Archive for August 24, 2024
St. Jacob of Nisibis
Born: Syrian Died: c.338 at Nisibis, Mesopotamia (modern Nusaybin, Turkey) of natural causes, relics at Edessa, Mesopotamia (modern Sanliurfa, Turkey). Also known as James of Nisibis, Jacob of Nusaybin Monk. First bishop of Nisibis, Mesopotamia (modern Nusaybin, Turkey) from 309 until his death. Spiritual director of Saint Ephrem of Syria. Participated in the Council of […]
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St. Vladimir I of Kiev
Born: 956 at Kiev as Vladimir Svyatoslavich Died: 15 July 1015 at Berestova, near Kiev Patronage: converts, parents of large families, reformed and penitent murderers, Russia, Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Stamford, Connecticut, archeparch of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Also known as Svyatoy Vladimir, Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Vladimir the Great, Vladimir Veliky Grandson of Saint Olga of Kiev. Son […]
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St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio
Born: 1221 at Bagnoregio, Tuscany, Italy Died: 15 July 1274 at Lyon, France of natural causes Canonized: 14 April 1482 by Pope Sixtus IV Patronage: against intestinal problems, Bagnoregio, Italy, Cochiti Indian Pueblo, Saint Bonaventure University, New York. Also known as Seraphic Doctor of the Church, the Devout Doctor Healed from a childhood disease through […]
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St. Reinildis of Saintes
Born: c.630 in her father’s house in Kontich, Belgium Died: beheaded c.700 outside a chapel in Saintes (in modern Halle), Belgium, relics enshrined in the parish church of Sainte-Reinildis in Saintes, which is thought to have been built on the site of her martyrdom, there is a nearby well whose water is reputed to cure […]
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St. Monulphus of Tongeren-Maastricht
Died: early 7th century at Maastricht, Netherlands of natural causes, buried in the nave of the church of Saint Servatius in Maastricht, Netherlands, the bodies of Saint Monulph and Saint Gondulph were solemnly exhumed in 1039 by Bishop Nithard of Liège and Gerard of Florennes, Bishop of Cambrai; records of this incident were later mis-read […]
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St. Gondulf of Tongeren-Maastricht
Born: c.524 in Maastricht, Netherlands Died: early 7th century at Maastricht, Netherlands of natural causes, buried in the nave of the church of Saint Servatius in Maastricht, Netherlands, the bodies of Saint Monulph and Saint Gondulph were solemnly exhumed in 1039 by Bishop Nithard of Liège and Gerard of Florennes, Bishop of Cambrai; records of […]
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St. Hedwig, Queen of Poland
Born: 18 February 1374 in Buda (in modern Budapest, Hungary Died: 17 July 1399 during in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland in child birth, miracles reported at her tomb Beatified: 31 May 1979 by Pope John Paul II (cultus confirmation), 17 December 1996 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues) Canonized: 8 June 1997 by […]
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St. Colman of Stockerau
Born: in the British Isles, exact location undetermined Died: hanged in October 1012 at Stockerau, Austria Patronage: against gout, against hanging, against plague, hanged men, horned cattle, horses, Austria, Melk, Austria. Also known as Colman of Melk, Coloman, Colomannus, Koloman, Kálmán Additional Memorial 13 October (traditional in the region of Austria) May have been of […]
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St. Alexius of Rome
Died: early 5th century Patronage: Alexians, beggars, belt makers, nurses, pilgrims, travellers.Also known as Alexis of Rome, Alexis the Beggar, The Man of God The only son of a wealthy Christian Roman senator. The young man wanted to devote himself to God, but his parents arranged a marriage for him. On his wedding day his […]
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St. Frederick of Utrecht
Died: stabbed to death during Mass on 18 July 838. Also known as Frederick of the Netherlands, Fredericus, Fridrich, Frederic Grandson of King Radbon of the Frisians. Educated by the priests at Utrecht, Netherlands. Priest, known for his learning and personal piety. Catechist and instructor to converts. Bishop of Utrecht in 825. Frederick worked to […]
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