Monday
April 17
Saints
24 records
Saint Robert of MolesmeSaintHe hails from a noble French family and dedicated himself early on to a life of religious service.Near Troyes, Champagne (in modern France)Saint Kateri TekakwithaSaintShe was the daughter of a Christian Algonquin woman who was captured by the Iroquois and married to a non-Christian Mohawk chief.Osserneon (Auriesville), modern New York, USASaint Acacius Agathangelos of MeliteneSaintBorn in the 3rd century, Saint Acacius Agathangelos became widely recognized for his efforts in defending orthodox Christianity...MeliteneSaint Donnan of EiggSaintBorn in unknown circumstances, Donnan joined the monastic community of Iona, where he developed a deep devotion to God and a desire to bring…EiggSaint Landericus of SoigniesSaint, Landricus of ...FranceSaint Robert of ChaisedieuSaintHe came from a noble lineage and was said to be a distant relative of Saint Gerald of Aurillac.Auvergne, FranceSaint Marcian of North AfricaSaintLittle is known about his early life, including the exact date and place of his birth.North AfricaSaint Villicus of MetzSaintHe is best remembered as the Bishop of Metz in France, serving in this role from 543 to 568.MetzSaint Fortunatus of North AfricaSaintWhile there is limited information available about his life, his devotion and sacrifice in the name of his faith have left an indelible mark…North AfricaSaint Peter of AntiochSaintNot much is known about his early life or family background, as historical records from that time are limited.AntiochSaint Isidore of CordobaSaintBorn in the city of Cordoba, Spain, he was a contemporary of Saint Eulogius and a spiritual student of Saint Elias of Cordoba.CordobaSaint InnocenzoSaintIn the ancient diocese of Tortona, nestled within the fertile valleys of Piedmont, a figure of quiet holiness served as a shepherd to the…Saint Hermogenes of MeliteneSaintWhile limited information is available regarding his life, his devotion to God and his martyrdom alongside Saint Peter have made him an…MeliteneSaint Innocent of TortonaSaintBorn in Tortona, Italy, he lived during a time of immense persecution against Christians under the reign of Emperor Diocletian.Tortona, ItalySaint Elias of CordobaSaintBorn in Portugal, little is known about his early life.PortugueseSaint Paulus of CordobaSaintHe was born in Cordoba, Spain.CordobaSaint UsthazadeSaintBorn in the third century, he was a highly esteemed eunuch in the royal court of Persia.Saint Pantagathus of VienneSaintGrowing up, he received a thorough education that provided him with a strong foundation in both secular and religious matters.Vienne
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Mariana of JesusBlessedFrom a young age, Mariana was known for her exceptional piety and devotion to her faith.Madrid, SpainBlessed Ambrose of MassaBlessedBorn in Massa Marittima, Tuscany, Italy, Ambrose's life was deeply transformed when he encountered the compelling preaching of Blessed…Massa Marittima, Tuscany, ItalyBlessed James of CerquetoBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but at some point, he joined the Order of Saint Augustine and became an Augustinian friar.Cerqueto in Perugia, Umbria, ItalyBlessed Henry HeathBlessedHe was raised in a Protestant family and later became a minister in the Church of England.Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, EnglandBlessed Gervinus of AldenbergBlessedLittle is known about the early life and background of Gervinus, as historical records are limited.AldenbergBlessed Bernard of VillersenbrabantBlessedHe is widely recognized for his exceptional piety, unwavering patience, and steadfast devotion to his faith throughout his lifetime.VillersenbrabantBlessed Max Josef MetzgerBlessedMartyrMax Josef Metzger was born at Schopfheim in Germany on 3 February 1887.Schopfheim, GermanyBlessed Chiara GambacortiBlessedBlessed Chiara Gambacorti , widow At Pisa, Blessed Chiara Gambacorti , who, while still young, widowed of her husband, at the exhortation of…Blessed Giacomo da CerquetoBlessedBlessed Giacomo da Cerqueto , Augustinian priest At Perugia, Blessed Giacomo da Cerqueto , priest of the Order of the Hermits of Saint…Blessed Paul of Saint Magdalene HeathBlessedBlessed Paul of Saint Magdalene Heath , Franciscan priest and martyr of England At London in England, Blessed Paul of Saint Magdalene Heath…Saint Magdalene HeathBlessed Virgin Mary of MercyBlessedBlessed Maria Ana de Jesús Navarro de Guevara y Romero , Mercedarian virgin At Madrid in Spain, Blessed Maria Ana de Jesús Navarro de…
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