Saints
St. Deogratias of Carthage
Died: 457 in Carthage (modern Tunis, Tunisia) of natural causes, buried secretly to avoid destruction of his grave by relic seekers Priest at Carthage. Bishop of Carthage in 453, the first bishop of the city in 14 years. Initially well-loved by Christians, pagans, and heretics. During his bishopric he sold everything he could, including the […]
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Pope St. Telesphorus
Papal Ascension: 128 to 129 Died: martyred 138 to 139 Also known as Telesforo Greek, probably from Calabria. Pope. Celebrated Easter on Sunday but maintained fellowship with communities that did not. Started the tradition of Christmas Midnight Mass, and decided that the Gloria should be sung. Some legends say he was a hermit before his […]
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Bl. Pietro Bonilli
Born: 15 March 1841 in San Lorendo di Trevi, Perugia, Italy Died: 5 January 1935 in Spoleto, Perugia, Italy of natural causes, relics enshrined in the church of Michael the Archangel in Cannaiola di Trevi, Italy where he had served as parish priest for many years Beatified: 24 April 1988 by Pope John Paul II […]
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Bl. Maria Repetto
Born: 1 November 1807 at Voltaggio, Italy Died: 6 January 1890 at Genoa, Italy of natural causes, interred in her house’s chapel Beatified: 4 October 1981 by Pope John Paul II Daughter of a notary, and the oldest of eleven children. It was a pious family – three of her sisters became nuns, one brother […]
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Bl. Convoyon of Redon
Born: in 788 Saint-Malo, Brittany (in modern France Died: 5 January 868 at Saint-Maixent-de-Plélan monastery, Plélan, France of natural causes, re-interred at Redon Abbey, relics destroyed during the French Revolution Beatified: 3 May 1866 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmed) Also known as Convoyon of Brittany, Conwoion, Convoion, Convoio, Konvoion, Konvoyon, Konwoion Archdeacon of Vannes, […]
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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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