|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
St. Dominic of Silos -- 20 December 2021
|
|
Patron: against rabies; against rabid dogs; against insects; captives; pregnant women; prisoners; shepherds
Birth: 1000
Death: 1073
Benedictine abbot and defender of the faith. Born in Canas, Nav... READ MORE |
|
|
|
St. Nemesius -- 19 December 2021
|
|
Martyr of Egypt. He was burned alive in Alexandria, Egypt, during the persecutions under Emperor Trajanus Decius. Nemesius was arrested and scourged and then burned to death. Like Christ, he was execu... READ MORE |
|
|
|
St. Rufus -- 18 December 2021
|
|
Rufus and Zosimus were citizens of Antioch (or perhaps Philippi) who were brought to Rome with St. Ignatius of Antioch during the reign of Emperor Trajan. They were condemned to death for their Christ... READ MORE |
|
|
|
St. Olympias -- 17 December 2021
|
|
Olympias born into a wealthy noble Constantinople family. She was orphaned when a child and was given over to the care of Theodosia by her uncle, the prefect Procopius. She married Nebridius, also a p... READ MORE |
|
|
|
St. Ado of Vienne -- 16 December 2021
|
|
Death: 875
An archbishop and scholar, Ado was born in Sens and educated at the Benedictine abbey of Ferrieres. Abbot Lupus Servatus, an outstanding humanist of the time, trained Ado, and was impres... READ MORE |
|
|
PREV | NEXT You are viewing records from 221 to 225 of total 882. |
|
|
|
St Theodosia the Martyr -- 23 March 2023
|
|
|
Saint Theodosia of Constantinople, is an Eastern Orthodox nun and martyr who lived through and opposed the Byzantine Iconoclasm of the seventh and eight centuries.
Life
According to a biography pu... READ MORE |
|
|
|
Blessed Ulrika Fransiska Nisch -- 08 May 2023
|
|
Also known as
Fransiska Dettenrieder
Profile
Oldest of eleven children born to Ulrich Nisch, who cleaned stables, and Klothilde Dettenrieder, a servant in a village inn. The couple was so poo... READ MORE |
|
|
|
St. Frances of Rome -- 09 March 2022
|
|
Birth: 1384
Death: 1440
Frances was born in the city of Rome in 1384 to a wealthy, noble family. From her mother she inherited a quiet manner and a pious devotion to God. From her father, however,... READ MORE |
|
|
|
St. Paul Miki
-- 06 February 2022
|
|
Paul was the son of a Japanese military leader. He was born at Tounucumada, Japan, was educated at the Jesuit college of Anziquiama, joined the Jesuits in 1580, and became known for his eloquent preac... READ MORE |
|
|
|
St. Julius -- 12 April 2021
|
|
Julius whose feast day is April 12th. Julius was the son of a Roman named Rusticus. He was elected Pope to succeed Pope St. Mark on February 6, 337. Julius was soon involved in the Arian controversy w... READ MORE |
|
|
PREV | NEXT You are viewing records from 31 to 35 of total 883. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diocese of Lucena dot org All Rights Reserved ©2020 |
This website is developed and maintained by and for the faithful of the Diocese of Lucena |
|
HOME | BACK TO TOP | LOG IN |
|
|
|
|
|