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Saints

36 records

Twelve Apostles of IrelandSaintThe Twelve Apostles of Ireland, also known as the Twelve Apostles of Erin or Dhá Aspal Déag na hÉireann, were a group of sixteenth-century…IrelandSaint André BessetteSaintHe was the eighth of twelve children in his family.Mont-Saint-Gregoire, Monteregie Region near Montreal, Quebec, CanadaSaint EigradSaintHe is widely recognized as the brother of Saint Samson of York and a devoted spiritual student of Saint Illtyd.Saint Charles of SezzeSaintHe came from a poor but devout family, and from a young age, Charles worked as a shepherd to support his family.Sezze, Roman Campagna, ItalySaint Juan de RiberaSaintHe was the son of Peter de Ribera, a devout Christian who held prominent positions as the Duke of Alcalá, Spain, and viceroy of Naples…Seville, SpainSaint Andrew CorsiniSaintHe lived a wild and misspent youth until he experienced a profound conversion.Florence, ItalySaint Felix of NantesSaintHe was born into a noble family and received a good education, becoming very fluent in the Greek language.The Aquitaine region of modern FranceSaint Rafaela Porras y AyllónSaintShe was the daughter of the mayor of Pedro Abad, but sadly, her father passed away when she was only four years old.Pedro Abad, Cordoba, SpainSaint BalthasarSaintWhile not much is known about the life of Saint Balthasar, various traditions and legends have contributed to his reputation and veneration.Saint CasparSaintWhile there is limited historical information about him, his role as one of the Magi is significant and continues to inspire devotion among…Saint Abo of TblisiSaintGrowing up, he was raised in the Islamic faith, but later in life, he became convinced of the truth of Christianity.Baghdad, (in modern Iraq)Saint MelchiorSaintAlthough not much is known about him, the story of the Magi is deeply rooted in Christian tradition and has captivated the faithful for…Saint EdeyrnSaintBorn in Brittany, France, he embarked on a spiritual journey that would lead him to become a revered figure in Wales.Brittany, FranceSaint Nilammon of GerisSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, his spiritual journey and strong devotion to God have left a lasting impact on the…EgyptianSaint Andrea CorsiniSaintAndrea Corsini was born on November 30, 1302, and died on January 6, 1373 or 1374.Saint Carlo da SezzeSaintGiancarlo Marchioni, born on 19 October 1613 in Sezze, Italy, was a professed religious of the Order of Friars Minor.Saint JuliusSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life and deeds has survived through the ages.Saint Demetrius of PhiladelphiaSaintHis life and works have had a lasting impact on the early Christian community, although much about his early life remains unknown.Philadelphia
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Blesseds

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Blessed Rita Amada de JesusBlessedShe came from a devout family, where the rosary was an integral part of their daily life.Casalmedinho, Ribafeita, PortugalBlessed Peter ThomasBlessedBorn around 1305 in southern Perigord, France, he embarked on a path of devotion and service at an early age.Southern Perigord, FranceBlessed Gertrude van OostenBlessedShe was born into a humble and poor family, and as she grew older, Gertrude sought employment as a servant for a wealthy family in the town…Voorburch, NetherlandsBlessed Raymond de BlanesBlessedLittle is known about his early life or his family background.Blessed Macarius the ScotBlessedHe was born in Ireland in the 11th century, although the exact date of his birth is unknown.IrelandBlessed Luc of RoucyBlessedHe was closely related to Blessed Irmengard, another individual recognized for their holiness.Late-11th century Roucy, FranceBlessed Gertrud of TraunkirchenBlessedRegrettably, specific details about her date of birth, representation, veneration status, and beatification remain unknown.TraunkirchenBlessed Frederick of SaintvanneBlessedHe was the son of Matilda and Count Geoffrey le Barbu of Verdun.FranceBlessed Liceria of SensBlessedWhile other traditions have attached various stories and legends to her name over the years, we currently have no substantial historical…SensBlessed MacariusBlessedBlessed Macarius , abbot At Würzburg in Franconia, Germany, Blessed Macarius , abbot, who was the first to rule the monastery of the Scots…

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