Saints of the day january 4
Saint Rigoberto obispo (s. VIII)
In the city of Reims, in Neustria (today France), saint Rigoberto, Bishop, having been expelled from its headquarters by Carlos Martel, against the provisions of the canons, led a humble life.
Celebrate today: Rigo, Rigoberto.
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Saint Faraildis (s. VIII)
Brouay-sur-l ' Escaut, city of the Artois, in Neustria (today France), saint Faraildis, widow, who, forced to marry a violent man, embraced a life of prayer and austerity to old age (740/750).
Blessed Angela widow (s. XIV)
Blessed Thomas Plumtree (s. XVI)
Saint Ferreol obispo (s. VI)
In the city of Uses, in the Narbonnaise Gaul (now France), St. Ferréol, Bishop, wrote a rule for monks, was exiled by envy and returning with his flock within three years, received him with joy, as a true man of God.
Saint Rigomerio (s. VI)
In Meaux, city of Neustria (today France), St. Rigomerio, Bishop (s. VI)
Saint Gregorio obispo of Langres (s. VI)
In Dijon, Burgundy (today France), saint Gregorio, who, after having ruled the region of Autun, was ordained bishop of Langres (539/540).
Saint Isabel Ana Seton (s. XIX)
In the town of Emmitsburg, in the State of Maryland, in the United States of America, saint Isabel Ana Seton, who left widow embraced the Catholic faith and worked hard to found the Congregation of the Sisters of the charity of St. Joseph, in order to educate girls and care for poor children.
Blessed Manuel González García (s. XX)
Blessed Christina Menabuoi (s. XIV)
Saint Hermes mártir (s. IV)
In Moesia (today in Romania), saints Hermes and Cayo, martyrs, originating from Reciaria and Bologna, respectively (s. IV).