Archive for January, 2024
St. Domno of Bergamo
Died: 307 outside the city of Bergamo, Italy, buried next to his grandfather Domnio, the church of Saint Andrew was later built over the site of the graves Additional Memorial 24 July (finding of relics) Brother of Saint Eusebia of Bergamo; grandson of Saint Domnio of Bergamo. Imprisonsed for his faith during the persecutions of […]
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St. Stephen du Bourg
Born: c.1030 Died: 1118 at Meyriat, France of natural causes Also known as Stephen Bourg-en-Bresse, Etienne Canon of Saint Rufus at Valence, France. Companion of Saint Bruno at the foundation of the Grande Chartreuse. Founded the charterhouse at Meyria in 1116.
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Born: late 5th century in Penmarch, Cornwall, England Died: 6th century Patronage Audierne, France Also known as Druman, Drumé, Raimundus, Raymond, Ruman, Ruvon May have been the son of Saint Thumette. Hermit in the region of Audierne, France.
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St. Rigobert of Rheims
Died: c.750 in Rheims, France of natural causes Also known as Gobert, Rigobertus, Robert Additional Memorial 14 June (translation of relics) Benedictine monk. Abbot of Orbais. Archbishop of Rheims, France. Persecuted and exiled by Charles Martel. While he was away, another was appointed bishop. He eventually returned to his see, but to prevent scandal and […]
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St. Pharaildis of Ghent
Born: c.650 in Ghent, Belgium Died: c.740 of natural causes Patronage: against childhood diseases, difficult marriages, poultry, victims of abuse, widows, Ghent, Belgium, Smetlede, Belgium, Bruay, France Also known as Farahilde, Farailde, Pharaild, Pharailde, Pherailde, Vareide, Varelde, Veerhilde, Veerle, Verylde Sister of Saint Gudule. Niece of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles. After making a private vow […]
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St. Oringa of the Cross
Died: 1310 at Castello di Santa Croce, Tuscany, Italy of natural causes Also known as Christiana of the Cross Memorials 4 January as Oringa, 10 January as Christiana Pious farm girl who fled her home to escape an arranged marriage. Worked as a servant in Lucca, Italy then became an itinerant miracle worker in the […]
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St. Libentius of Hamburg
Born: in southern Swabia (modern Germany) Died: 4 January 1013 in Bremen, Germany of natural causes, buried in the cathedral of Bremen Also known as Libentius of Bremen, Liawizo, Libenzio Benedictine monk. Exiled to Hamburg, Germany with Pope Benedict V. Developed a ministery to the poor and sick of Bremen, Germany. Chamberlain to Archbishop Adaldago […]
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St. Gregory of Langres
Died: 539 of natural causes Additional Memorial 13 May (translation of relics) Governor and leading citizen in the area of Autun, France. Married, and the father of Saint Tertricus of Langres. Great-uncle of Saint Gregory of Tours. Widower; after his wife’s death, he devoted himself to God. Priest. Reluctant bishop of Langres, France at age […]
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St. Ferreolus of Uzès
Born: at Narbonne, France Died: 4 January 581 in Uzès, France of natural causes Also known as Ferreol, Ferreolo Brother of Saint Tarsicia of Rodez. Sixth century bishop of Uzès, France. Devoted to converting Jews to Christianity. Exiled for three years by King Childebert I of Paris over a political dispute. Founded a monastery in […]
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St. Dafrosa of Acquapendente
Died: beheaded c.362 Also known as Dafrosa of Rome, Aifrosa, Affrosa, Daphrosa Married to Saint Flavian; mother of Saint Bibiana and Saint Demetria. Martyred in the persecutions of Julian the Apostate. Her story is included in the Acts of Bibiana.
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