Celebrate today: Esteban, Esteve, Stefania, Stéfano, Steff, Steffany, Stefy, Steph, Stephan, Stephanie, Stephen, Steven, Sthefanny, Tiffany.
View moreCelebrate today: Estefana, Estefanía, Esthefany.
View moreCelebrate today: Guillaume, Guillem, Guillermo, Wilfer, Wilfredo, Will, William, Williams, Willy.
View moreAbbot of the monastery of Cistercian Fitero in Navarre, and founder of the military order of Calatrava.
View moreBorn in 1175 in Villafranca del Penedès (near Barcelona, Spain). Rejecting a comfortable and happy life, had devoted very young to studies of philosophical and legal nature; at twenty he taught philosophy in Barcelona, and at the age of thirty, recently graduate, taught jurisprudence at Bologna. Named Canon in Barcelona, entered the Dominican order and in 1238 was appointed Superior General. He wrote important works of Theology and moral and at seventy years old he left his order to continue teaching and Pastoral Ministry. He died at almost one hundred years old.
Celebrate today: Raimundo.
View moreJacob's wife. She was one of the most beautiful daughters of Laban.
Celebrate today: Rachel, Rakel, Raquel.
View moreSaint Renatus was the Bishop of Mérida and confessor of the faith.
Celebrate today: Renato.
View moreCelebrate today: Ricard, Ricarda, Ricardo, Ricerio, Richard, Richi, Rick, Ricki.
View moreIn 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.
View moreCelebrate today: Bob, Rob, Rober, Robert, Robertino, Roberto.
View morePatron Saint of Peru, America and the Philippines. The first woman declared Saint of all the Americas. The liturgical feast of saint Rose of Lima is on August 23 from the calendar after the reform of the Council; Although held in many places August 30 (the former).
Celebrate today: Rosa, Rosamaria, Rosi, Rosibel.
View moreHoly hermit who reduced his living space to the base of a column.
Celebrate today: Rubén, Rubn.
View moreOne of the Saints most influential and significant of the anachronism in the East. Born in the year 439 in Mutalasca (Turkey). He is admitted to the monastery of Flavian where he received education. Having age, he requests admission to the monastery with eighteen years. With permission from his Abbot, in 457, he moved to the Holy places and meet the deserts of Palestine. It winters in the monastery of Pasarion. It is consolidated in the love of silence and austerity and therefore passes to the monastery of Euthymius, next to Jerusalem, and then to another led by Teoctisto where there is a strict observance and discipline. His life takes on real dimension of anchorite in a departure from everything and everyone in his grotto. There he consume time with abundant prayer, strong penance and work to make racks. Faithful from everywhere come to him, often also priests and bishops. They run by the Christian world Sabbas name. The Patriarch of Jerusalem is appointed Exarch of all monks, hermits and anchorites of the desert. He died a day like today in the year 532.
View moreSoldier of the Roman Empire who was martyred in Rome by his preference for the militia of Christ than of the emperor. He was sentenced to be riddled with arrows, but he survived. Returning to bear witness to his faith, he was beaten to death.
Celebrate today: Bastián, Seba, Sebastià, Sebastián.
View moreHistorical data which have come to us from this Holy Bishop are scarce. He lived in the Roman province of Tarragona and is located in Barcelona towards the year 300. During the persecutions of Diocletian, Saint Severus was elected Bishop of Barcelona, but had to flee to the persecution. However, he is captured along with other priests and martyrs in what is now Saint Cugat.
Celebrate today: Severo.
View moreFather of British origin who fought Pelagian and Nestorian heresies in the 5th century.
View moreAlso called Saint Teresa de Jesús, Virgin and doctor of the Church. Reformer of Carmel, mother of the Discalced Carmelites and the Barefoot Carmelites; "mater spiritualium" (title under her statue in the Vatican basilica); Patron Saint of Catholic writers and doctor of the Church (1970): the first woman, who along with Saint Catherine of Siena received this title.
Celebrate today: Maite, María Teresa, Tere, Teresa, Theresa.
View moreShe is the first Chilean and the first American Carmelite who achieved the honour of the altars.
View moreMemory of Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops and disciples of the Apostle Paul, who helped him in his Ministry and chaired the churches of Ephesus and Crete, respectively. Letters were directed to them by his master that contain wise warnings for the shepherds, in the view of the formation of the faithful (century I).
Celebrate today: Tito.
View moreBorn in Bordeaux (France) in the 8th century, in times in which the Moorish invasion of the peninsula beyond the Pyrenees and reached to Poitiers. Urbicius young and his mother are caught in one of these military raids. The mother dies in captivity while Urbicius is turned into a slave. They served their masters with honesty and humility, hoping for early freedom, asking for the intercession of the Holy children of Alcalá, the Saints Just and Pastor. Their freedom, when it comes, attributed to the intercession of these Saints who feels indebted to. Program and makes a Thanksgiving trip to Alcalá and there saw the dangers of desecration to which they are exposed
Celebrate today: Urbicio.
View moreIn Rome, on the via Flaminia near the Milvian Bridge, Valentine, martyr. Patron Saint of lovers.
Celebrate today: Vale, Valen, Valenti, Valentín, Valentina.
View moreIn the city of Cordoba, in the Hispania Baetica, Saints Acisclo and Victoria, martyrs.
Celebrate today: Vicki, Vicky, Victoria.
View moreZachary, father of Saint John the Baptist, was a priest in the Temple in Jerusalem. After the appearance of the Archangel Gabriel, he would lose speech by his weak faith until he mentions the name of his future son: John (the Baptist).
Celebrate today: Za, Zaca, Zacarías, Zach.
View moreCelebrate today: Rafa, Rafael, Rafaela, Rafel, Raffa, Raffael.
View moreIn the region of Asia minor, commemoration of saint Quirico and saint Julita, martyrs.
In Trier, in the Belgium Galia, saint Quirico, presbyter (s. IV in.).
In Wadowice, Poland, saint Rafael de Saint José (Joseph) Kalinowski, priest, who in the insurrection of the people against the oppressor during the war, was taken prisoner by the enemy and deported to Siberia, and after suffering many calamities, finally recovered freedom, joined the order of the Barefoot Carmelites, who greatly promoted.
In Pisidia saints Bianor Silvano, and martyrs (s. IV).
In Rome, in the cemetery of Ponciano, in via Portuense, saint Quirino, martyr (s. inc.).
At Sabaria (today Szombathely), from Pannonia, passion of saint Quirino, Bishop of Sisak (today Siszeck), the Illirico, and martyr, that bass Galerio emperor was thrown into a river with a mill wheel attached to the neck.
In Rome, in the cemetery of Pretextato, on the via Appia, saint Quirino, martyr, who, being Tribune, crowned his confession of faith with the martyrdom (c. s. III).
In the region of air, in Aquitaine, saint Quiteria, virgen (s. in.).
In Naples, in Campania, burial of Saint Quodvultdeus (Quodvuldeo), Bishop of Carthage, who was banished along with its clergy by the Arian King Geiseric, and abandoned at sea, in old ships and no oars or sails, against all hope arrived at Naples, where died as a confessor of the faith.
In Mainz, the Franconia in Germany, saint Rabano, surnamed "Mauro", Bishop, who, being a monk of Fulda, was elevated to the see of Mainz, and learned man in science and eloquent in speaking, never ceased to carry out everything that could redound to the greater glory of God.
In Daventer, Friesland, translation of St. Radbodo, Bishop of Utrecht, learned, wise Shepherd, who died by visiting farmers.
In Poitiers, Aquitaine, saint Radegunda, Queen of the Franks. When still alive her husband, King Clotario, he received the sacred veil of religious, and in the monastery of the Saint Cruz de Poitiers, that she had commissioned, served Christ under the rule of saint Cesareo of Arles.
Bourges, France, in Aquitaine, saint Radulfo, Bishop, who, caring for life priests, together with priests of the Church which had entrusted collected texts of Saints parents and cannons for pastoral use.
City of Mexico, transit of Saint Rafael Guizar Valencia, Bishop of Veracruz, in Mexico, that during the time of persecution was banished or exercised his episcopal Ministry in a clandestine way.
In Rome, saint Rafaela María of the Sacred Heart batons Ayllon, Virgin, foundress of the Congregation of the slaves of the sacred heart, that being regarded as mental ill, became Holy the last years of his life between tribulations and penance.
In the monastery of Denain, in Hainaut, saint Ragenfreda, Abbess, who with real founded the monastery and presided over it with dignity (s. VIII).
In Toulouse, alongside the Garonne, in France, saint Raimundo Gayrard, teacher school, who, in being a widower, devoted her life to charity, founded this hospital, and, last time, was admitted among the canons of the basilica of Saint Saturnino.
In Huesca, in Aragon, saint Raimundo, who, being regular Canon, was appointed Bishop of Roda and Barbastro, where was expelled three years headquarters for not wanting to fight never with weapons against the enemies of the Christian name.
In Nocera, in Umbria, saint Rainaldo, Bishop, who was a camaldolese monk at Fonte Avellana, and once appointed Bishop, kept the customs of the monastic life.
In the region of the Vestini, on Italy, saint Rainerio, Bishop of Furcone (today L'Aquila), whose ability to manage assets praised Pope Alejandro II.
In Split (Spalato) in Dalmatia, saint Rainero, Bishop and martyr. He was first a monk and then endured great suffering by defending the rights of the Church in the episcopal see of Cagli, and died subsequently stoned in the Split.
In Pisa, in Tuscany, saint Rainerio or Raniero, poor and Pilgrim for Christ
In the monastery of saint Claudio, in the city of León, memory saint Ramiro and his twelve companions, monks, and martyrs, who perished at the hands of the Arians (s. VI).
It was a very fervent monk sent by Saint Bernard in the year 1132 founded the famous monastery of the Valley of the cells, to the North of France, in chambray.
In place of ad-Dahr, in the Lebanon, Himlaya saint Cardigan (Rakqa) ar-Rayy_s, Virgin of the order Libanense from Saint Antonio of the Maronites, that blind at the age of thirty, and paralyzed after in all members, remained in prayer, fixed only in God.
At Senlis, in Gaul lugdonense, St. Regulus, Bishop (s. IV).
In Melinais, in the territory of Angers, in Gaul, saint Reinaldo, who embraced the eremitical life in the mountains of Craon, for better living the precepts of the Lord (c. 1104).
In Bremen, Saxony, saint Remberto, Bishop of Hamburg and Bremen, faithful disciple and successor of saint Oscar, he continued his Ministry for lands of Denmark and Sweden, and in time of the incursions of the Normans worried about redeeming the captives.
Bishop, who after starting the King Clovis in the baptismal font and the sacraments of faith, became Christ all the honest people and, after more than sixty years in the episcopacy, died in the city of Reims, in the Belgium Gaul (now France), death of saint Remigio, famous for his life and his Holiness (c. 530).
In Rouen, city of Neustria (today France), saint Remigio, Bishop, brother of King Pipino, who was concerned about introducing the Roman mode in the singing of the psalmody.
At Ossernenon, territory of Canada, passion of saint Renato Goupil, martyr, doctor and cooperator with St. Isaac Jogues, was murdered with AX blows by a native.
In the town of Sorrento, Campania, saint Renato, Bishop (c. s. V).
In Tongres, in Brabant, in Austrasia, saint Renula or Reinildis, Abbess of the monastery of Eiken (s. VIII).
Commemoration of saint repaired, who is venerated in many places such as Virgin and martyr (s. c. IV).
In Proconsular Africa, commemoration of saint Restituta, Virgin and martyr during the persecution of Diocletian (c. 304).
On the via Nomentana, in the sixteenth milestone from the city of Rome, saint Restituto, martyr (s. c. IV).
In Cartago, saint Restituto, Bishop, whose holiday delivered Augustine a sermon to the people talking about it (c. 360).
In Autun in Gaul Lugdunensis, St. Reticio, Bishop, of whom Augustine concerns the great authority that he enjoyed as a bishop in the Church, and Jerome remembers him for his illustrious comments to Holy Scripture (s. IV).
Andlau, of the lower Lotharingia (Alsace), saint Ricarda, who, being Queen, scorned the power ground by serving God in the Monastery founded by herself (c. 895).
Saint Ricardo Gwyn, martyr, that parent and school teacher, professed the Catholic faith, being imprisoned on charges of persuading other people to conversion, and after repeated torture, keeping their faith, was hanged in the town of Wrexham, in Wales, and even breathing, quartered.
In Andria, Apulia, saint Ricardo, Bishop, who English birth and famous for its merits, it received with devotion the relics of the Saints Erasmus and Ponciano.
In Milan, in Italy, saint Ricardo (Herminio Felipe) Pampuri, who, after having exercised in the world with great generosity his profession as a doctor, he entered the order of St. John of God, and at the end of two years, piously rested in the Lord.
The eremo of Crezy forest, the region of Amiens in Neustria, saint Ricario or Riquerio, priest, who, moved by the preaching of Scottish monks, became a life of penance.
In the monastery of Marchiennes, in the region of Cambray, in Austrasia, saint Rictrudis, Abbess of origin basco, who, after the violent death of her husband Adalbaldo, took the Holy veil religious Council of saint loving, ruling with great success to its nuns in that monastery (c. 688).
In Meaux, city of Neustria (today France), St. Rigomerio, Bishop (s. VI)
In the monastery of Stavelot, in Brabant, St. Rimagilo, Bishop and Abbot, who, in addition to the monastery of Solignac, in Limoges, founded two others: Stavelot and Malmedy, in the forested solitude of Ardennes (c. 671-679).
In the monastery of Chaise-Dieu in Auvergne, France, Saint Robert, Abbot, who, having been removed to this place to live as solitary, many brothers, joined him and with his preaching and example of life he met a good number of them.
In the monastery of Molesme, France, Saint Robert, Abbot, who, desirous of a monastic life more simple and strict, and founder of monasteries and upper endeavored, now director of hermits and eminent Restorer of monastic discipline, founded the monastery of Cistercian, who governed as the first Abbot, and called again as Abbot to Molesmes, there rested in peace.
In Newminster, Northumberland, England, St. Robert, Abbot of the Cistercian order, who, lover of poverty and the life of prayer, together with twelve monks established this monastery, who in turn was the origin of the other three houses.
In London, (Robert) Robert Southwell, priest of the society of Jesus and martyr, who for several years exercised his Ministry in the city and its surroundings and composed spiritual writings. Arrested for being a priest, by order of the same Queen was severely tortured, ending his martyrdom to be hanged at Tyburn.
In the Argona forest, on the banks of the Meuse, in Austrasia (today France), St. Rodingo, Abbot, founder and pious superior of the monastery of Beaulieu, close to Lyon (s. VIII inc.).
In London, England, Saints Edmundo Campion, Rodolfo Sherwin and Alejandro Briant, priests and martyrs during the reign of Isabel I, distinguished by its strength and character.
In the town of Ejutla, in Mexico, saint Rodrigo Aguilar, priest and martyr during the persecution was hung from a tree by soldiers, gloriously achieving martyrdom who wished to.
In Cartago, commemoration of Saint Rogaciano, presbyter, who, during the persecution under the Emperor Decio, its Bishop, St. Cyprian, entrusted with the administration of the Church of Carthage, and along with saint Felicisimo suffered torture and prisons by the name of Christ (s. III).
In Canne, in Apulia, saint Rogerio, Bishop (s. XII).
In Constance, of Neustria, St. Romacario, Bishop (s. VI).
In the Jura Mountain, in the lugdunensis region of Gaul, burial of the Abbot saint Román, who, following the examples of the ancient monks, first embraced the eremetica life and then was the father of many monks.
In Antioch of Syria, St. Román, martyr, Deacon in the Church of Caesarea, who when he saw, in the persecution under the Emperor Diocleciano, that Christians obeyed his decrees and approached the statues of idols, called them in public to the resistance, by which, after a cruel torments and cut off his tongue, was strangled in prison, thus causing his glorious martyrdom.
In Auxerre, of Neustria, saint Román, Bishop (c. 564).
In Rouen, of Neustria, saint Román, Bishop, who downed the symbols of the pagans who were still revered in his city, convinced the good to improve and the bad guys to abandon his way of acting.
In the place of Blaye, in the territory of Bordeaux, Aquitaine, saint Romano, priest.
In Constantinople, saint Romano, Deacon, who was named melodist by their sublime skill in composing Church hymns in honor of the Lord and the Saints (c. 500).
In the monte en el monte vosego Vosegus (Remiremont today), in Burgundy, saint Romarico, Abbot, who, being noble of the Teudeberto King, retired to the monastery of Luxueil and later founded a monastery on his property, who he directed.
In Nochistlan, in the territory of Guadalajara, Mexico, saint Romas Adame, priest and martyr, in the persecution of the Church was martyred by confessing to Christ the King (1927).
In the town of Bourges, in Aquitaine, St. Romulus, presbyter and Abbot (s. V).
Fiesole, Tuscany, St. Romulus, Deacon, to whom this town celebrates its first martyr (s. inc.).
Mater Matuta (today Saintremo), on the coast of Liguria, St. Romulus, Bishop of Genoa, who I filled with Apostolic ardor, died during a pastoral visit (s. V).
In lower Brittany, saint Ronón (Ronan, Rhone), Bishop, who, a native of Hibernia (Ireland today), how solitary lived in the forests of the region (c. s. VIII).
One of the first South American martyrs. They were killed by Indians in 1628, and canonized by the Pope Juan Pablo II.
In the village Fanjiazhuang, near Wujiao, in china of Hebei province, saint Rosa Fan Hui, Virgin and martyr, who, during the persecution unleashed by the followers of the sect "Yihetuan", was thrown into a river covered with wounds, still with life.
In Tortosa, Spain, saint Rosa Francisca Maria of pains (María Rosa) Molas Vallvé, Virgin, who became the Congregation of sisters of our Lady of consolation, a group of pious women to assist afflicted people.
In Palermo, Sicily, saint Rosalía, Virgin, who is said he practiced the solitary life in the monte Pellegrino (s. XII).
Fréjus, city of Provence, in France, saint Roselina, prioress of Celle-Roubaud, of the order of la Cartuja, who was distinguished by his selflessness and his austerity in food, sleep, and fasting.
In Celanova, Galicia, in Spain, saint Rosendo, formerly Bishop of Dumio, who took care of promote or establish the monastic life in the same region and having renounced the episcopal function, took the monastic habit in the monastery of Celanova, who then presided as Abbot.
In Pavia, Lombardy, St. Rotobaldo, Bishop, exemplary male for his withdrawal, who was distinguished by its interest in divine worship and relics of the Saints.
In the town of Forlimpopoli, Emilia, saint Rufilo, Bishop, who seems to have been the first to this church, ruled from which won for Christ to the people of the surrounding area (s. V).
In Assisi, Umbria, saint Rufino, who is considered first bishop of that city and martyr (s. c. IV).
At Soissons, in the Gaul Belgium, saint Valerio and saint Rufino, martyrs (s. IV).
In Avignon, Provence, saint Rufo, regarded as the first that was at the forefront of the Christian community in this city (s. IV).
At Capua, in Campania, saint Rufo, martyr (s. III/IV).
Commemoration of St. Rufus, whom the blessed Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, says it was a chosen of the Lord (century I).
In Mechelen, Brabant, Saint Rumoldo, who is revered as a hermit and martyr.
At Bingen, in Austrasia, the Rhine and near Mainz, St. Rupert, Duke, that, when I was still very young, made a pilgrimage to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles, and to return to their lands, erected several churches. He went to meet the Lord just turned nineteen (s. VIII).
In Auvergne, Aquitaine (now France), saint rustic, Bishop, who, being a priest in the same city, took the bishopric with great applause from the people (s. V).
In Narbonne, in the South of Gaul, saint rustic, Bishop, who eager to depose its function to retire to a life of silence, was convinced by the Pope saint León I Magno to the perseverance, comforted, remained in Office and in the work that it had entrusted to him (c. 461).
In Arles, in Provence, in Gaul, saint Rusticola, Abbess, who ruled their nuns Holy for almost sixty years.
In Africa, commemoration of Saint Rutilio, martyr. For a long time he escaped persecution, fleeing from one place to another and, sometimes, saved from danger by money, but finally arrested unexpectedly and presented to the President, he was tortured with great torments and finally thrown into the fire, receiving the Crown of a glorious martyrdom (c. 212).
In Rome, in the monastery of Saint Cesareo, saint Sabas, monk, called the young, together with his brother saint Macario spread the monastic life by Calabria and Lucania, in time of the devastation caused by the Saracens.
In Cappadocia, St. Sabas Godo, martyr during the persecution of Christians under Athanaric, King of the Goths, by rejecting three days after the celebration of the Easter food inmolados idols, after cruel torments was thrown into a river.
In the village of Totoclan, in the region of Guadalajara, Mexico, saint Saba Reyes, priest and martyr, who, by Christ the priest and King of the universe, he was executed during the Mexican persecution.
At Rome, commemoration of saint Sabina, whose Church holder built on the Aventine hill bears his name, worthy of veneration (422-432).
Saints Vicente, Sabina and Cristeta (brothers martyrs of the 4th century)
In the region of Troyes, Lugdunensis Gaul (now France), St. Sabiniano, martyr (s. III).
In Spoleto, Umbria, saint Sabino, who is venerated as a bishop and martyr (c. 300).
In the region of Bigorre (Saint-Savin-of-Lavedan), at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains, saint Sabino, hermit, who illustrated the monastic life in Aquitaine (s. V).
Sabino Saints and Cipriano, martyrs, Brescia, V. s.
In Hermopolis, in Egypt, saint Sabino, martyr, who ended up being thrown into the river after several torture (s. IV).
In Canosa, Puglia, saint Sabino, Bishop, who was friend of saint Benito and legacy of the Roman see in Constantinople, to defend the real against the Monophysite heresy (c. 566) faith.
In Limoges, in Aquitaine, Saint priest, Bishop, who was a monk and Abbot, and later Bishop, but at the end of his life would again return to monastic life (s. VIII).
In Paris, from Gaul, transit of St. priest, Bishop of Lyon, who lived in the love and fear of God, dying in that city during a Council.
In Beth Lapat, the Kingdom of the Persians, passion of the Sadoth Saints, Bishop of Seleucia, along with one hundred and twenty-eight fellow martyrs, priests, clergy and consecrated virgins, who, refusing to worship the Sun, were imprisoned and, after cruel torments, suffered death by actual sentence.
In Laodicea, Phrygia, St. Ságar, Bishop and martyr, who suffered from in time of Servilius Paulo, proconsul of Asia, (c. 170).
Laon, of Neustria (today France), saint Salaberga, Abbess, who is said to saint Columbano cured him of his blindness and channeled it to the service of God (c. 664).
In Jerusalem, commemoration of the Holy Women María de Cleofás and Salome, who, together with Magdalena María, early in the morning of Easter day came to the grave of the Lord to anoint his body and received the first announcement of the resurrection (century I).
In lower Brittany, saint Solomon, martyr, who while was King instituted Episcopal headquarters, he enlarged the monasteries and it retained the justice, but by giving up his post he was blinded and killed by his enemies in the Church.
In Geneva, between the Helvetii (today Switzerland), saint Salonio, Bishop, and before monk on the island of Lerins, that during his bishopric said the doctrine of the Pope Saint Leo the great and explained the Scriptures (post 450) in mystical sense.
Married to Saint Cereal, converted to Christianity, educated in the faith by St. Cornelius Pope. Martyred in the persecutions of Decius, died in Rome the year 251
In Cagliari, in Sardinia, saint Salvador de Horta Grionesos, religious of the order of the Friars Minor, that for the salvation of souls and bodies became a humble instrument of Christ.
In Africa, saint Salvio, martyr, who addressed St. Augustine the people of Carthage on the anniversary of his death (c. s. III).
In Albi, in Aquitaine (now France), saint Salvio, Bishop, who, coming from the cloistered life, was promoted to the headquarters in spite, and declaring a strong epidemic, how good Shepherd did not want to leave their city.
In Amiens, of Neustria, in Gaul, saint Salvio, Bishop, dedicated to the divine Sciences from his youth and decorated by the integrity of Customs (c. 625).
In Valenciennes, in Austrasia, saints Salvio, Bishop, and his disciple, who came to this region from Arvernia, and who were killed under Winegardo, Lord of the place (s. VIII).
In Edessa, in the region of Osrhoena, martyrs Saints Gurias, ascetic, and Samonà, who, under the rule of Diocletian, after prolonged and cruel torments were sentenced to death by the prefect Misiano and beheaded.
In Cordoba, Hispania Baetica, saint Saintdalio, martyr (s. c. IV).
In Constantinople, St. Samson, priest, friend of the poor, having healed of an illness to the Emperor Justinian, attained this lifted a hospital.
At Dol, city of lower Brittany, Saint Samson, Abbot and Bishop, who propagated in Dumnonia Gospel and monastic discipline, he had learned in Wales of the Abbot St. Iltudo (c. 565).
At Verdun, also in Gaul, saint Sainttino, Bishop, who, it is believed, was the first to preach the Gospel in this city (s. IV).
Saint Sarbelio (Joseph) Makhluf, priest of the order of the Lebanese Maronites, that love of solitude and to achieve the highest perfection, left the monastery in Annaya, in the Lebanon, and retired to the desert, where he served God day and night, living with great austerity, fasting and praying.
In the city of Edessa, in Osroene (today Turkey), holy martyrs Sarbelio, presbyter, and Bebaia, his sister, who, baptized by the Holy Bishop Barsimeo, for Christ they suffered martyrdom (c. 250).
Commemoration of St. Demel, Abbot in la Tebaida, who, being disciple of saint Antonio, received the death at the hands of the Saracens.
In Milan, from Liguria, burial of saint Satiro, whose distinguished merits tells his brother saint Ambrosio de Milán. When he was not yet started in the Christian mysteries, he suffered a shipwreck without fear of death, but saved from the waters, he entered the Church of God to not die with empty hands. United in mutual and intimate fraternity to his brother Ambrose, was buried by the Bishop of Milan, next to the martyr Saint Victor of Milan.
At Numancia, in Hispania Cartaginense, saint Saturio, hermit.
In Rome, in the cemetery of Trason, on the via Salaria new, saint Saturnino of Carthage, martyr, who, according to Pope St. Damasus, under Emperor Decio, by confessing Christ, refers in its same homeland was tormented in the Colt and, expatriates, to Rome, after overcoming other atrocious torments, converted to the faith the tyrant Graciano and reached, beheaded, the Crown of martyrdom.
In Carthage, city of Africa, commemoration of the holy martyrs of Abitinia, during the persecution under the Emperor Diocleciano, by having met to celebrate the Sunday Eucharist against what was established by the authority, they were taken by the judges of the colony and guard soldiers. Led to Carthage and interrogated by proconsul Anulino, despite the torture they confessed their Christian faith and the impossibility of giving up the celebration of the sacrifice of the Lord, spilling their blood in different times and places.
Commemoration of Saint Armogastes, Saint Arquinimo and Saint Saturno, martyrs who suffered serious torture and reproach by the confession of the truth (c. 462) in Africa, in time of persecution unleashed by the Vandals under the Arian King Geiseric.
In Nuremberg, in Franconia, Germany, saint Sebaldo, hermit (s. IX/X).
In Seoul, Korea, passion of the Saints Sebastian Nam I-gwan and eight fellow martyrs, beheaded by his Christian faith after suffering cruel torments. They are also commemorated the holy martyrs Lucía Kim, Catalina Yi, widow, and their daughter Magdalena Cho, Virgin, who, imprisoned for his faith in Christ, also died from cruel torment day uncertain of this month. Their names: Saints Ignacio Kim Che-jun, Carlos Cho Shin-ch'ol; Columba Kim Hyoim, Virgin; Magdalena Pak Pong-son and perpetual Hong Kum-ju, widowed; Julita Kim, Agueda Chon Kyong-hyob and Magdalena Ho Kye-im.
In London, in England, commemoration of Saint Sebbo, who, being King of the Saxon Eastern, very devoted to the Lord, let the reign and wanted to die with the monastic habit, who long had wanted (c. 693).
In the monastery of Cestre (today Saint-Seine-l'Abbaye), in the territory of Langres, also in Gaul, St. Secuano, presbyter and Abbot (s. VI).
In the city of Anagni, in Lazio (today Italy), saint Secundina, Virgin and martyr (s. inc.).
In Apulia, saint Secundino, Bishop (s. V/VI).
Via Prenestina, thirty milestones of Rome, saint Secundino, martyr (s. inc).
In Cordoba, Hispania Baetica, saint Secundino, martyr (s. IV).
In Mauritania, St. Secúndulo, martyr, who suffered for the faith of Christ (s. inc.).
At Agaune in Reece, burial of St. Sigismund, King of the Burgundians, who become the place of the Arian heresy to the Catholic faith, instituted a community that should engage without interruption in the psalmody to the graves of the martyrs and atoned for a crime which was perpetrated with penance, tears and fasting. Later, and in the region of Orleans, was thrown into a well by his enemies.
Asti, in the region of transpadana, saint Segundo, martyr (s. inc).
In Iluro (today Mataró), near Barcelona, in Hispania Tarraconensis, memory of Saints Juliana and Semproniana, mártires (s. inc.).
In Albano, of Lazio, in Italy, St. Senator, martyr (s. III/IV).
In Milan, in the province of Liguria, saint Senator, Bishop, whom the Pope Saint Leo the great had sent as legate to Constantinople when it was still priest (c. 480).
In the island Cathaig (Scattery today), in Hibernia (Ireland today), saint Senano, Abbot (s. VI).
In Avranches, at the edge of lower Brittany, saint Senario, Bishop (s. VI).
In Rome, in the cemetery of Ponciano, in via Portuense, Saints Abdon and Senen, martyrs (c. s. III).
In the region of Tours, in Neustria, saint Senoco, priest, who built a monastery in some old ruins, showing regular vigils, prayer and charity towards servants.
In rough, in Portugal, saint Senorina, Abbess, who tells that, through his intercession, God provided bread nuns that need (c. 980).
In Ascoli, city of the Piceno, Italy, Saint Seraphim of Mt. Granario (Felix) by Nicola, religious of the order of the brothers minor Capuchins, who was distinguished by his humility, poverty and piety.
Saint Serafina, converted to the faith by the Apostle Sainttiago, Galicia, s. I
In Algiers, North Africa, saint Serapión, the order of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, who was the first that, for the redemption of captives loyal and preaching in Christian faith, won the Palm of martyrdom.
In Egypt, saint Serapión, Anchorite (s. inc.).
Alexandria, in Egypt, in commemoration of St. Serapión, martyr, who, at the time of Emperor Decio, was the victim of atrocious torments and after dislocate you all members, precipitated from atop his own house (c. 248).
Commemoration of Saint Serapion, Bishop of Antioch, famous for his erudition and doctrine, who left great fame of saintctity (c. 211).
Saint Serena in Rome, Empress, wife of Emperor Diocleciano. Converted and baptized by Saint Ciriaco, he practiced the Catholic religion in the Palace of the Emperor, and saved the lives of many Christians, interposing his influence before this monster of cruelty.
In Marseille, in Provence, in Gaul, Sereno St., Bishop. When the Pope saint Gregorio Magno I sent Augustine and his companions to evangelize England, it gave them hospitality, and as he headed to Rome, piously rested in the Lord in Biandrate, near Vercelli.
In Rome, at Saint Peter's basilica, burial of Pope Saint Sergio I, of Syrian origin, who worked in favor of the evangelization of Saxony and Friesland, and looking for the arrangement of dissensions and disputes, preferred death to allow for errors.
In Betsaloe, in the province of Augusta Eufratesia, in Syria, saints Sergio and Bacchus, mártires (s. III/IV).
In the monastery of the Holy Trinity, in the region of Moscow, Russia, saint Sergio de Radonez, who elected hegumen or Abbot, the hermitic and monastic life which he had practiced first spread, and affable man, was Princes counselor and comforter of Christian faithful.
Commemoration of St. Serrano or Serano, Bishop.
In Maastricht, next to the Meuse, in the Belgium Gaul, St. Servacio, Bishop of Tongeren, who tenaciously defended the Orthodox faith nicena about the nature of Christ in controversies raised at several Councils (c. 384).
At Rome, commemoration of Saint Sérvulo, who paralyzed from early childhood, lying on a porch, near the Church of saint Clemente, was always thank God in pain, writes St. Gregory I the great, and collecting alms giving to the poor (c. 590).
In Trieste, in the peninsula of Istria, St. Sérvulo, martyr (s. in.).
In Pavia, in the province of Liguria, commemoration of saint Severino Boecio, martyr, distinguished by his science and his writings, who being imprisoned composed a treatise on consolation of philosophy and served God faithfully until the death it inflicted the King Theodoric.
In Bordeaux, Aquitaine, saint Severino, Bishop, who, originating in the regions of East, was warmly received by saint loving, that wanted you as his successor (s. V).
In the city of Cologne, in Germany, commemoration of saint Severino, Bishop, worthy of praise for its virtues.
In Septempeda, in the region of the Piceno, Italy, saint Severino, Bishop, who gave its name to the episcopal City (s. in.).
In Tivoli, Lazio, saint Severino, monk (s. c. VI).
In Château-Laudon, in Gaul, saint Severino, Abbot of the monastery of Agaune (s. VI).
In Agde in the Narbonnaise Galia, saint Severo, Abbot of the monastery he founded in this city (s. V).
In Aquitaine, saint Severo, priest, used their property in the founding of churches and service to the poor (c. 500).
In Bizia (today Wizard), in Thrace, saint Severo, martyr in time of the emperors Diocletian and Maximian, who, according to tradition, converted to the centurion saint Memnón and was martyred after it (c. 304).
In Catania, Sicily, saint Severo, Bishop.
In Naples, Campania, saint Severo, Bishop, he Ambrose loved as a brother and his Church as a father (c. 409).
In Trier, in the Belgium Galia, saint Severo, Bishop, who, disciple of saint Lupo de Troyes, accompanied saint Germán de Auxerre to Britain to extirpate the heresy of Pelagius, and also preached the Gospel among the Germanic tribes (s. V).
In the Valley of Interocrina, in the province of Valeria, in Italy, saint Severo, priest, Pope St. Gregorio Magno I remembered (s. VI).
In Vienne, Gaul Lugdunensis, saint Severo, priest. (c. s. V)
In Ravenna, in the region of Flaminia, saint Severo, Bishop (p. 342).
In Nice, Provence, Saint Siagrio, Bishop, who built a monastery over the grave of St. Pontius.
In Autun, Burgundy (Burgundy today, in France), St. Siagrio, Bishop, whose science and zeal shone in the Councils where intervened (599/600).
At Mariengaarde, in East Frisia, St. Siardo, Abbot of the Premonstratensian order, remarkable by its regular observance and its lavishness to the poor.
In Auvergne, in Aquitaine, saint Apollinare Sidónio. Was prefect of the city of Rome when he was ordained bishop of Clermont, and very well trained in the divine and the human, and owner of great Christian fortress, was faced with the ferocity of the barbarians, as father of the Church and famous doctor (c. 479).
In Rouen, in Neustria, saint Sidónio, Abbot, a native of Ireland, who made monastic life first in Jumièges, then at the monastery of Herio, on the île de Noirmoutier, under the direction of St. Philibert, and finally in the monastery of Saint-Saëns for he founded (c. 684).
Saint Sidronio, martyr, Sens, s. III.
In Carpentras, Provence, Saint Sifrido, Bishop.
In Metz, city of Austrasia, St. Sigebaldo, Bishop, founder of several monasteries.
In Metz, in Austrasia, the Holy King Sigeberto III, who founded the monasteries of Stavelot and Malmedy, as well as many others, and is distinguished by its liberality in alms to the churches and the poor.
In Vaxjo, in Sweden, saint Siegfried, Bishop, who, a native of England, evangelized with great patience to those people and named after their King Olaf (c. 1045).
In the region of Bourges, in Aquitaine, saint Sigiramnio, Pilgrim and Abbot of Longoret (s. VII).
In Disentis, in the upper Reece (today Switzerland) and saints Plácido, martyr, Sigisberto, abad, this last companion of saint Columbano and founder of the monastery of Saint Martin in Disentis, where he was the first who crowned their monastic life with the martyrdom (s. VII).
In the region of Albi, Aquitaine, saint Sigolena, religious (s. c. VI).
Commemoration of St. Silas, chosen and sent by the Apostles with Paul and Barnabas to the pagan churches to proclaim the Gospel, mission, full of the grace of God, put great effort (s. I).
In the mines of Feno in Palestine, where they were convicted, saint Silvano, Bishop of Gaza, and thirty-nine companions, martyrs, all crowned with martyrdom during the same persecution under Diocletian, to be beheaded by order of Caesar Maximino Daya (c. 304).
In Levroux, the territory of Bourges, in Aquitaine, saint Silvano, hermit (c. s. V).
In Emesa (Homs today), in Syria, saint Silvano, Bishop, who presided over the Church for forty years, and under the Emperor Maximiano, was thrown into wild beasts, together with the deacon Luke and Mocio reader, thus obtaining the Palm of martyrdom (c. 235/238).
On the island of Palmaria, in Italy, transit of saint Silverio, Pope and martyr, who, not wanting to rehabilitate Antimo, heretical bishop of Constantinople, deposed by his predecessor saint Agapito, by order of Empress Theodora was deprived of its headquarters and sent into exile, where he died worn by the suffering.
Troina, Sicily (now Italy), saint Silvestre, Abbot, who lived under the discipline of the Holy fathers from the East (s. XII).
At Rome, commemoration of saint Silvia, mother of the saint Gregorio Magno I Pope, that the same Pontiff wrote that he had reached the Summit of prayer and penance, being optimum example for others (s. VII).
In Auchy, in the region of Morins, burial of Saint Silvino, Bishop (s. VIII).
In Toulouse, in the Narbonnaise Galia, saint Silvio, Bishop, who began the construction of a basilica to welcome with dignity saint Saturnino (c. 400) grave.
In Rome, in the basilica of St. Peter, St. Symmachus, Pope, schismatics who soured life and died like a true confessor of the faith.
In Augsburg, Bavaria, in Germania, St. Simberto, Bishop, who was Abbot of Murbach (c. 807).
In Jerusalem, commemoration of Saint Simeon, Bishop and martyr, who, according to tradition, was the son of Clopas and relative of el Salvador, according to the flesh. Ordained bishop of Jerusalem after Sainttiago, the relative of the Lord, in the persecution under the Emperor Trajan was subjected to various tortures until already elderly, died on the cross.
In the Admirable mount, in Syria, saint Simeón Estilita el Joven, priest and hermit, who lived on a column in intimate relationship with Christ, and composed various treaties of ascetic subjects and enjoyed spiritual charisms.
In the monastery of St. Benedict, along the Po River, in the territory of Mantua, saint Simeon, monk and hermit.
In Trier, in the Rhineland, in Lotharingia, saint Simeon, who, born of Greek father in Syracuse, after carrying eremitical life in Bethlehem and in the Sinai mountain, finally detained in the Tower of the Black Gate of that city, where he died.
In Rome, in the cemetery of Priscilla, on via Salaria new, St. Simetrio, martyr (s. in.).
In Autun, Gaul Lugdubense, St. Simfoniano, martyr, who, while he was taken to the ordeal, her mother, from the wall of the city, called him with these words: "child, child, Simforiano, put your thoughts on living God. Today is not removed you life, but it is you changed by a better» (s. III/IV).
In Nantes, also in the Lugdunensis Gaul, St. Similiano, Bishop, whom saint Gregorio de Tours considered as a great confessor (s. IV).
In the mercury mount, in Calabria, saint Simon, hermit (s. X).
In Rome, saint Simon, monk, formerly count of Crespy, in France, who chose the monastic life, renouncing his homeland, marriage and everything, and then the hermit in the mountains of the Jura, and claimed many times as a legacy of peace for conciliation between princes, died finally in Rome, being buried in the city, in St. Peter's basilica.
In Madrid, Spain, saint Simón de Rojas, priest of the order of the Holy Trinity for the redemption of captives, that accompanied the Entourage of the Queen of Spain, he never traveled on float or perceived salary, but rather between Regal pomp, always was humble, poor, merciful towards those in need, and fervently devoted to God.
In Hue, from Annam, saint Simón Phan Dác Hòa, martyr, who, being medical, family and great charity, reigning Emperor Minh Mang was arrested because he had hosted a few missionaries, and consummated the martyrdom with the decapitation after having endured prison and flogging.
In Milan, in the province of Liguria, saint Simpliciano, Bishop, he Ambrose appointed as his successor and St. Augustine dedicated high praise.
In Autun in Gaul Lugdunensis, saint Simplicio, who, noble and godly lineage, lived with his wife in perfect chastity and was elected Bishop (c. 375).
In the island of Sardinia, saint Simplicio, presbyter (s. III/IV).
In Alexandria of Egypt, saint Sinclética, Virgin, of who has which led eremitical life (s. IV).
In Aussonce, in the region of Rheims, in Neustria, saint Sindulfo, hermit, who chose the solitary life, only known by God (c. 600).
Saints Ariston, Crescenciano, Eutiquiano, urban, Vidal, fair, Merry, Felix, Marcia and Sinforosa, Campania (Italy), 285.
Saint Sintiques; He was disciple of St. Paul and their cooperative in the propagation of the Gospel, as says the writing to the Philippians: "pray to Evodia and Sintiques who feel the same in the Lord. Also please you, faithful companion, that you attend those who worked with me in the Gospel..." And, as St. Chrysostom, it seems that these women were the first fruits of the Church at Philippi, 78.
In Sirmium, in Pannonia, saint Sireno or Sinerio, martyr, Office Manger, who was reported by a woman who had accused his lust, and having declared before the judge their condition of Christian and refusing to sacrifice to the gods, was beheaded (c. 307).
In the cemetery of Priscilla, on the via Salaria new Rome, saint Siricio, papa, to whom St. Ambrose as a true master, praises, conscious of its responsibility over all the bishops, unveiled them documents of parents, confirming them with his apostolic authority.
In Genoa, in Liguria, saint Siro, venerated as Bishop (c. 330).
Near Burgos, in the region of Castile, in Spain, saint Sisebuto, Abbot of Cardeña.
In the city of Cordoba, in the Spanish region of Andalusia, saint Sisenando, Deacon and martyr, beheaded by the Saracens for their faith in Christ.
In Egypt, saint Sísoes, nickname "Magno", hermit, renowned for the perfection with which practiced the monastic life (c. 429).
Near Cenomanum (now Le Mans), in Neustria, St. Siviardo, Abbot of Anille (c. 680).
In Rheims, of the Belgium Gaul, St. Sixtus, considered the first bishop of this city (s. III).
In Rome, Saint Sixto I, Pope, in the time of Emperor Hadrian ruled the Roman Church, being the sixth after Saint Pedro.
In Rome, on the via Tiburtina, along with saint Lorenzo, burial of Saint Sixto III, Pope, who reestablished the Concord between the Patriarchate of Antioch and Alexandria, and the basilica of Saint Maria in monte Esquilino erected for God's people in the eternal city.
Sofia or Sonia (Russian variant of the name), martyr who saw how tormented his own daughters.
In Fermo, from the Piceno, Italy, Visia and Sophia, Virgin Saints and martyrs (s. inc.).
Commemoration of St. Zephaniah, Prophet, who in the days of Josiah, King of Judah, announced the ruin of the wicked in the day of the wrath of the Lord and strengthened with the hope of salvation to the poor and needy.
In Jerusalem, saint Sofronio, Bishop, who was master and friend Juan Mosco, who visited various places monastics, being elected to the death of Modesto for the headquarters of the Holy City, who, when it fell into the hands of the Saracens, valiantly defended the faith and the security of the people.
In the monastery of Ellwangen, in Bavaria, saint Sola, priest and hermit.
Bourges, France, in Aquitaine, saint Solangia, Virgin, who tradition has conveyed that he suffered martyrdom in defense of their virginity (s. c. IX).
In the Lugdunensis Gaul (now France), saint solemn or Solemnio in Chartres, Bishop (before 511).
In Constantinople, Eustolia and Sopatra, Virgin Saints and nuns (s. VII).
Saint Sosípatro, disciple. São Paulo, Berea (Asia minor), s. i. having been sent by the same St. Paul Apostle to preach the Gospel to the island of Corsica, was later Bishop of Iconium. Come back then to Corsica, Cercilino, King of the island, mado which was tormented together with seven robbers, who had converted while in prison; But while the Saints were suffering, he came down fire from heaven which consumed the two children and the wife of the King. In view of the miracle, the King invoked the Dios de Sosipatro, and was later baptized.
In Misena of Campania, in Italy, saint Sosso (formerly Sosio), Deacon and martyr, who, in the words of the Pope saint Símaco, wishing to protect the death to his Bishop, he got also the martyrdom with equal price and glory (c. 305).
In Rome, in via Apia, in the cemetery that bears his name, saint Soteris, Virgin and martyr, who relates St. Ambrose, resigning because of the faith to the nobility and the honours of his family, not provided to sacrifice to idols, let himself overcome by the humiliating insults or feared dying wound by a sword (c. 304).
In Pompeiopolis in Cilicia (today Turkey), St. Sozonte, martyr (s. inc.).
In Norcia, saint Spes, Abbot, who for forty years withstood blindness with admirable patience (c. 517).
In London, in England, holy martyrs Edmundo Gennings, presbyter, and Suintino Wells, who, in time of cruel persecution during the reign of Isabel I, were sentenced to the death penalty, the first as priest, and the second for having hosted, choking them hung on the door of his house and martyring them until death.
In Werda (today Kaiserswerth), island in the Rhine, in Saxony, St. Suitberto, Bishop, who, monk in Northumbria, was fellow of saint Willibrordo and ordained bishop by St. Wifrido, preached the Gospel to the Batavians, Friesians and other peoples of Germania, dying piously in the monastery which had been founded, being already old.
In Bourges, city of Aquitaine (now France), saint Sulpicio, surnamed Pius, Bishop, who passed the Royal Palace to the episcopate, his biggest concern was the care of the poor.
In the town of Bourges, in Aquitaine (now France), saint Severo Sulpicio, Bishop, family of Senators of Gaul, who saint Gregorio de Tours extols his wisdom, his pastoral ministry and its efforts to restore discipline.
At Rome, commemoration of saint Susainta, under whose name, held among the martyrs in the ancient Annals, in the 6th century was dedicated to God the basilica of the title of Gaio, next to the thermal baths of Diocletian (s. inc.).
Winchester, England, St Swithun, Bishop, famous for his austerity and for his love of the poor. He built many churches, visiting always walking.
At Claudiopolis, Honoriade, St. Tación, martyr (s. inc.).
In the place called Quxian, in Sichuan province, in China, saint Tadeo Liu Ruiting, priest and martyr, strangled by hatred of the faith.
At Egea, of Cilicia, St. Talaleo, martyr (s. III).
Near Ramerude (today Arcis-sur-Aube), in the region of Troyes, in Neustria, saint Tanca, Virgin and martyr, who, as he narrates the tradition, to defend her virginity not hesitate accepting death (s. VI/VII).
In Constantinople, saint Tarasio, Bishop, distinguished for his piety and his erudition, who initiated the Nicene Council II, in which parents defended the cult of Holy images.
In Rome, in the cemetery of Callixtus, via Appia, commemoration of saint Tarsicio, martyr, seeking to defend the Holy Eucharist from Christ, a furious mob of gentiles profaning, preferred be slain, dying stoned before that give dogs the Holy things (c. 257). Patron of the servers of the Altar (altar).
In the region of Rodez, in Gaul (now France), saint Tarsicia, Virgin and martyr (s. VI/VII).
At Rome, commemoration of saint Tarsila, Virgin, whose continuous prayer, seriousness of life and singular abstinence praises St. Gregory I the great, his nephew (c. 593).
In the town of Evreux, in Gaul, saint taurine, who is celebrated as first bishop of this city (c. s. V).
In Kitzingen, Germany, saint Tecla, Abbess, who, sent from England to help St. Boniface, chairing first the monastery in Ochsenfurt and then of Kitzingen (c. 790).
In Rome, death of saint Telesforo, Pope, who recalls Ireneo, being the seventh successor of the Apostles, was a glorious martyrdom (c. 136).
In the monastery of Llandaf, Cambria, saint Teliavo, Bishop and Abbot, whose distinguished pastoral efforts are remembered by many churches of Cambria, Cornwall and Armorica.
In the monastery of Jouarre, in the territory of Meaux, in Neustria, saint Telquilde, Abbess, who, noble and remarkable family on its merits and austere in their customs, taught the sacred virgins out to encounter Christ with lighted lamps (c. 670).
In Lycia, St. Temístocles, martyr, who, according to legend, the Emperor Decio time volunteered instead of saint Dióscoro, that was sought to be executed and tortured on the rack, dragged and beaten, reached the Crown of martyrdom (s. III).
In the monastery of Le Dorat, Limoges, in Aquitaine region, saint Teobaldo, priest, who, being regular Canon, was in charge of the Church and never left the monastery than to put at the service of the sick and attend to their needs.
In the monastery of Vaux-de-Cernay, in the Paris region, saint Teobaldo de Marliaco, Abbot of the Cistercian order, serving the most humble to his brothers.
In Salanica, in the territory of Vicenza, saint Teobaldo, priest and hermit, who having been born in the family of the counts of Champagne, France, with his friend Walter resigned to the riches and honors, embracing Christ loneliness and poverty.
In Vienne, of Burgundy, saint Teobaldo, Bishop, who illustrated with his Magisterium that Headquarters for forty-four years, emphasizing charity and piety.
In the region of Montauban, in the Narbonnaise Gaul, death of St. Teodardo, Bishop of Narbonne, who restored his Cathedral Church, stood out for their diligent teaching and undermined by disease, ultimately died in a monastery, giving his soul to God.
Close to Spira in the Rhineland, of Austrasia, in Germania, passion of St. Teodardo, Bishop of Tongeren and martyr, who was killed going to visit King Childerico.
In the territory of Vienne in Gaul, St. Teodario, Abbot, who, disciple of Césareo of Arles saint, established a few cells for monks and was appointed by the Bishop as intercessor before God and presbyter penitentiary for all inhabitants of the city (c. 575).
In Vestervig, in Denmark, saint Teodgaro, priest, missionary in this region, he says is that built the first Church of wood (c. 1065).
In Cordoba, city of the Spanish region of Andalusia, saint Teodomiro, Carmona, martyred monk, still young, during the persecution unleashed by the Saracens.
Near Rossainto, in Calabria, saint Teodora, Abbess, disciple of Saint Nile, the young teacher in the monastic life.
Saint Teodora, Virgin, natural shot, who have greeted the confessors of the faith standing in court, pleading them to remember her, arriving before the Lord was arrested by soldiers and carried the same prefect, and mandate of this was tortured with his torments and finally thrown into the sea.
In Antioch, Syria, saint Teodoreto, priest and martyr, who, according to tradition, it relates the apostate, was captured by Julián Regent of East and, by persisting in the confession of the Christian faith, was martyred.
In territory of Neustria Remense, Theodoric, priest, disciple of Bishop saint Remigio-saint.
In Thrace, saints Teodoro and Pausilipo, martyrs, who, according to tradition, suffered martyrdom at the time of the emperor Hadrian.
In Constantinople, saint Teodoro Estudita, abad, who made a school of scholars, Saints and martyrs who died victims of persecutions by the iconoclasts of their monastery. Three times he was expelled into exile, it was endearing veneration by the traditions of the fathers of the Church and wrote famous treatises about the Catholic faith, exposing the Christian doctrine.
In Marseille, city of Provence, in Gaul (now France), saint Teodoro, Bishop, who, striving to establish ecclesiastical discipline, was persecuted by King Childebert and Guntramno, who exiled him three times.
In Canterbury, England, saint Teodoro, Bishop, formerly monk of Tarsus, elevated to the episcopacy by Pope saint Vitaliano and sent to England almost septuagenario, moderated with fortitude the church he entrusted.
General of the army in time of Emperor Licinio, martyred in 319. In the early days of Christianity, becoming a member of the army was not necessarily a good thing. Be a general was still less positive. However, the only thing we know for sure about Saint Teodoro de Heraclea is that he was a general of the Greek army. When was beheaded by Emperor Licinio because of their faith. Probably many people are surprised to know that an army officer could also be a Christian of deep convictions. The testimony of Saint Teodoro shows that no worthy occupation is a barrier to holiness. A decoy, is clear, and the
In Pavia, in Lombardy, saint Teodoro, Bishop, who suffered exile during the terrible war between the Franks and Lombards (c. 785).
In the village of Siceone, in Galatia (current Turkey), saint Teodoro, Bishop and hegumen, since childhood was distinguished by his love of solitude, embracing a life of austere, and obliged to accept his ordination as Bishop of Anastasiopolis, insisted to the Patriarch of Constantinople to be dispensed from his post and return to his beloved solitude.
Sion in Valais, between the Helvetii (today Switzerland), saint Teodoro, first bishop of that city, who, following the example of St. Ambrose, defended against the Arians Catholic faith and worshipped with magnificence the relics of the martyrs of Agauno (s. IV).
In Tabennese, of the Thebaid in Egypt, saint Teodoro, Abbot, disciple of saint Pacomio and father of a congregation of monasteries (s. IV).
In Constantinople, saint Teodoro, who was called "Triquino" by the rough sackcloth with which it was covered, and led an admirable existence in solitude (s. V).
In Constantinople, saint Teodosia, nun, who suffered martyrdom for objecting to that is throw, as ordered by the Emperor León Isáurico, an image of Christ from the top of the so-called bronze door (s. VIII).
In the desert of Judea, saint Teodosio, cenobita, friend of St. Sabas, who after a long life of solitude accepted along with him many disciples instilled the community life in the monasteries built and already Centennial, having suffered persecution because of the Catholic faith, rested in the peace of Christ.
In Auxerre, in the Gallia Lugdunensis, St. Theodosius, Bishop (s. VI).
In Kiev, Russia (now in Ukraine), St. Theodosius, Abbot, who, according to tradition, he founded the monastery known as the caves, instituting the monastic life.
At Heraclea in Thrace, Saint Teodoto martyr (c. s. III).
In the monastery of Lobbes, in Austrasia, St. Teodulfo, Bishop and Abbot.
In Thessaloniki, Macedonia, saints mártires Agatopodo, Deacon, and Teodulo, reader, that because of his confession of the Christian faith, in the time of Emperor Maximiano, and by order of the prefect Faustino, were thrown into the sea with a stone tied around the neck (s. IV in.).
In Sigriana, in Bithynia, in the monastery of Campogrande, burial of saint Teófanes, surnamed "Chronograph", or Saint Theophanes chronicler who being very rich preferred to become a poor monk, and for defending the cult of sacred images was imprisoned by the Emperor León el Armenio for two years and then deported to Samothrace, where, exhausted from suffering, gave up his spirit.
In Hanoi, in Tonquin, saint Juan Teófano Vénard, priest of the society of foreign missions of Paris and martyr, after spending six years of Ministry work in secrecy and amid great difficulties, agreed with cheerful mood, time of Emperor Tu Duc, being locked in a cave and then slain.
In Nicomedia, Bithynia, St. Teofilacto, Bishop, who banished for defending the cult of sacred images, died in cones of Caria (c. 840).
Commemoration of St. Theophilus, Bishop of Antioch, very erudite man, that occupied this site as the sixth successor of St. Peter and wrote a book for defending the Orthodox faith against the heretic Marcion (s. II).
Commemoration of St. Theophilus, Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine, who at time of the Septimio Emperor Severus shone for his wisdom and integrity of life.
In Constantinople, commemoration of Saint Theophilus, monk, who, by defending the cult of Holy images, was cruelly tortured by the Emperor Leon the Isauricus and then exiled.
In Fucecchio in Tuscany, saint Teófilo de Corte, priest of the order of the Friars Minor, who spread greatly retreat houses for the friars, showing a great devotion to the passion of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
Passion of Saint Theophilus, surnamed the young, martyr, who, being prefect of the Christian army, was arrested in Cyprus and led to the presence of Harun ar-Rashid, Caliph Supreme of the Saracens, and since neither threats nor promises could make him forsake Christ, was wounded in death with the sword.
In the region of Calmeliac, in Aquitaine, saint Teofredo, Abbot and martyr (c. 752).
In the city of Hippo, in Numidia (now Algeria), St. Teógenes, martyr, about which St. Augustine preached a sermon (c. 257).
In the Hellespont (today Turkey), saint Teógeno or Teogenes in Parios, martyr, who, in the time of Emperor Licinius, refusing to be part of the recruits because of their Christian faith, was martyred in jail and finally thrown into the sea.
In Alexandria, in Egypt, saint Teona, Bishop, who was the master and predecessor of St. Peter Martyr.
In Nicomedia, in the Roman province of Bithynia (today Turkey), Teopempo and Teonas, Saints who suffered martyrdom in the persecution carried out under Diocletian (c. 304).
At Verceli in Liguria, saint Teonesto, martyr, in whose honor Eusebius built the basilica (c. 313).
In Nicomedia, in the Roman province of Bithynia (today Turkey), Teopempo and Teonas, Saints who suffered martyrdom in the persecution carried out under Diocletian (c. 304).
At Coimbra, in Portugal, saint Teotónio, who twice made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and, after challenge the custody of the Holy Sepulchre, returned to his homeland and founded the Congregation of canons regular of the Holy Cross (c. 1162).
In Todi, Umbria, saint Terenciano, Bishop (s. c. IV).
In the village of Saint Giulia, in Piedmont, Italy, blessed Teresa Bracco, Virgin and martyr, than in time of war, while working in the field, died from injuries that caused the blows of soldiers, to bravely defend their chastity.
In Lyon, in France, saint Teresa (Victoria María) Couderc, Virgin, founder, not without great tribulations, but with serene mood, in the company of our Lady of the retreat of the Cenacle in the town of La Louvesc, next to the grave of saint Juan Francisco de Regis.
In Brescia, in Lombardy, saint Teresa Eustoquio (Ignacia) Verzeri, Virgin, foundress of the Institute of the daughters of the Sacratisimo heart of Jesus.
In Seoul, city of Korea, holy martyrs Saint Águeda Yi, Virgin, whose parents also died martyrs, and Teresa Kim, widow, who, while in prison, first were flogged and then degolladas.
In Florence, in Tuscany, saint Teresa Margaret Redi, Virgin, who having entered the order of Discalced Carmelites, advanced along the arduous path of perfection and died while he was still young.
In Zhangjiaji, village of Ningjin, also in the Chinese province of Hebei, saint Teresa Zhang Hezhi, martyr, who during the same persecution, having been born to a pagan pagoda, refused to worship idols, so she and her two children were thus.
Saint chat or Tertula Virgin and martyr
In Rome, on the via Latina, St. Tertulino, martyr (s. c. IV).
Saint penitent Thais.
In Iceland, St. Thorlaco, Bishop of Skálholt, committed to the reform of the customs of the clergy and the people.
In Rome, in the cemetery called "Ad duas lauros», on the via Labicana, three milestones of the city, saint Tiburcio, martyr, whose praises saintg the Pope saint Damaso (s. III/IV).
In Brescia, in the region of Venice, saint Tiziano, Bishop (c. 526).
In Amatonte, on the island of Cyprus, saint Ticón, Bishop, at the time of the Emperor Theodosius the younger (s. V).
In Maurienne, Savoy, saint Tigris, Virgin, who was dedicated to spread the cult there St. John, the predecessor (s. VI).
In the monastery of Solignac, in the region of Limoges, in Aquitaine (now France), saint Tilón, disciple of Saint Eligio, who was a goldsmith and Monk (c. 702).
At Antinoe, in Thebaid in Egypt, Saints Timothy and Maura, martyrs.
In Gaza, in Palestine, St. Timothy, martyr, in the persecution carried out by the Emperor Diocleciano and the urban prefect, after suffering many torments, victoriously was burned to a simmer (c. 350).
In Mauritania, St. Timothy, Deacon and martyr (s. inc.).
In Rome, on the via Ostiense, in its cemetery, St. Timothy, martyr.
In Tigava, city of the Roman province of Mauritania (now Algeria), St. Tipaso, martyr, who, having been legitimately retired Army, to be claimed again refused to sacrifice to the gods, and it slashed (297/298).
Commemoration in St. Tychicus, disciple of St. Paul Apostle, who, in his Epistles, called expensive brother, faithful Minister and fellow servant in the Lord (s. I).
At Antioch, in Syria, commemoration of St. Tiranión or Tiranio, Bishop of tyre and martyr, who, educated in the faith Christian from his early age, overtook the Crown of glory shattered with iron, along with the priest Zenobius gaffs.
In the city of Oderzo, in the region of Venice (today Italy), saint Tiziano, Bishop (s. V).
In Alexandria, in Egypt, saint Tomáide or Tomaides, martyr.
In Montefiascone, Tuscany, death of saint Tomás Cantelupe, Bishop of Hereford, England, who, famous for his knowledge, was severe for itself, but exceptionally splendid to the poor.
In the city of Nam Dinh, in Tonquin, saints Tomás Dinh Viét Du and Domingo Nguyen Van Xuyen, priests of the order of preachers and martyrs, by Decree of the Emperor Minh Mang were beheaded at the same time.
In London, in England, Holy Tomás Garnet, priest of the society of Jesus and martyr, who ordered the College of the English of Valladolid, in Spain, returning to England was imprisoned twice and, finally, in the time of King Jacobo I, executed at Tyburn.
In Tonquin (today North Viet Nam), Holy Tomás Khuong, priest and martyr, who, in the persecution under the Emperor Tu Duc confessed with great strength of mind that was Christian and imprisoned, kneeling before the cross he was beheaded with an axe.
In the monastery of Saint María de Terreto, near Reggio Calabria, saint Tomás, Abbot.
In the city of Nam Dinh, in Tonquin, saint Tomás Toán, martyr, who, being a catechist and head of the Mission of Trung Linh, in the time of Emperor Minh Mang suffered, for his faith in Christ, new and terrible tortures in prison, until he died of hunger and thirst.
In southern Hispania, commemoration of St. torquatus, Bishop of Acci (Guadix today), and other six bishops, who settled in different cities: Tesifonte, Bishop of Bergium (today Berja); Esicio, Bishop of Carcer (today Carcesa); Indalecio, Bishop of Urci (today Almeria); Second, Bishop of Abula (today Abla); Eufrasio, Bishop of Iliturgi (Andújar today), and Caecilius, Bishop of Illíberis (today Elvira, Granada) (s. III/IV).
In Astorga, during the reign of the Suebi in Hispania, saint Toribio, Bishop, who, by order of the Pope Saint Leo the great, definitely faced the priscilianista sect which was disseminated by Hispania (s. V).
In the region of Cantabria, memory of St. Toribio, monk. A native of Palencia, tradition credited with the foundation of the monastery of saint Martín de Turieno (s. VI).
In Pisa, Tuscany, St. Torpetes, martyr (s. inc.).
Saint Colomano martyr. He evangelized the Franconian and East Thuringia. He worked and was fellow of martyrdom of saint Quiliano (Kilian) and Saint Colomano.
In the place of Tepatitlan, Mexico, saint Tranquilino Ubiarco, priest and martyr, who did not fulfill their ministerial functions, in the persecution against the Church which was hung from a tree, thus ending his glorious martyrdom.
In Smyrna, in Asia, saint Trásea, Bishop of Eumenia of Phrygia and martyr (c. 170/180).
At Leucosia (Nicosia today), in the island of Cyprus, saint Trifilio, Bishop, who vigorously defended the faith of Nicaea and was an excellent orator in his time, commenting on the song of songs, as account Jerome splendidly.
Saints Agathon and Trifina, martyrs, Sicily.
In Phrygia, commemoration of St. Trifón, martyr (s. inc.)
In the place of Dombes, in the lugdunensis territory of Gaul (now France), saint Triverio, presbyter and later hermit (c. 550).
In Neocesarea, in Pontus, saint Troadio, martyred in the persecution under the Emperor Decio, whose combat has witnessed saint Gregorio Taumaturgo (c. 250).
At Synnada in Phrygia, St. Trófimo, martyr (s. inc.).
In the city of Saintnas (now Saintes), in Aquitaine, saint Trojan, Bishop (c. 550).
In Sarquinium (today Saint-Trond) of Brabant, in Austrasia, saint Trudón, priest, who gave all his possessions to the Church of Metz and there himself he built a monastery, where met his disciples.
In lower Brittany, Saint Tugdual, named "Pabu", Abbot and Bishop, who built a monastery in the town of Tréguier (s. VI).
In lower Brittany, St. Turiavo, Abbot of the monastery of Dole and Bishop (s. VII/VIII).
In Verona, in the confines of the region of Venice, saint Tuscana, who killed her husband, distributed all his goods to the poor, and as a member of the order of St. John of Jerusalem dedicated his life to the care of the sick (1343 / 1344).
In Pisa, Tuscany, saint Ubaldesca, Virgin, who for fifty years, from the sixteen of age until his death, made consistent and perfectly works of mercy in the hospital of his city.
In Gubbio, in Umbria, St. Ubaldo, Bishop, who was given to the work of reforming the common life of the clergy.
In Augsburg, Bavaria city, St. Udalrico, Bishop, illustrious for his admirable abstinence, their generosity and their vigils, dying ninety-plus having been Bishop for fifty years.
In Tyre, in Phoenicia, saint Ulpiano, martyr, who, while still a teenager, during the persecution under the Emperor Maximinus Daza was locked up in a wineskin with an ASP and a dog and submerged in the sea, thus completing his martyrdom.
In Rome and in the cemetery of Callixtus, on via Apia, St. urban I, Pope, who the Roman Church faithfully governed for eight years, after the martyrdom of Rome.
Saints Ariston, Crescenciano, Eutiquiano, urban, Vidal, fair, Merry, Felix, Marcia and Sinforosa, Campania (Italy), 285.
In Teano in Campania, saint Urbano, Bishop (s. IV).
In Metz, in the Belgium Gaul, St. Urbicio, Bishop (c. 450).
In the Jura Mountain, on the banks of the Doubs, among the Helvetii, saint Ursicino, disciple of saint Columbano, who first carried life hermit in solitude and, after being discovered, induced many to embrace this kind of life (c. 620).
In the Illyricum, St. Ursicino, martyr (s. IV).
In the just, St. Ursicino, Bishop of Chur (Chur) and first Abbot of the monastery in Disentis, who he himself had founded (s. VIII).
Bourges in Gaul, saint Ursino, its first bishop, who announced Christ Lord the people and became Church of the House of Leocadio, Senator of the Gauls, even Pagan, for use by the faithful, most poor (s. III).
In the monastery of Lobbes in Hainaut, Saint Ursmaro, Bishop and Abbot, who spread the rule of St Benedict and attracted people to the Christian faith.
In Augusta Pretoria (Aosta today), in the Graian Alps, saint Urso, presbyter (before century IX).
In the city of Auxerre in Gaul Lugdunensis saint Urso, Bishop (s. VI).
In Loches, town of Touraine, next to the Indre River, in France, saint Urso, Abbot, father of many monasteries, famous for its withdrawal and its virtues (s. V/VI).
In Ravenna, the Flaminia, saint Urso, Bishop, who moved the episcopal see from Classe to that city, dedicating the Church Cathedral, under the title of saint Anástasis, the day of Easter, and on the same date, after some years, he emigrated to the glory of the resurrection (c. 425).
In Rome, blessed (Julia) Ursula Ledóchowska, Virgin, who founded the Institute of sisters Ursulines of the heart of Jesus dying, undertook tiring journeys by Poland, Scandinavia, Finland and Russia, and finally died in Rome
Also commemoration of martyrs who, after the death of saint Simeon, the region didn't, and also under King Sapor II, were beheaded due to the name of Christ, among them saint Ustazades, eunuch of the Royal Palace, who was the godfather of the King himself and that, in the first burst of the persecution, suffered martyrdom in the Palace of Artaxerxesbrother of King Shapur, in the province of Adiabena.
In En Castroloco Castroloco (now Mons), Henao, in Neustria, saint Valdetrudis (Valtruda or Waldetrudis), sister of saint Aldegundis, who, being saint Vicente Madelgario wife and mother of four saints, in the likeness of her husband are offered to God and received the monastic habit in the Monastery founded by herself.
In Dorostoro, in Moesia (today Romania), saints Pasícrates and Valencio, martyrs, that by confess Christ as the only God, submitted determined their necks to the sword.
In Passau, in the former Roman province of Noricum (now Germany), Valentine, Bishop of the Rhaetian (c. 450).
In Langres, in Aquitaine, Saint Valentine, priest and hermit (c. s. V).
The city of Chur, in the region of the Helvetii (today Switzerland), St. Valentinian, Bishop, who, with great generosity, gave alms to the poor, redeemed captives and clothed the naked.
In Aquileia, in the region of Venice, saint Valeriano, Bishop, who, against the Arians, defended the Orthodox faith in the Illyricum, and brought together clergy and laity to live in community.
At Cimiez, also in Provence, saint Valeriano, Bishop, who, out of the monastery of Lérins to be elevated to the episcopate, placed written examples of the lives of several saints for edification of monks and the people in general (c. 460).
In Tournus, on the territory of Châlons, on the banks of the Saône, Lugdunensis Gaul (now France), saint Valeriano, martyr (s. inc.).
In the city of Limoges, in Aquitaine (now France), saint Valerio, who led a solitary life (s. VI).
In Trier, the Belgium Gaul (today Luxembourg) city, saint Valerio, second Bishop who ruled this headquarters (s. ex III.).
In the territory of Besaintçon, in Germania, saint Valerio, Deacon of the Church of Langres, a few Pagans given death (s. IV).
In Lauconay, near Amiens, in Gaul, Valeric saint or Valerio, presbyter, who attracted many colleagues to eremitical life (s. VII).
At Soissons, in the Belgium Galia, saint Valerio and saint Rufino, martyrs (s. IV).
Saint Valerio's commemoration or Valero, Bishop of Zaragoza, in the Hispania Tarraconensis (now Spain), who took part in the first Council of Illíberis, and led to Valencia along with St. Vincent, died in exile (305/315).
In the monastery of Fontenelle, in Neustria, saint Vandregisilo, abad, who, having renounced to live at the Court with the King Dagoberto, he made monastic life in various places, and promoted to the priesthood by Saint Audeno, Bishop of Rouen, in the forest called Gemeticense founded and governed the monastery of the same name (c. 668).
In Egypt, St. Varus, soldier, who, under the Emperor Maximiano, to visit and help six Holy hermits imprisoned, knowing that a seventh had died in the desert, wanted to take their place, and with them, after many torments, acquired the Palm of martyrdom.
In Arras, in the Belgium Galia, saint Vedasto, Bishop, who was sent by Saint Remigius, Bishop of Reims, this devastated city, and there catequizó the King Clovis, ruled that Church for forty years and carried out an important evangelising work among the pagans in the region (c. 540).
In Poitiers, Aquitaine, saint Venancio Fortunato, Bishop, who wrote the heroic deeds of many saints and with elegant hymns honored the Holy Cross.
In the city of Luni in Liguria, commemoration of Saint Venancio, Bishop, who took care of the clergy and monks, and was a friend of the Pope saint Gregorio Magno I (s. VII).
In Tours, Lugdunensis Gaul, saint Venancio, Abbot, who, having been married in his youth, visit the basilica of St. Martin was moved to the life of the monks and, with the permission of his wife, is along with them to live for Christ (s. V).
In Viviers, along the Rhone, in Gaul, saint Venancio, Bishop (d. 535).
At Rome, commemoration of the holy martyrs Venancio, Bishop, and companions of Dalmatia and Istria, namely, Anastasio, Mauro, Pauliniano, Telio, Asterius, Septimius, Antioquiano and Gayano, that the Church is pleased to honor together (s. III/IV).
In Trier, of Austrasia, saint Vendelino, hermit (s. VII).
In Milan, from Liguria (today Italy), saint Venerio, Bishop, disciple and deacon of Ambrose, who came to the aid of the African bishops sending clerics and helped saint Juan Crisóstomo in his exile.
On the island of shooting Maggiore (today Palmarola), on the shores of the Bay of la Spezia, in Liguria, of Italy, saint Venerio, hermit (s. VII).
In the city of Caivallon, in Provence, saint summer or Veronica, Bishop, who enjoyed great authority, above all for the cures of the sick (s. VI).
In Vence, Provence, in Gaul, commemoration of St. summer, Bishop, being son of St. Eucherius, Bishop of Lyon, was educated at the monastery of Lérins and wrote to the Pope Saint Leo the great thanking him for his profession of faith in the incarnation of the word, contained in the letter to Flavian (s. V).
In the city of Estella, Navarra, saint Veremundo, Abbot of Hirache, who, having embraced the monastic life, from young encouraged his monks to seek perfection with their example and fasts and vigils.
In Zurzach (Zurich today), next to the Rhine, in the region of the tigurini's Germania, saint Verena (s. IV).
In Lyon, Gaul, commemoration of St. Viator, reader, disciple and Minister of the Bishop Justo de Lyon, followed this in his removal to Egypt and his death (post 481).
In Tremblevif, in the Sologne region, France, St. Viator, hermit. (s. VI).
In the place of Saintkt Gallen, in the region of the Helvetii, Holy Wiborada or Wiborada, Virgin and martyr, who lived locked up in a cell next to the Church of Saint Magno, from which catered to the people. Because of their faith and their religious vows, it solvents braved death at the hands of Hungarian invaders.
In Neumünster in Holstein, in Germany, death of St. Vicelino, Bishop of Oldenburg, who was dedicated with interest to the evangelization of the Slavs.
In Lovere, in Lombardy, saint Vicenta Gerosa, Virgin, he founded, together with saint Bartolomea Captanio, the Institute of the Sisters of charity.
In the town of Coria, in the Spanish province of Lusitania, saint Vicenta, Virgin and martyr.
In Hispania Cartaginense, memory of Saints Vicente and Leto, martyrs.
In the town of Hai Duong, in Tonquin, saint Vicente Do Yen, priest of the order of preachers and martyr, who, in the time of Emperor Minh Mang, was slain by hatred of the Christian faith.
In Rome, saint Vicente María Strambi, Bishop of Macerata and Tolentino, of the Congregation of the passion, who ruled the diocese which had entrusted Holy and by their fidelity to the Roman pontiff was banished.
Soignies, of Brabant, in Austrasia, saint Vicente or Madelgario, with the consent of his wife saint Valtrudis embraced the monastic life and, according to tradition, he founded two monasteries (c. 677).
In Dax, Aquitaine, saint Vicente, celebrated as Bishop and martyr (c. IV).
In the monastery of Lérins in Provence, Saint Vincent, priest and Monk, who was very famous for its Christian doctrine and holiness of life, and insisted boldly on the progress of the faith of the believers (c. 450).
Saints Vicente, Sabina and Cristeta (brothers martyrs of the 4th century)
In Vernemet, in the region of Agen in Aquitaine, saint Vicente, martyr, who, according to tradition, while the village held a party in honor of the Sun, he consummated their martyrdom in the name of Christ.
In Rome, saint Vicente Pallotti, priest, founder of the society of the apostolate Catholic, than with his writings and activities fostered the vocation of all the baptized in Christ to work in favor of the Church.
In Leon, in Hispania, saint Vicente, Abbot of the monastery of Saint Claudio (630).
At Sarsina, the Romagnola, saint Vicinio, first bishop of this city (s. IV/V).
At Capua, in Campania, saint Víctor, Bishop, conspicuous by his erudition and his Holiness.
In Rome, on the via Salaria Antigua, in the cemetery of Basilla, St. Víctor, martyr (s. c. IV).
Mauritania Cesarea, St. Víctor, martyr, who, according to tradition, sentenced to death, was crucified on Saturday (s. III/IV).
In Milan, in the province of Liguria, commemoration of St. Víctor, martyr, who, originally from Mauritania, was a soldier of the imperial army, and imposing the obligation to sacrifice to idols, Emperor Maximiano desciñó of their weapons, who led him to the city of Lodi, where he was beheaded (c. 304).
In the region of Nantes, in lower Brittany, Saint-Víctor, solo, who lived secluded in a small oratory, built by himself alongside Bonchamp (c. s. VII).
In Arcis-sur-Aube, champagne, France, Saint-Víctor, hermit, whose praises wrote saint Bernardo (s. VII).
In Africa, commemoration of St. Víctor, martyr, in whose feast St. Augustine wrote a treatise for the people about him (s. inc.).
In the monastery of Ashan, in the region of Barbastro, the Kingdom of Aragon, saint Victorian, who, having been born in Italy, he embraced the monastic life, and being dedicated to prayer in solitude of the mountains, accepted the responsibility of leading the monastery which then took its name (c. 561).
In Nicomedia, Bithynia, saint Victorino, martyr (sec. inc.).
Commemoration of saint Victorino, Bishop of Pettau (today Ptuj), in Pannonia, who drafted many writings to explain the books of the Holy Bible and was crowned with martyrdom in the persecution triggered by Diocletian (c. 303).
In Le Mans, Lugdunensis Gaul (now France), saint Victorio, Bishop, who saint Gregorio de Tours is talking about.
In the city of Leon, in Hispania, Claudio saints, Lupercio and Victorio, martyrs, in the persecution under the Emperor Diocleciano suffered death by Christ (c. 303/304).
In Rouen, in Gaul, St. Victricio, Bishop. It was soldered in the time of the Emperor Julian, and rejecting the military insignia for the love of Christ, suffered various torture on the orders of the Tribune, who sentenced him to death, but, however, having achieved freedom and after being consecrated Bishop, also led to faith in Christ to fierce of the Morini and peoples nerves, in the North of Gaul.
Saints Ariston, Crescenciano, Eutiquiano, urban, Vidal, fair, Merry, Felix, Marcia and Sinforosa, Campania (Italy), 285.
In Bologna, Emilia, Vidal and agricultural Saints, martyrs, who, according to us concerns Ambrose, the first of them was before servant of the second and then companion and colleague in martyrdom. Vidal suffered many torments that he was not part of your body without wounds and Agricola, in turn, without panic by the torment of his old servant, imitated him in the same martyrdom, being crucified.
In the region of Retz, near Nantes, in lower Brittany, saint Vidal, hermit (s. VIII).
In Hanonia, of Neustria, St. Vidiciano, Bishop of Cambrai and Arras, who, following the death of saint Leodegario, invited King Theuderic III to atone for his crime with the penance (c. 712).
In Fritzlar in Hesse, Austrasia, saint Vigberto, priest and Abbot, that St. Boniface entrusted the care of the monastery of the place (c. 739).
In Trento, in the region of Venice, saint Vigilio, Bishop, who received the institutionis logo, along with a pastoral instruction, saint Ambrosio de Milán dedicated to evangelize the region entrusted and trying to remove what remained of idolatry. Ensures that he consummated their martyrdom by the name of Christ, beaten by cruel men.
In Bayeux, in the Lugdunensis Gallia St. Vigor, Bishop, disciple of saint Vedasto (c. 538).
In Osnabrück, in Saxony, St. Vihón, Bishop, that being a native of Friesland, was sent by the Emperor Charlemagne, as Abbot to evangelize the region and ordained bishop of this church, had to suffer much for Christ.
In the region of Tulle, in Aquitaine (now France), saint Vincenciano, eremita.
Commemoration of the holy martyrs Vindemial or Vindemia, Bishop of Capsa, in Numidia, and Longinos, Bishop of Pamaria, in Mauritania, who were beheaded by order of Huneric, King of vandals, after having faced the Arians at the Council of Carthage.
In Arles, in Provence, saint Virgilio, Bishop, received as guests to saint Augustine and his monks, when they traveled to England on behalf of the Pope saint Gregorio I Magno (c. 618).
In Salzburg, in the region of Bavaria, saint Virgilio, Bishop, doctisimo man, born in Ireland, who, with the support of King Pipino, stood in front of the Church of Salzburg, where built in honor of St. Rupert Cathedral and joyfully and happily devoted himself to spread the faith between the Carinthians.
Castro Fiorentino, Tuscany, saint Viridiana or Veridiana, Virgin, who lived as a recluse from youth to old age (1236 / 1242).
Abbot in the monastery of Saint Salvador de Leyre, Navarra, memory of saint Virila, (s. X).
In the region of Leicester, in England, St. Vistano, martyr, who, belonging to the Royal lineage of Mercia, for opposing the incestuous marriage of his mother was killed by the sword of the tyrant.
In the city of Spoleto, in Umbria, St. Vital, martyr, saintctified by faith preserved and the imitation of Christ (s. inc.).
In the place of Rapolla, in the Lucania, St. Vital de Castronovo, monk.
In Salzburg, Bavaria, St. Vital, Bishop, who, originally from Hibernia (Ireland today), was a disciple of St. Rupert, companion in his travels and imitator of his works and vigils, and elected his successor, converted to the faith of Christ to the people of Pinsgau (c. 730).
In Savigny, in Normandy, in Gaul, St. Vital, Abbot, who left the secular occupations, surrendered in solitude to the cultivation of rigorous enforcement, gaining many followers to the monastery he founded.
In the ancient city of Caudium (today Montesarchio), in Campania, saint Vitaliano, Bishop (s. VII).
At Verdun, of the Belgium Gaul, St. Vitón, Bishop.
In Lyon, city of Gaul, St. Vivenciolo, Bishop, who was promoted to the episcopate when he taught at the monastic from Saint Eugendio school, and encouraged clerics and lay persons to be present at the Council of Pau, so that the people know best what the Popes established (c. 523).
In Saintes, in Gaul, saint Viviano, Bishop (s. V).
Close to Brussels in Brabant, Lotharingia, saint Vivina, first Abbess of the monastery of the Blessed Mary of Grand-Bigard.
In Kiev, city of Russia (now in Ukraine), saint Vladimiro, Prince, baptized with the name of basil, who is worried about spreading the Orthodox faith in the peoples they governed.
Close to de Foix, in the Narbonese Gaul (now France), transit of St. Volusiano, Bishop of Tours, who, after being captured by the Goths, gave his spirit in exile (c. 498).
In the monastery of Fantanelle, in Neustria (today France), saint Vulframno or Wulfrano burial, who, being a monk, he was elected Bishop of Sens and devoted himself to evangelize the Frisians. Finally, he returned to the mentioned monastery, there rested in peace (c. 700).
In the region of Boulogne, in Gaul, St. Vulmaro, priest, that being humble Shepherd with a keen interest in learning, acquired a good education and was ordained a priest, living as the ancient fathers desert and, later, in Hautmont, Hainaut, in the forests of their homeland, founded two monasteries: one of monks and one from Virgin.
In the monastery of Luxeuil in Burgundy, saint Waldeberto or Walberto, Abbot (665 / 670).
Palazzuolo, in Tuscany, saint Walfrido, Abbot, who after having five children, decided, together with his wife, embracing the monastic life (c. 765).
Onhaye, in Hainaut, saint Walhero, priest, who, while crossing the Meuse River, killed a presbyter that recriminaba their customs to stroke.
Condé-sur-l ' Escaut, in Hainaut, of Austrasia, saint Wasnulfo, monk, born in Scotland (s. VII).
In Chester, in the region of Mercia in England, saint Wereburga, Abbess of Ely, who founded several monasteries.
In Bremen, Saxony, St. Wilehado, Bishop, who, born in Northumbria and friend of Alcuin, spread the Gospel in Friesland and Saxony after St. Boniface and ordained bishop, he founded the see of Bremen and ruled it wisely.
In York, in Northumbria, saint Wilfrido, Bishop, who, after working with all care, was forced to leave his seat and died between the monks of Ripon, who was Abbot at one time.
He lived between the end of the 7th century and the beginning of the VIII. His father belonged to the first generation of Christians converted Anglo-Saxon paganism. The child was handed over to the monastery of Ripon for his upbringing and custody when she decided to live alone after the death of his wife. Already in his youth, Willibrord decides freely to religious profession. Leave the monastery of Ripon by taking advantage of the economic situation on the journey to Rome from the Holy Abbot Wilfrido. From now on you will stay twelve years in the monastery of Rathmelsigui, in Ireland, learning of eagerness missionary of the Abbot Egberto that already failed evangelization of Friesland on the continent. When in
In Dryopolis (today Eichstätt), in Franconia, saint Willibaldo or Wilebaldo, Bishop, who, having embraced the monastic life, toured as a pilgrim many shrines and holy sites in order to establish therein the monastic life, until St. Boniface ordered Bishop of this headquarters and made him a valuable contributor yours in the evangelization of Germania, converting many peoples to Christ.
In Troyes, of Neustria, saint Winebaldo (Vinebaldo, Winebald), Abbot of the monastery of Saint Lupo, illustrious for his austerity (c. 620).
Next to the fountain of Holywell, Cambria, saint Winefrida, Virgin, venerated which is as eximia nun (s. c. VII).
In the Taruanense of Austrasia, saint Winoco, region which was first received by saint Bertino of breton origin, in the community of monks of Sithiu, and then built the monastery of Wormhoudt, who led Holy as prior, working hard with their own hands.
In the peninsula of Armorica (Brittany), saint Winwaleo, first Abbot of Landevenec, who tradition tells that he was a disciple of saint Budoco in the island of Lavret, and that his life illustrated the monastic rule.
In Roermond, along the Meuse, Brabant, of Austrasia, Saint Wiro, who, according to tradition, devoted himself to the evangelization of this region together with his companions Plechelmo and Odgero (c. 700).
In Cordoba, in the Spanish region of Andalusia, commemoration of Saint Witesindo (Vintesindo), martyr, who fear Muslims turned to the Catholic faith, but then refused to take part in the Muslim cult, was killed by hatred of the Christian faith.
In the monastery of Hersfeld, in Germania, burial of Saint Witta or Albino, first bishop of Burberg, who, a native of England, was called by St. Boniface and was commissioned to sow the seed of the word of God in the region of Hesse (c. 786).
In Ratisbon (Regensburg), of Bavaria, saint Wolfgango, Bishop, who, after being a school teacher and have professed as a monk, was elevated to the episcopal see, establishing the discipline of the clergy, and while visiting the region of Pupping rested in the Lord.
In the city of Worchester, England, St. Wulfstano, Bishop, who, from the cloister to the headquarters, maintained monastic customs together with the pastoral zeal. It tirelessly visited the parishes of his diocese, in erect churches, encourage studies and condemn the sale of slaves.
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.
In the place of Dechao, also in Hebei, commemoration of St. Xi Guizi, martyr, who while still not more than catechumen, before a crowd in an uproar is confessed Christian, being baptized with the blood that flowed from his wounds.
In lower Brittany, saint Ywio, Deacon and Monk, disciple of saint Cutberto, Bishop of Lindisfarne, who went from England to this region, where lived delivered to vigils and fasts (c. 704).
Commemoration of saint Zaccaria, Prophet, dictionary of the return of the banished people to the promised land, announcing at the same time as a peaceful King, Christ the Lord, enter triumphant in the Holy City of Jerusalem, who led to compliance.
In the mercury mount, in Lucania (today Italy), saint Zaccaria, surnamed "angelic", master of the monastic life (c. 950).
In Rome, saint Zaccaria, potato, with utmost vigilance and prudence ruled the Church of God, slowing the momentum of the Lombards, indicating the order straight to the Franks, providing churches the Germans and seeking the understanding with the Greeks.
In Bologna, in the region of Emilia, in Italy, saint Zama, considered as the first bishop of this city (s. c. IV).
Commemoration of Saint Zacchaeus, Bishop, who, according to tradition, was the fourth successor of James, brother of the Lord, in the Government of the Church of Jerusalem (s. II).
In Gablonne, Bohemia (today Czech Republic), saint Zdislava, mother, who lent comfort to the afflicted.
Zenas, Assistant to the military of the Roman Empire Zeno and martyred with him. Zenon thrown to the Dungeon is visited by his assistant, who can not contain without kissing the chains of the martyr; and, also arrested by Christian, both are beheaded on 23 June of the year 304.
In Florence, in Tuscany, saint Zenobio, Bishop of Florence. Friend Saint Ambriosio of Milan, Director of Saint Dámaso I papa, worked with Saint Eugenio and Saint Crescencio.
In Sidon, Phoenicia, saint Zenobio, priest, that during the grueling persecution under the Emperor Diocleciano encouraged others to martyrdom, being also crowned with death (s. IV).
In Rome, in the cemetery of Pretextato, in via Apia, saint Zeno, martyr (s. inc.).
Commemoration of saint Zeno, Bishop of Maiuma, in Palestine, who built a basilica to his nephews martyrs Eusebius, Nestabio and Zenon, and until the end of his life worked as a Weaver for procuring livelihoods and help the poor (c. 400).
Saints Zenon and Zenas, martyrs, Arabia, 304. Military of the Roman Empire, resident in Arabia Philadelphia, his hometown. After having given everything theirs to the needy, is filed firm the most prefect ready to give witness to Christ against any suffering and death itself. Thrown into the black hole it is visited by his assistant, who can not contain without kissing the chains of the martyr; and, also arrested by Christian, both are beheaded on 23 June of the year 304.
In Nicomedia, Bithynia (today Turkey), saint Zeno, martyr (s. III).
In Verona, in the territory of Venice, saint Zeno, Bishop, who with their work and preaching led to the city until the baptism of Christ (c. 372).
In the village of Zhuhedian, near Jieshui, in Hunan province, in China, saint Zhang Huailu, martyr, who, pursued by the followers of the Yihetuan movement, still only a catechumen spontaneously confessed that he was Christian, and armed with the sign of the cross, deserved to be baptized in Christ with his own blood.
Atalia, of Pamphylia (Antalya today, in Turkey), saints burnish and his wife Zoe, along with their children Ciriaco and Teodulo, martyrs, who, according to tradition, in the time of Emperor Hadrian were slaves in the service of a pagan, and by order of the same master were first whipped, then brutally tormented because of his free confession of the Christian faith and finally thrown into an oven on, in which gave their souls to God (s. II).
In Lystra in Lycaonia (today Zoldera, in Turkey), St. Zoelo, martyr (s. II/III).
In Córdoba, in the Spanish province of Betica, saint Zoilo, martyr.
In Rome, on the via Tiburtina, along with saint Lorenzo, burial of Pope St. Zosimus.
In Constantinople, St. Zótico, presbyter, who worried about feeding orphans (s. IV).
In the Archdiocese of Lviv, Saint Zygmunt Gorazdowski, priest, born in Saintok (Poland) 1845. He promoted numerous works for priests, young, sick and poor. He founded a new newspaper, various institutions of charity and the Congregation of the religious of St. Joseph. He died on January 1, 1920 in Lviv (Ukraine)
In London, in England, saint Ana Line, widow and martyr, who, having died her husband, banished for being Catholic, offered his home to accommodate priests and, for this reason, under the reign of Isabel I was hanged at Tyburn. It suffered the priests and martyrs Marcos Barkworth, of the order of Saint Benedict, and Roger Filcock, of the society of Jesus, who were descuartizados before he died.
In Ravenna, in the province of Flaminia, Italy, commemoration of St. Vital (Saint Vidal). On this day, according to tradition, was dedicated to God the famous basilica of that city, in which this Saint is venerated since time immemorial with the holy martyrs Valeria, Gervasio and Protasio Ursicinus, for tenaciously defending the faith (s. inc.).
In Lucania, saint Vito, teenage martyr.