Saturday
May 20
Saints
29 records
Saint Arcangelo TadiniSaintFrom a young age, he became aware of the sufferings and challenges faced by people in his community.Verolanuova, Brescia, ItalySaint Lydia PurpurariaSaintBorn in Greece, she was a lay businesswoman known for dealing in purple cloth, which was considered the most expensive type of fabric in the…GreekSaint Talaleo of EgeaSaintMartyrHe was born around 265 near Mount Lebanon in Phoenicia, which is present-day Lebanon.Near Mount Lebanon, PhoeniciaSaint Aurea of OstiaSaintShe is believed to have been born in Ostia, a ancient port city near Rome, in the 3rd century.OstiaSaint Ethelbert of East AngliaSaintFrom a young age, Ethelbert showed great piety and a strong desire to pursue religious life.East AngliaSaint Bernadine of SienaSaintBorn in 1380 in Massa di Carrara, Italy, he became renowned for his charismatic preaching, drawing thousands of listeners to the piazze of…Massa di Carrara, ItalySaint Austregisilus of BourgesSaintHe was educated and trained as a courtier to King Gontrano, but despite the promise of a successful worldly life, Austregisilus felt a…Bourges, FranceSaint Bernardine of SienaSaintThe enduring legacy of this holy friar is defined not by a specific date of birth or a singular miraculous event, but by the sheer intensity…SienaSaint Theodore of PaviaSaintLittle is known about his early life, but his contributions as the Bishop of Pavia from 743 to 778 have left a lasting impact on the…PaviaSaint AureaSaintIn the vast tapestry of early Christian witness, few titles carry the solemn weight of the word Martyr.Saint BaudileSaintIn the rugged and historically charged province of Gallia Narbonensis, a name stands as a testament to unwavering conviction.Saint Lucifer of CagliariSaintHis strong devotion to the orthodox faith and vehement opposition to the Arian heresy have made him a notable defender of the Catholic…CagliariSaint Thalalaeus of EdessaSaintLittle is known about his early life, including his birthdate and family background.EdessaSaint Hilary of ToulouseSaintBorn in the early fourth century, not much is known about his early life and background.ToulouseSaint MarcelloSaintAlthough not much is known about his life and personal details, his courage and faith in the face of persecution have left an indelible mark…Saint Basilla of RomeSaintShe was born into a noble and prestigious family, being the niece of Emperor Gallienus.RomeSaint Baudelius of NimesSaintMartyrHe was born in Orleans, France, but his exact date of birth is unknown.Orleans, FranceSaint Anastasius of BresciaSaintHe served as the Bishop of Brescia and played a pivotal role in the conversion of the Lombards from Arianism to Catholicism.Brescia
Blesseds
11 records
Blessed Columba of RietiBlessedLegend surrounds her birth, as it is said that angels gathered around her house to sing, and during her baptism, a dove descended upon the…Rieti, Umbria, ItalyBlessed María Angélica PérezBlessedHer parents were immigrants from Spain, and she was raised in a farm family.San Martín, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBlessed Arnaldo SerraBlessedAlthough there is limited information available about his background and early life, his courageous and selfless actions in the face of…Blessed Guy de GherardescaBlessedBorn in Pisa, Italy, his life is marked by his dedication towards a life of solitude and spiritual contemplation.Pisa, ItalyBlessed Albert of BolognaBlessedBorn in an era where faith and devotion were paramount, he dedicated himself to a life of religious contemplation and service to God.Bologna, ItalyBlessed Rafaél García TorresBlessedMartyrHe is venerated as a blessed in the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on May 20th.Almeria SpainBlessed José Pérez FernándezBlessedBorn on September 4, 1912, in Sorbas, Almería, he grew up in a deeply Catholic environment.Sorbas, Almeria SpainBlessed Tomás Valera GonzálezBlessedHe is venerated for his unwavering faith and courageous witness to Christ, and his feast day is celebrated on May 20th.Sorbas, Almeria SpainBlessed Josepha Hendrina StenmannsBlessedHendrina Stenmanns was born at Issum in Germany in 1852, the eldest of seven children, and as a girl already visited the poor and the sick…Issum, GermanyBlessed Colomba da RietiBlessedBlessed Colomba da Rieti , virgin of Third Order Dominicans At Perugia, Blessed Colomba da Rieti , virgin of the Penance of Saint Dominic…Blessed Guido della GherardescaBlessedBlessed Guido della Gherardesca , hermit At Castagneto in Tuscany, Blessed Guido della Gherardesca , hermit.
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