultimately becoming a beloved priest in the diocese of Lomza.Lomza, Podlaskie, PolandBlessed Peter de La CadiretaBlessedBorn in Moya, Catalonia, Spain, he dedicated his life to preaching and worked ardently against the heretical group known as the…Moya, Catalonia, SpainBlessed Aldara Ériz de LugoBlessedShe was the daughter of Count Ero Fernández and Adosinda Romanez de Monterroso and the sister of Saint Godiña.Portomarín, Lugo, Galicia (in modern Spain)
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