Wednesday
May 31
Saints
23 records
Saint Camilla Battista VaranoSaintShe was born into a wealthy and noble family, with her father being the prince of Camerino.Camerino, Macerata, ItalySaint Mechtildis of EdelstettenSaintShe came from a noble family, being the daughter of Count Berthold and Sophie of Andechs, and was the sister of Blessed Euphemia of…Bavaria, GermanySaint Silvio of ToulouseSaintBorn in the early 4th century, not much is known about his early life or family background.ToulouseSaint Hermias of ComanaSaintWhile there is little detailed information about his life, his story has been mentioned prominently in Greek liturgy.ComanaSaint Nowa MawaggaliSaintHe was a member of the Ngabi clan and is recognized as one of the Martyrs of Uganda, who courageously embraced their faith and ultimately…Buganda, UgandaSaint Petronilla of RomeSaintContrary to popular legend, there is no historical evidence to support the claim that she was the daughter of Saint Peter.Roman citizenSaint Felice of NicosiaSaintHe was the son of a shoemaker and learned his father's trade at a young age.Nicosia, ItalySaint Crescentian of SassariSaintHe is believed to have been martyred for his unwavering faith and dedication to the Christian religion.SassariMartyrs of the Via AureliaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of the Via Aurelia, also known as Justa, Lupus, Tertulla, and Thecla, were four Christians who were martyred together during the…the Via AureliaSaint Donatian of CirtaSaintUnfortunately, due to the limited information available, not much is known about his life and the precise details of his martyrdom.CirtaSaint Ernin of CremchoillSaintAlthough listed in the Tallagh and Donegal Martyrologies, there is unfortunately very little information available about his life.CremchoillSaint Alexander of AuvergneSaintUnfortunately, due to the limited historical records available, few details about his life and early background have survived.AuvergneSaint Galla of AuvergneSaintUnfortunately, limited information on her life has survived, but her faith and devotion have left a lasting impact.AuvergneSaint Winnow of CornwallSaintUnfortunately, not much information about his life has survived, and the details of his story remain elusive.IrelandSaint Myrbad of CornwallSaintUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive biography.IrelandSaint Mancus of CornwallSaintWhile little information exists about his life, he is honored with a church dedicated to his name.IrelandSaint Paschasius of RomeSaintWhile specific details of his life are limited, historical documents suggest that he lived in Rome, Italy during the 5th and 6th centuries.RomeMartyrs of GeronaSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Gerona, also known as the Martyrs of Gerunda or Martyrs of Girona, were a group of Christians who were martyred together.Gerona
Blesseds
14 records
Blessed James SalomoneBlessedHe was born into a noble family as an only child.Venice, ItalyBlessed Mariano of RoccacasaleBlessedHis childhood nickname, Cicchetti, which means "snack size" or "little bit," reflected his small stature and gentle nature.Roccacasale, L’Aquila, ItalyBlessed Vitalis of AssisiBlessedHe lived a wayward and sinful youth, indulging in worldly pleasures.Bastia Umbra, ItalyBlessed Nicolas BarréBlessedHe received his education from the Jesuits before joining the Minims of Saint Francis of Paola at the young age of 19.Amiens, Somme, FranceBlessed Nicholaus of VangadizzaBlessedWhile specific details regarding his life and background are scarce, historical records indicate his significant contributions to the…VangadizzaBlessed Iacobus Chu MunmoBlessedOrphaned at a young age, he was raised by his grandmother, who instilled in him a deep sense of faith.Suzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaBlessed Juan Moya ColladoBlessedHis unwavering faith and commitment to his Catholic beliefs ultimately led to his martyrdom in defense of his religious convictions.Almeria SpainBlessed Thomas WatkinsonBlessedBorn in Menthorpe, North Yorkshire, England, little is known about his early life and background.Menthorpe, North Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Kasper GerarzBlessedHe was born in 1544 in the Netherlands, during a time of religious and political tumult in Europe.The NetherlandsBlessed Robert ThorpeBlessedHe is also known as "Blessed Robert Thorpe of York" and sometimes referred to as "Robert Thorpe of York.Yorkshire, EnglandBlessed Nicholaus of VaucellesBlessedHe lived during the 12th century and is recognized as a significant figure in the history of the Cistercian Order.VaucellesBlessed Nicholas BarréBlessedBlessed Nicholas Barré , Minim priest, founder of the Sisters of the Infant Jesus At Paris in France, Blessed Nicholas Barré , priest, who…Blessed Giacomo SalomoniBlessedBlessed Giacomo Salomoni , Dominican priest At Forlì, Blessed Giacomo Salomoni , priest: while he was still an adolescent, his father died…Blessed Virgin Mary Feast of the Visitation of the BlessedBlessedThe Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary , when she came to her cousin Elizabeth and…
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