Wednesday
May 17
Saints
24 records
Saint Pascal BaylonSaintHe was the son of Martin Baylon and Elizabeth Jubera, both pious peasants deeply devoted to their faith.(feast of Pentecost) at Torre Hermosa, Aragon, (modern Spain)Saint Peter LieouSaintHe was born around 1760 in Guizhou, China, during a period when Christianity was starting to gain a foothold in the country.Guizhou, ChinaSaint Rasso of GrafrathSaintHe lived during the 10th century and is widely revered as a saint and a protector of his homeland.Bavaria, GermanySaint Restituta of CarthageSaintMartyrShe was born in Africa, in an area that is now modern-day Tunisia.AfricanSaint Giulia SalzanoSaintHer father, a captain in the lancers of King Ferdinand II of Naples, tragically passed away when Giulia was only four years old.Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta, ItalySaint Paschal BaylonSaintPaschal Baylón, born on May 15, 1540, and died on May 17, 1592, was a Spanish Catholic religious brother in the Order of Friars Minor.Saint EmilianoSaintThe quiet dignity of the Diocese of Vercelli has long been anchored by the memory of a shepherd whose name is whispered through the…Saint AdrionSaintIn the annals of the early Church, some names shine with the brilliance of a singular witness, while others are known only through the…Saint Solochanus of ChalcedonSaintHe was part of a group of Christians who faced persecution under the reign of Emperor Maximian.ChalcedonSaint Paul of NoviodunumSaintUnfortunately, not much is known about his early life and background.NoviodunumSaint Restituta of VercelliSaintWhile details of her life are limited, her story is an inspiring testament to her faith and devotion.Latter 3rd century Sardinia (part of modern Italy)Saint Cathan of ButeSaintHe was born in Ireland and later became the uncle of Saint Blane, another prominent figure in early Christianity.IrelandSaint Madron of CornwallSaintHe is particularly associated with Saint Madron’s Church in Cornwall, England, where he performed numerous miraculous cures.Cornwall, EnglandSaint Mailduf of MalmesburySaintHe was born in Ireland and lived during a time of great religious fervor in the 7th century.IrelandSaint Adrione of AlexandriaSaintBorn in Adria, Italy, not much is known about his early life and upbringing.Adria, ItalySaint Silaus of LuccaSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he entered religious life as a young man and displayed great dedication…IrelandMartyrs of NyonSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Nyon, also known as Aquilinus, Heradius, and Paul, were a group of Christians who were martyred together during the…NyonSaint MawSaintBorn in Ireland, he immigrated to Cornwall and chose to live as a hermit by the sea near Falmouth.Ireland
Blesseds
4 records
Blessed Ivan ZiatykBlessedHe was born on 26 December 1899 in Odrekhiv, present-day Poland, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.Odrekhiv, in present day PolandBlessed Antonia MesinaBlessedShe was the second among ten children born into a humble peasant family.Orgosolo, Sardinia, ItalyBlessed Bernard of VerdunBlessedBorn into a noble family, he excelled in his education and enjoyed a privileged life.FranceBlessed Isabella CrivelliBlessedShe was born in Milan and later joined the convent of Sant’Apollinare in Porta Romana, becoming a Poor Clare nun.Latter 15th century
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