Wednesday
December 22
Saints
14 records
Saint Frances Xavier CabriniSaintShe was one of thirteen children raised on a farm and received a convent education, along with training as a teacher.Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, Lombardy, ItalySaint Flavian of AcquapendenteSaintHe is best known as the father of Saint Bibiana and Saint Demetria.AcquapendenteSaint Zeno of NicomediaSaintHe lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, a time marked by widespread persecution of Christians.NicomediaSaint Francesca Saverio CabriniSaintFrances Xavier Cabrini, born Maria Francesca Cabrini on July 15, 1850, was an Italian-American religious sister in the Catholic Church and…Saint Amaswinthus of MálagaSaintHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the spiritual guidance of his community.MálagaMartyrs of Via LavicanaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Via Lavicana, also known as the Unknown Martyrs of Via Lavicana, were a group of thirty Christians who were martyred together…Via LavicanaMartyrs of RhaituSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Rhaitu were a group of forty-three monks who were martyred by the Blemmyes.RhaituSaint Hunger of UtrechtSaintHe served as a priest and later became the Bishop of Utrecht in the Netherlands in the year 856.UtrechtSaint Chaeremon of NilopolisSaintNot much is known about his early life, but it is believed he was born in the 2nd century.NilopolisSaint Honoratus of ToulouseSaintHe is recognized as the bishop of Toulouse, France, and played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Christianity in the region.Spanish NavarreSaint Athernaise of FifeSaintAlthough not much is known about her early life, Saint Athernaise lived during the early Christian era and is believed to have been born in…FifeSaint Abban of New RossSaintHe is believed to have been born in Ireland and dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity.IrishSaint HungerSaintIn the vast tapestry of Christian history, there are those whose names echo through the centuries not because of a specific deed of glory…Saint ChaeremonSaintSaint Chaeremon , bishop of Nilopolis, and companions, martyrs Commemoration of Saint Chaeremon , bishop of Nilopolis, and many other holy…
Blesseds
5 records
Blessed Thomas HollandBlessedHe was believed to be the son of Richard Holland, a landed gentleman.Sutton, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Ottone of ToulouseBlessedFurthermore, he was the uncle of the queen of Navarre.ToulouseBlessed Jutta of DisibodenbergBlessedShe was the sister of Count Megenhard of Spanheim.Spanheim, Rhineland-Palatinate (in modern GermanyBlessed Bertheid of MünsterBlessedWhile her own birthdate is not recorded, we know that she lived during the 11th century in Münster, Germany.MünsterBlessed Adam of SaxonyBlessedHe served as the sacristan at the Cistercian Loccum Abbey, located in modern-day Hanover, Germany.Saxony
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