Tuesday
December 21
Saints
16 records
Saint Peter CanisiusSaintHe was the son of Jacob Canisius, a wealthy burgomeister, and Ægidia van Houweningen, who passed away shortly after his birth.Niemguen, NetherlandsSaint Themistocles of LyciaSaintAlthough little is known about his early life and background, he is primarily recognized for his unwavering faith and martyrdom during the…LyciaSaint Anastasius II of AntiochSaintHe is remembered for his valiant efforts in combating simony, his martyrdom, and his unwavering dedication to the Church.AntiochSaint James of ValenciaSaintHe was born in Valencia, Spain, and at the age of 27, he joined the Mercedarians at El Puig.Valencia, SpainSaint Glycerius of NicomediaSaintHe lived during a time of great persecution against Christians under the rule of Emperor Diocletian.NicomediaSaint Severinus of TrierSaintWhile some details of his life remain scarce, his contributions to the Christian faith and his enduring legacy continue to be revered.TrierSaint John VincentSaintHe was born in Ravenna, Italy, during an era of great religious fervor and spiritual revival.Ravenna, ItalySaint Beornwald of BamptonSaintUnfortunately, only limited information about his life has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.BamptonSaint Festus of TuscanySaintUnfortunately, not much information about his life has survived, making his biography somewhat elusive.TuscanySaint DioscorusSaintBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, during the reign of Emperor Valerian, Dioscorus dedicated his life to the service of God and the spreading of the…Saint Anrê Tran An DungSaintBorn around 1795 in Bac Ninh, Vietnam, he was a devout and dedicated servant of God, and his life became intertwined with the turbulent…Bac Ninh, VietnamSaint Phêrô Truong Van ThiSaintHe was born in the year 1763 in Ke So, a village located in Hanoi, Vietnam.Ke So, Hanoi, VietnamSaint Baudacarius of BobbioSaintHe is renowned for his role in overseeing the monastery's vineyard and leading a group of 30 brothers who were assigned to assist him.BobbioSaint John of TuscanySaintMartyrIt is believed that he was martyred alongside Saint Festus, although the circumstances of their martyrdom remain unknown.TuscanySaint MicahSaintSaint Micah , prophet Commemoration of Saint Micah , prophet, who in the time of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, defended the…Saint ThemistoclesSaintSaint Themistocles , martyr at Lycia In Lycia in present-day Türkiye, Saint Themistocles , martyr, who is said to have offered himself…
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Daniel of the AnnunciationBlessedBorn into obscurity, the exact details of his birth and early life remain unknown.Blessed Dominic SpadaforaBlessedLittle is known about his early life and family background.Randazzo, SicilyBlessed Paolo BigoniBlessedHe was born in either 1400 or 1409 in Chiari, Brescia, Italy as Cozzando.Chiari, Brescia, ItalyBlessed Anton DurcoviciBlessedHis father passed away when Anton was young, and as a result, he, his mother, and his brother relocated to Iasi, Romania in 1895.Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Horn, AustriaBlessed María Lorenza Requenses de LongoBlessedShe was married to the Regent of the Viceroy of Naples and, in 1506, she and her husband moved to Naples, Italy.Near Lleida, SpainBlessed Adrian of DalmatiaBlessedHe was a Dominican missionary whose life was marked by devotion to his faith and a relentless dedication to spreading the message of…DalmatiaBlessed Sibrand of MarigårdBlessedHe was born in an era of great spiritual and intellectual growth within the Catholic Church.NetherlandsBlessed Bezela of GödaBlessedThough not much information is available about her life, her role as a mother and her influence on her son's spiritual journey cannot be…GermanyBlessed Tommaso VitaliBlessedBorn in the late 14th or early 15th century, his vocation led him to embrace the eremitical life alongside Blessed Paolo Bigoni and Blessed…Endenna, Bergamo, ItalyBlessed Peter FriedhofenBlessedBlessed Peter Friedhofen , founder of the Brothers of the Mercy of Our Lady Help of Christians At Coblenz in the Rhineland in Germany…Blessed Domenico SpadaforaBlessedBlessed Domenico Spadafora , Dominican priest At Montecerignone in the Marches, Blessed Domenico Spadafora , priest of the Order of…
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