Tuesday
May 16
Saints
35 records
Saint Simon StockSaintBorn around 1165 in Aylesford, County Kent, England, little is known about his early life.Aylesford, County Kent, EnglandSaint Germerius of ToulouseSaintHe was born around 480 in Angouleme, France, into a pious Christian family, and from an early age, it was evident that he possessed a deep…Angouleme, FranceSaint Ubaldus BaldassiniSaintHe came from a noble family and was related to Saint Sperandea.Gubbio near Ancona, Umbria, ItalySaint Possidius of CalamaSaintHe was born around 370 in North Africa and dedicated his life to defending the true teachings of the Catholic Church.North AfricaSaint Honorius of AmiensSaintFrom a young age, he displayed a deep piety and devotion to God.Porthieu, Amiens, FranceSaint Brendan the NavigatorSaintHe was born in 460 in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, as the son of Findloga and the brother of Saint Briga.Tralee, County Kerry, IrelandSaint Gens of Le BeaucetSaintBorn in 1104 in Monteux, Carpentras, France, he was drawn to the life of a holy solitary from a young age.Monteux, Carpentras, FranceSaint CarantocSaintHe is recognized as a significant figure in early Christianity.Saint Andrew BobolaSaintHe was born into a noble Polish family and received a education at the Jesuit school in Sandomierz.Sandomierz, PolandSaint Peregrinus of AuxerreSaintBorn in Rome, Italy, he was sent by Pope Saint Sixtus II to serve as the first bishop of Auxerre in Gaul.Rome, ItalySaint Andrzej BobolaSaintThe witness of blood remains one of the most profound testimonies within the Catholic tradition, and nowhere is this more evident than in…Saint BrendanSaintAmong the vast constellation of Irish saints, one figure stands out not merely for his earthly foundations but for a celestial journey that…Saint GermierSaintIn the heart of the Aquitaine region of France, within the historic city of Toulouse, the spiritual landscape was shaped by the quiet…Martyrs of Saint SabasSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Saint Sabas is a group of 44 monks who were brutally massacred by Moors at the monastery of Saint Sabas in Palestine.Saint SabasSaint Fiorenzo of OsimoSaintAlthough not much is known about his life, his courageous acts of faith and martyrdom have been remembered and honored throughout the…OsimoSaint Aquilinus of IsauriaSaintUnfortunately, very little detailed information has survived about his life and the circumstances of his martyrdom.IsauriaSaint Abdas of CascarSaintHis life, marked by unwavering faith and courage, exemplifies the virtues of a true martyr.CascarSaint Victorian of IsauriaSaintDespite the limited information available, his life and sacrifice are significant in Christian history.Isauria
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- Saint Mac Laisre
- Saint Peregrinus of Terni
- Saint Francoveus
- Saint Hilary of Pavia
- Saint Felix of Uzalis
- Saint Fort of Bordeaux
- Saint Annobert of Séez
- Saint Primael of Quimper
- Saint Maxima of Fréjus
- Saint Fidolus of Aumont
- Saint Gennadius of Uzalis
- Saint Carantac
- Saint Diocletian of Osimo
- Saint Adamo
- Saint Phal
- Saint Ubaldo
- Saint Pèlerin
Blesseds
14 records
Blessed Louis of MercyBlessedUnfortunately, there is no specific information available regarding his date of birth or the details of his early life.Blessed Adam of San SabineBlessedBorn in Fermo, Italy, Adam dedicated his life to serving God and others through a life of prayer, asceticism, and leadership within the…Fermo, ItalyBlessed Adam of AdamiBlessedWhile not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the 13th century.AdamiBlessed Vladimir GhikaBlessedHe came from a noble lineage as the grandson of Prince Gregory V, the last ruler of Moldavia.Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)Blessed Zosimo Maria BrambatBlessedHe was born in Milan, Italy, and became a member of the abbey in 1792.Milan, ItalyBlessed Jan Chrysostom ZavrelBlessedHe was widely recognized as Father Chrysostom within his religious community.Chodov, Prague (in modern Czech Republic)Blessed Michal WozniakBlessedFrom a young age, he exhibited a deep sense of faith and dedication to the Catholic Church.Suchým Lesie, Pecice, Mazowieckie, PolandBlessed Vitaliy BayrakBlessedHe was born on 24 February 1907 in Shvaikivtsy, Ternopil’s’ka oblast’, Ukraine.Shvaikivtsy, Ternopil’s’ka oblast’, UkraineBlessed Maturinmarie PitriBlessedLittle is known about his early life, but it is known that he was drafted into the French army and served in Italy during the Napoleonic…Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, FranceBlessed Albertinmarie MaisonadeBlessedBorn in Bordeaux, Gironde, France, he witnessed the persecutions of Christians during this tumultuous period.Bordeaux, Gironde, FranceBlessed Modestemarie BurgenBlessedBorn in Bourgogne, Marne, France, his early life and upbringing remain largely unknown.Bourgogne, Marne, FranceBlessed Ignacealexandrejoseph CardonBlessedBorn in Cambrai, Nord, France, he entered religious life and made his profession as a Benedictine monk on 4 August 1782 at the monastery of…Cambrai, Nord, FranceBlessed Michał WoźniakBlessedBlessed Michał Woźniak , priest and martyr at Dachau Near Munich in Germany, Blessed Michał Woźniak , priest and martyr, who, from Poland…Blessed Vitalii BairakBlessedBlessed Vitalii Bairak , Basilian priest and martyr in Ukraine At the city of Drohobych in Ukraine, Blessed Vitalii Bairak , priest of the…
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