Wednesday
May 24
Saints
25 records
Saint Simeon Stylites the YoungerSaintHe was the son of Saint Marthe, a devout Christian who passed away when Simeon was only five years old.AntiochSaint Joanna the MyrrhbearerSaintShe is often referred to as "The Myrrhbearer" due to her association with the anointing of Jesus' body after his crucifixion.Saint Afra of BresciaSaintShe was married to a nobleman, and her conversion to Christianity occurred in her adulthood.BresciaSaint David of ScotlandSaintHe had a sister named Saint Matilde, who was his companion during his upbringing and education at her court.ScotlandSaint Donatian of NantesSaintBorn during the 3rd century, he is distinguished as the brother of Saint Rogatian of Nantes, another revered martyr of the faith.NantesSaint Rogatian of NantesSaintHe lived during the height of the persecutions led by Diocletian in the late 3rd century.NantesOur Lady Help of ChristiansSaintThe feast of Our Lady Help of Christians was instituted by Pope Pius VII as a way to express gratitude for the protection and intercession…ChristiansSaint Meletius the SoldierSaintAs an officer in the imperial Roman army, he valiantly served his country while unwaveringly living out his Christian faith.Saint Marciana of GalatiaSaintMartyrShe is most recognized for being part of a group of wives of martyred soldiers under the command of Saint Meletius.GalatiaSaint SusannaSaintMartyrShe is recognized as one of the group of wives of martyred soldiers under the command of Saint Meletius.Saint Gennadius of AstorgaSaintWhile information about his life is limited, he played a crucial role in the restoration and growth of the monastery of San Pedro de Montes…AstorgaSaint PalladiaSaintMartyrShe is best known for being part of a group of wives of martyred soldiers under the command of Saint Meletius.Saint Vincent of LérinsSaintHe began his career as a soldier but eventually retired from military service and found refuge in the monastery of Lérins, located in…Toulouse, FranceMartyrs of PlovdivSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Plovdiv, also known as the Martyrs of Philippopolis, were a group of 38 Christians who were martyred together during the…PlovdivSaint ManahenSaintAlthough not extensively documented, his contributions to the spread of Christianity were significant.Saint Sérvulo of TriesteSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Trieste, Italy, where he later became a prominent figure…TriesteSaint Hubert of BretignySaintDespite facing opposition from his family, Hubert displayed an exceptional devotion to the Catholic faith from a young age.BretignySaint Patrick of BayeuxSaintBorn in the 5th century, little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth.Bayeux
Blesseds
16 records
Blessed Maria GarganiBlessedShe was the youngest of eight children born to Rocco Gargani and Angiolina De Paola.Morra de Sanctis, Avellino, ItalyBlessed Diego AlonsoBlessedWhile some details about his life remain unknown, his contributions to the spread of the Catholic faith in Peru have left a lasting legacy.Blessed John del PradoBlessedHe was born in Morgobresio, in the Kingdom of Léon, Spain, although his exact date of birth remains unknown.Morgobresio, Kingdom of Léon, SpainBlessed Mario VergaraBlessedHis dedication to the Catholic faith and his desire to spread the Gospel led him on a remarkable spiritual journey.Frattamaggiore, Naples, ItalyBlessed Isidore Ngei Ko LatBlessedHe was born on 1920 in Ahtet Tawpon, Kayin, Myanmar.Ahtet Tawpon, Kayin, MyanmarBlessed Juan of HueteBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings, leaving a lasting impact on his community and beyond.HueteBlessed Thomas VasièreBlessedBorn in France, the exact details of his early life and upbringing remain unknown.FrenchBlessed Louiszéphirin MoreauBlessedBlessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau, also known as Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau of Saint-Hyacinthe, was born on April 1, 1824, in Bécancour…Bécancour, Quebec, CanadaBlessed Nicetas of PereaslavBlessedHe worked as a tax collector and was infamous for his greed and merciless collection methods.RussiaBlessed Benedict of CassinoBlessedHe is recognized for his devout spiritual practice and his significant contributions to the religious communities he served.CassinoBlessed John of MontfortBlessedWhile information about his early life and birth remains unknown, his legacy is primarily associated with his courageous actions and…MontfortBlessed Philip of PiacenzaBlessedBorn in an unspecified date, he dedicated his life to serving God and the Church while seeking a deeper spiritual connection.PiacenzaBlessed Juan de PradoBlessedBlessed Juan de Prado , Franciscan priest and martyr of Marocco In Morocco, Blessed Juan de Prado , priest of the Order of Friars Minor and…Blessed Louis-Zéphirin MoreauBlessedBlessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau , bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe At the city of Saint-Hyacinthe in Canada, Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau , bishop…Blessed JoannaBlessedBlessed Joanna , wife of Chuza Commemoration of Blessed Joanna , wife of Chuza, procurator of Herod, who together with other women served…Blessed Filippo da PiacenzaBlessedBlessed Filippo da Piacenza , Augustinian priest At Piacenza, Blessed Filippo , priest of the Order of the Hermits of Saint Augustine , who…
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