Friday
June 2
Saints
27 records
Martyrs of Lyons and VienneSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Lyons and Vienne were a group of 48 Christians who lived in the areas of Vienne and Lyon, France during the second century.Lyons and VienneSaint Blandina the SlaveSaintSaint Blandina, also known as Blandina of Lyon, was a courageous Christian slave who lived during the 2nd century AD.Saint Nicephorus of ConstantinopleSaintHe was the son of the secretary to Emperor Constantine Copronymus, who was a staunch supporter of iconoclasm, a movement that rejected the…ConstantinopleSaint Photinus of LyonsSaintHe was born in the first century and dedicated his life to the service of God through his leadership and ministry.LyonsSaint Peter the ExorcistSaintBorn in Rome as a Roman citizen, Peter devoted his life to serving God and helping those afflicted by evil spirits.Roman citizenSaint Erasmus of FormiaeSaintMartyrHe is revered as a martyr and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in the Catholic Church.FormiaeSaint Daminh NinhSaintHe was a Christian peasant farmer in the apostolic vicariate of Central Tonkin (modern Vietnam) during a time of severe persecution against…Trung Linh, Nam Ðinh, VietnamPope Saint Eugene ISaintHe was the son of Rufinianus and grew up in a devout Christian household.Rome, ItalySaint MarcellinusSaintMartyrHe was a prominent priest known for his deep piety and commitment to the Catholic faith.Roman citizenSaint Nicholas PeregrinusSaintAt a young age, Nicholas moved to Apulia, Italy, where he eventually became known as a wandering pilgrim.GreeceSaint ErasmusSaintMartyrThe intersection of pastoral authority and sacrificial witness defines the life of the bishop who gave his name to the church at Formia.Saint Adalgis of ThiérarcheSaintHe was born in Ireland, although the exact year of his birth remains unknown.IrelandSaint Stephen of SwedenSaintBorn in the 11th century, he dedicated his life to the service of God and played a crucial role in bringing Christianity to the region…SwedenSaint BarbarinusSaintAs a result, very little is known about his life and the specific details surrounding his martyrdom.Saint Juan de OrtegaSaintHe was born around the year 1080 in the town of Quintanilla de Ortega, near Burgos.Saint RogateSaintBorn in an unknown time and place, Saint Rogate's legacy as a martyr has endured throughout the centuries.Saint Dorotheus of RomeSaintBorn in the late 2nd century in Rome, Italy, he started his life with a rather notorious occupation as an executioner.Rome, ItalySaint Ada of EthiopiaSaintShe is venerated as a martyr and is recognized for her unwavering faith and commitment to her beliefs.Ethiopia
Blesseds
5 records
Blessed Sadoc of SandomierzBlessedHe studied at the prestigious University of Bologna in Italy, where he deepened his knowledge and understanding of theology.SandomierzBlessed Joseph TienBlessedBorn on 5 December 1918 in Ban Ten, Muang Xåi, Houaphan, Laos, he was deeply committed to his faith from a young age.Ban Ten, Muang Xôi, Houaphan, LaosBlessed Giovanni de BarthulonoBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and became a Mercedarian, a religious order that focused on the redemption of Christian captives.Blessed Demetrios of PhiladelphiaBlessedAt the tender age of thirteen, he made the difficult decision to convert from Christianity to Islam.PhiladelphiaBlessed Guido of AcquiBlessedHis father held the title of Count of Acquesana, which afforded Guido a privileged upbringing.Acqui
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