Saturday
April 8
Saints
15 records
Saint Dionysius of AlexandriaSaintHe was born around the year 190 in Alexandria, Egypt.Alexandria, EgyptSaint Julia BilliartSaintShe was the sixth of seven children born to Jean-François Billiart and Marie-Louise-Antoinette Debraine, who were humble peasant farmers.Cuvilly, department of Oise, Picardy, FranceSaint Amantius of ComoSaintBorn in Canterbury, England, he lived during the 5th century AD.Canterbury, EnglandSaint Agabus the ProphetSaintBorn in Antioch, he had a significant role in the early Christian community and made notable prophecies.AntiochSaint Julie BilliartSaintShe lived for 64 years and died on 8 April 1816 in Namur.Saint DionysiusSaintIn the intellectual crucible of Egypt, where faith and philosophy often intersected, one name stands out for its enduring resonance within…Saint Asyncritus of MarathonSaintWhile not much is known about his life, his association with the early Christian community and mention in the Epistle to the Romans by Saint…MarathonSaint Herodion of PatrasSaintHe was a first-century bishop of Patras, a city located in modern-day Greece.PatrasSaint ConcessaSaintNot much is known about her early life, but her story of martyrdom has captivated the hearts of many Catholics throughout history.Saint Redemptus of FerentiniSaintHe was born in the 6th century and served as the Bishop of Ferentini, Italy.FerentiniSaint Beata of RibnitzSaintLittle is known about her early life, but it is believed that she received a privileged upbringing due to her noble birth.Mecklenburg, GermanySaint Dionysius of CorinthSaintAlthough there isn't much information available about his early life, his significant contributions to the Church and his enduring legacy…CorinthSaint Phlegon of HyrcaniaSaintWhile not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he may have been one of the "70 Disciples of Christ," who were…HyrcaniaSaint AgabusSaintSaint Agabus , prophet Commemoration of Saint Agabus , prophet, who, as the Acts of the Apostles attest, moved by the Spirit, prophesied a…Saint DenisSaintSaint Denis , bishop of Corinth Commemoration of Saint Denis , bishop of Corinth, who, gifted with a wonderful knowledge of the word of God…
Blesseds
10 records
Blessed Clement of OsimoBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to a life of faith and service to the Church as a priest.Osimo or San Elpidio (sources vary), ItalyBlessed Augustus CzartoryskiBlessedHe was the oldest child of Prince Ladislaus and Princess Maria Amparo, daughter of the Queen of Spain.Paris, FranceBlessed Martino of PegliBlessedHaving come from an esteemed background, Martino pursued a career in the military and became a knight.Rimini or Ancona, Italy (records vary)Blessed Julian of Saint AugustineBlessedAs a young man, he worked as a tailor's apprentice, but he felt a calling to the religious life.Medinaceli, Castile, SpainBlessed Domingo Iturrate ZuberoBlessedBorn on May 11, 1901, in Dima, Vizcaya, in the Basque region of Spain, Domingo displayed an early inclination towards the spiritual life and…Dima, Vizcaya, in the Basque region of SpainBlessed Gonzalo MercadorBlessedBorn in an unknown date, little is known about his early life and background.Blessed Libania of BusanoBlessedShe was descended from the dukes of Lombardy, and her aristocratic upbringing provided her with a privileged life.Barbania, ItalyBlessed Julián de San Agustín Martinet GutiérrezBlessedBlessed Julián de San Agustín Martinet Gutiérrez , Discalced Franciscan religious At Alcalá de Henares in Spain, Blessed Julián de San…Blessed August Franciszek CzartoryskiBlessedBlessed August Franciszek Czartoryski , Salesian priest At Alassio near Albenga in Liguria, Blessed August Franciszek Czartoryski , priest…Blessed Clemente da OsimoBlessedBlessed Clemente da Osimo , Augustinian priest At Orvieto in Umbria, Blessed Clemente da Osimo , priest of the Order of the Hermits of Saint…
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