Thursday
April 13
Saints
19 records
Pope Saint Martin ISaintMartyrHis early life and family background remain largely unknown, but he rose to prominence when he was elected as the 74th Pope of the Catholic…Todi, Tuscany, ItalySaint Sabas Reyes SalazarSaintGrowing up in a deeply religious family, he felt a strong calling to serve God and entered the seminary in Guadalajara, Mexico.Cocula, Jalisco, MexicoSaint Carpus of PergamusSaintNot much is known about his early life, but his legacy as a faithful servant of God lives on.PergamusSaint HermengildSaintMartyrHe was the son of Levigild, the Visigoth king of Spain, who adhered to the Arian sect of Christianity.Saint Margaret of CastelloSaintDespite being born blind, lame, deformed, and a hunchbacked midget, Margaret's spirit and faith were unwavering.Mercatello sul Metauro, Pesaro-Urbino, ItalySaint Ursus of RavennaSaintHe was raised in the traditions of his family, but his life took a dramatic turn when he converted to Christianity.RavennaSaint Agathonica of PergamusSaintShe was born in Pergamus, Asia Minor, and was the sister of Saint Papylus of Pergamus, who is also venerated as a saint.PergamusSaint Ida of BoulogneSaintAt the age of seventeen, she married Count Eustace II of Boulogne, becoming the mother of the renowned crusaders Godfrey and Baldwin de…Ardennes, FranceSaint Papylus of PergamusSaintBorn in the ancient city of Pergamus within the Roman province of Asia Minor, his life was marked by service within the Christian community.PergamusBlesseds John Lockwood (Lascelles) and Edward CatherickSaintIn the shadowed alleys of a divided kingdom, where the celebration of the Eucharist became a capital offense, two priests stood firm.Saint Caradoc of WalesSaintHe belonged to a wealthy family and was destined for a life of privilege.Brycheiniog, WalesSaint Agathodorus of PergamusSaintBorn in Pergamus, Asia Minor, during the third century, Agathodorus dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.PergamusSaint Martius of AuvergneSaintDespite his humble origins and limited resources, he gained a reputation for profound holiness and wisdom, attracting many individuals who…Auvergne, FranceMartyrs of DorostorumSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Dorostorum, also known as Dadas, Maximus, and Quinctillianus, were individuals who dedicated their lives to their faith and…DorostorumSaint GuinocSaintHe is commemorated in the Aberdeen Breviary and is recognized as a saint within the Catholic Church.Saint AlbertinoSaintIn the rugged landscape of the Marches, where the mountains rise to meet the sky, a profound witness to the contemplative life emerged from…Saint HermenegildoSaintMartyrSaint Hermenegildo , martyr At Tarragona in Spain, Saint Hermenegild , martyr, who, as son of Leovigild, king of the Visigoths and a…Saint MargheritaSaintSaint Margherita da Città di Castello , Dominican virgin At Città di Castello in Umbria, Saint Margherita , virgin of the Sisters of Penance…
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Blesseds
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Blessed Rolando RiviBlessedHe was born into a humble farming family, and from an early age, Rolando displayed a deep religious devotion and a strong desire to serve…San Valentino di Castellarano, Reggio Emilia, ItalyBlessed Scubilion RousseauBlessedFrom a young age, he exhibited great piety and a strong desire to serve God.Annay la-Côte, Burgundy, FranceBlessed Albertinus of Fonte AvellanaBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God as a Benedictine monk at the Fonte Avellana monastery located in Serra Sant’Abbondio, Italy.Montone, ItalyBlessed James of CertaldoBlessedHe was the son of a knight from Volterra, a town in modern-day Italy.Certaldo, ItalyBlessed Ida of LouvainBlessedAlthough not much is known about her early life, it is believed that she was born around the 13th century.Louvain, FranceBlessed Miles GerardBlessedHe dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church during a tumultuous period in English history when Catholicism faced…Ince, Lancashire, EnglandBlessed Edward CatherickBlessedHe studied at Douai in France, where he pursued his education with great diligence and devotion to his Catholic faith.Carlton, Country Durham, EnglandBlessed Francis DickensonBlessedHe lived during a period of intense persecution of Catholics in England, specifically during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.Otley, West Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed John LockwoodBlessedHe embarked on a journey of faith and education, studying for the priesthood in Rome, Italy during a time when Catholics were facing…Sowerby, Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Isabel Calduch RoviraBlessedMartyrShe was born on May 9, 1882, in Alcalá de Chivert, Castellón, Spain.Alcalá de Chivert, Castellón, SpainBlessed Serafino MorazzoneBlessedSerafino Morazzone was born in Milan in 1747, the third of four children of Francesco and Anna Maria Saldarini.Milan, ItalyBlessed IdaBlessedBlessed Ida , virgin In the Cistercian monastery of Roosendaal in Brabant, in the present-day Netherlands, Blessed Ida , virgin, who…Blessed IdeBlessedBlessed Ide , widow In the monastery of Saint Mary near Le Wast in the Boulogne region in France, Blessed Ide , who, as widow of Eustace…
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