Saints of the day january 24

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Saint Francis of Sales (s. XVII)

He is the patron saint of journalists. He was a writer who was born in 1567 in Savoy who worked for the transmission of the gospel truth. During his childhood, his mother told him the catechism and at age 14 he entered the University of Paris. He excelled in rhetoric and philosophy, surrendered to the study of Theology and was consecrated to God. At age 24 he obtained the doctorate in laws, and in 1593 he was ordained priest. He preached through many cities and participated in the reconquest of the Chablais. In this arduous task, he began his career as writer, developing a set of pamphlets of the doctrine of the Church. Thanks to their work the number of conversions increased and re-established the Catholic faith in the province. He was Bishop of Geneva for over 21 years and died in 1622. His last word was the name of Jesus.

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Saint Exuperancio (s. V)

In Cingoli, of the Piceno (today Italy), saint Exuperancio, Bishop (c. s. V).

Blessed Marie Poussepin (s. XVIII)
Saint Feliciano, obispo (s. III)

In Foligno, Umbria City (today Italy), saint Feliciano, who is considered the first bishop of this region (c. s. III).

Saint Sabiniano (s. III)

In the region of Troyes, Lugdunensis Gaul (now France), St. Sabiniano, martyr (s. III).

Blessed Paola Gambara Costa (s. XVI)
Blessed Timothy Giaccardo (s. XX)
Saint Xenia (s. V)

Daughter of a Roman Senator, fled his home to give your life to God and to others, and ended his days serving the poor in the city of Milass, being an example of humility and spirit of service.