Friday
June 16
Saints
34 records
Saint Julitta of IconiumSaintMartyrNot much is known about her early life, but she was born in Iconium (modern-day Konya, Turkey) during the third century.IconiumSaint Benno of MeissenSaintHis mother was the Blessed Bezela of Goda, and from an early age, Benno displayed an affinity for the Church.Hildesheim, GermanySaint Cyriacus of IconiumSaintMartyrWhile there are some doubts about the historical accuracy of his story, he is venerated as a martyr and is celebrated as a saint in the…IconiumSaint LutgardisSaintShe was a beautiful young girl with a love for clothes and no apparent religious vocation.Tongres, Limburg, BelgiumSaint Palerio of TeleseSaintNot much is known about his early life and background, but historical records indicate that he was a highly respected figure in the Catholic…TeleseSaint Aurelian of ArlesSaintHe was born in the Gaul region (modern-day France), although the exact date of his birth is unknown.ArlesSaint Tycho of AmathusSaintHe was the son of a poor baker and is best known as the first bishop of Amathus, which is now modern-day Limassol in Cyprus.AmathusSaint Ceccardus of LuniSaintMartyrBorn in Luni, Italy, he dedicated his life to serving God and the people of his diocese.LuniSaint Similian of NantesSaintHe lived during the 4th century and became known for his remarkable holiness, as attested by Saint Gregory of Tours.NantesSaint ElidanSaintLittle is known about her early life and family background, as historical records from that period are scarce.Saint Ferrutio of BesançonSaintBorn in Asia Minor, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christ as a deacon and missionary.Asia MinorSaint Ferreolus of BesançonSaintBorn in Asia Minor, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christ as a priest and missionary.Asia MinorSaint Cettin of OranSaintAlthough little is known about his early life, his contributions to the spread of Christianity in Ireland have left a lasting impact.OranSaint Amandus of BeaumontSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life and background, he is believed to have been born in Scotland in the 6th century.ScottishSaint Ilpidius of BrioudeSaintHe was raised as a pagan, but as an adult, he underwent a profound conversion to Christianity.Gévaudan region of Gaul (in the south of modern FranceSaint Ismael of MeneviaSaintBorn in Brittany, France, Saint Ismael was the son of Budic, the prince of Cornouaille.MeneviaSaint Felix of San FeliceSaintHe eventually settled in the village of San Felice near Narni, Italy, where he spent the rest of his life devoted to serving the Church and…PalestineSaint Crescentius of AntiochSaintCrescentius is believed to have been born in Antioch, an ancient city located in present-day Turkey, sometime during the first century.Antioch
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- Saint Justina of Mainz
- Saint Maurus of San Felice
- Saint Aureus of Mainz
- Saint Actinea of Volterra
- Saint Graecina of Volterra
- Saint Aitheachan of Colpe
- Saint Tycho
- Saint Cunigunde of Rapperswil
- Saint Ceccardo
- Saint Benno
- Saint Aurélien
- Saint Lutgarde
- Saint Similien
Blesseds
7 records
Blessed LimbaniaBlessedDespite her family's efforts to arrange a proper marriage for her, Limbania felt a strong call to religious life from a young age.CyprusBlessed Anna Maria Teresa SchererBlessedShe was the fourth of seven children, and unfortunately, her father passed away when she was only seven years old.Meggen, Luzern, SwitzerlandBlessed Thomas RedyngBlessedBorn in an unknown date and place, Thomas dedicated his life to the service of God within the walls of the monastery.Blessed Antoine AurielBlessedHe served as a priest and parochial vicar in the diocese of Cahors, France during a period of great turmoil in the country's history, the…Fajolles, Lot, FranceBlessed Donizetti Tavares de LimaBlessedHe came from a family of nine boys, born to Tristão and Francisca Cândida Tavares de Lima.Cássia, BrazilBlessed Gaspare BurgherreBlessedWhile he is not widely known by any other names, the legacy he left behind is one of unwavering faith and courageous actions.Blessed Maria Theresia SchererBlessedBlessed Maria Theresia Scherer , virgin, cofounder of the Sisters of Charity of the Holy Cross of Ingenbohl In the territory of Ingenbohl in…
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