| 15 August |
• yesterday • tomorrow |
| Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Stanislaw Kostka
Born to the Polish nobility, the son of a senator. Attended the Viennese Jesuit college from age 14 with his brother Paul, who badly mistreated him. While staying at the home of a Lutheran, he became gravely ill, but was not allowed to call for a priest. He prayed to his personal patron, Saint Barbara, who appeared to him in a vision with two angels, and administered Communion. He was then cured from his disease by Our Lady who told him to become a Jesuit, though it was against his family's wishes. Attended the Jesuit college in Rome, Italy. Friend of Saint Peter Canisius. Jesuit novice from 28 October 1567. Student of Saint Francis Borgia.
28 October 1550 at Rostkovo, Poland
between 3 and 4 a.m. of 15 August, feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1568 at Rome, Italy from a high fever
31 December 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII
• against broken bones
• aspirants to the Oblates of Saint Joseph
• last sacraments
• Poland
• Holy Communion
• young man holding the Christ child
I find a heaven in the midst of saucepans and brooms. - Saint Stanislaus
Saint Stanislaus had drawn as his monthly patron for August the glorious martyr Saint Lawrence, and in his honour he performed daily some penance or devotion. On the eve of his feast, he obtained leave to take the discipline; in the morning he went to Communion, and then laid before the image of the saint a letter addressed to Our Lady, in which he begged that he might die on her Feast of the Assumption, and he prayed Saint Lawrence to present to her his petition. That night he was seized with a slight fever, which, however, rapidly increased; and on Assumption Eve, he received the last sacraments. Then, as he lay dying, he had brought to him a little book containing a litany in his own writing of his monthly patron saints, whom he constantly invoked. At 3 a.m. on the Feast of the Assumption, he face suddenly lit up with joy, and he breathed forth his soul to the Mother of God, who had come to conduct him to heaven. - from Miniature Lives of the Saints by Bowden
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-stanislaus-kostka/
Worked as an assistant stone mason for white colonists in what was then the Belgian Congo and later known as Zaire or simply the Congo. Convert, baptized on 6 May 1906 at age 18 after receiving instruction from Trappists missionaries. Rosary in hand, he used any chance to share his faith; though untrained, many thought of him as a catechist.
He left his native village because there were no fellow Christians, and worked as a domestic on a Belgian rubber plantation. Many of the Belgian agents were atheists who hated missionaries due to their fight for native rights and justice; the agents used the term "mon pere" for anyone associated with religion. Isidore encountered their hatred when he asked leave to go home. The agents refused, and he was ordered to stop teaching fellow workers how to pray: "You'll have the whole village praying and no one will work!" He was told to discard his scapular, and when he didn't, he was flogged twice. The second time the agent tore the scapular from Isidore's neck, had him pinned to the ground, and then beaten with over 100 blows with a whip of elephant hide with nails on the end. Isidore was then chained to a single spot 24 hours a day.
When an inspector came to the plantation, Isidore was sent to another village. He managed to hide in the forest, then dragged himself to the inspector. "I saw a man," wrote the horrified inspector, "come from the forest with his back torn apart by deep, festering, malodorous wounds, covered with filth, assaulted by flies. He leaned on two sticks in order to get near me - he wasn't walking; he was dragging himself". The atheist agent who had beaten Isidore tried to kill "that animal of mon pere", but the inspector prevented him. He took Isidore home to heal, but Isidore knew his end was near. "If you see my mother, or if you go to the judge, or if you meet a priest, tell them that I am dying because I am a Christian."
Two missionaries who spent several days with him reported that he devoutly received the last sacraments. The missionaries urged Isidore to forgive the agent; he assured them that he already had. "I shall pray for him. When I am in heaven, I shall pray for him very much." After six months of prayer and suffering, he died, rosary in hand and scapular around his neck. Martyr.
c.1887 at northeast Republic of the Congo
15 August 1909 in Busira, équateur, Democratic Republic of Congo
24 April 1994 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-isidore-bakanja/
Father Vicente of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Joined the Augustinian Recollects on 15 May 1883 while studying at the seminary in Tarragona, Spain. Assigned to Manila in the Philippines where he was ordained on 31 May 1890. Missionary to the island of Mindoro, and then on Mamburao an island known as a hideout for criminals where he ministered to men hiding in caves or the woods around his village. Assigned to the parish of Taysan, Batangas, Philippines, he was imprisoned on 30 July 1898 during the Philippine fight for independence from Spain. He was shifted from place to place, abused, neglected and finally released in Manila on 27 February 1900 through American intervention. There he resumed parish ministry for six years, and served as prior of the Augustinian mother-house of the Philippine province. In November 1906 he returned to Spain where he served in various ministries including prior of convent at Motril, Granada where he revitalized both his brothers and the laity leading to an increase in tertiaries, the Brotherhood of Consolation, and a Catholic farmer's union. A noted preacher, Father Vicente sent his brothers out to preach in parishes throughout the diocese. He became an historian of the Augustinians, and author of several essays on their history. Augustinian provincial prior from 1915 to 1918, and then from 1924 to 1926. Elected Augustinian Recollect Prior-General in 1926. Imprisoned on 29 July 1936 in the anti-Catholic persecutions of the Spanish Civil War, he spent his time ministering to other prisoners. When he and 19 other prisoners were put up against the wall for execution, he spent his last few minutes giving absolution and blessing to his fellow victims. Martyr.
4 April 1867 in Malón, Zaragoza, Spain
shot on 15 August 1936 at the cemetery in Motril, Granada, Spain
7 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-vicente-soler-munarriz/
Baptized at the age of two days, he made his First Communion in Madrid, Spain on 27 October 1910. His father was a pious man who helped organize the 22nd International Eucharistic Congress, but died when Luis was only 10 years old.
Educated as a lawyer, Luis was appointed state’s attorney. He married Josefa Alberti Merello in the Madrid on 10 August 1925. The couple had six children. The family moved to Almería, Spain, where they became close friends with Bishop Fray Bernardo Martínez Noval. Luis was a member of the Catholic Association of Propagandists, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, and the Diocesan Press Council. He fought crime, opposed abortion and worked to support stable marriages.
Luis and his entire family were thrown into the streets by the anti–Catholic forces at the start of the Spanish Civil War. Luis was lodged on the prison ship Captain Segarra for several weeks, and then executed. Martyr.
11 December 1901 in Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares Spain
• shot in the early morning hours of 15 August 1936 on the beach in La Garrofa, Almeria Spain
• his body was thrown into the sea, but later washed up on Playa del Zapillo in Almeria
• 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis
• beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
I forgive all those who have offended me and those who may harm me, with all my heart. – one of the last statements by Blessed Luis to his wife, Josefa
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-luis-belda-soriano-de-montoya/
• Lady Day
• Dies Mariae Deiparae
• Day of Mary Mother of God
The feast celebrates the taking up of the body of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven upon her death. Pope Benedict XIV declared that it was a probable opinion, impious to deny, though not an article of faith, that the Assumption was true. One 1 November 1950, Pope Pius XII defined it as dogma in the apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus. The origin of the feast day is not known but it was celebrated in Palestine before the year 500. It is a holy day of obligation, its vigil being a fast day, in all English-speaking countries except Canada. Among the many masters who have painted the subject of the Assumption are Fra Angelico, Ghirlandajo, Rubens, Del Sarto, and Titian.
• Acadians, Cajuns
• Cistercian Order, Cistercians
• fish dealers, fishmongers
• French air crews
• harness makers
• ---
• France
• Guatemala
• India
• Jamaica
• Malta
• Paraguay
• Slovakia
• ---
• east Africa (proclaimed on 15 March 1952 by Pope Pius XII)
• south Africa (proclaimed on 15 March 1952 by Pope Pius XII)
• ---
• 25 dioceses
• 38 cities
https://catholicsaints.info/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/
21 May as one of the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution
His father died when David was only a year old. Entered the seminary at Durango when very young, but had to leave to help support his family by working as a miner; never returned to seminary, and remained a layman. Worked with Saint Luis Batiz in his local parish. Joined Catholic Action (ACJM), and served as its president in 1925. Worked against the government's anti-religion laws. Vice-president of the National League for the Defense of Religious Liberty (LNDLR).
On 29 July 1929, a LNDLR meeting drew a crowd of over 500. A few days later a group of soldiers gathered up the LNDLR officers, and announced they were taking them to the state capital to explain their position. After leaving town, the soldiers stopped the cars and accused them of plotting armed revolt against the government. David was offered his freedom if he would recognize the legitimacy of Calle's anti-religious government; he declined. Martyred with Saint Salvador Lara, Saint Manuel Moralez, and Saint Luis Batiz. One of the Martyrs of the Cristera War.
2 March 1907 at Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
shot on 15 August 1926 at Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
21 May 2000 by Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee of Mexico
Viva Cristo Rey! Viva Santa Maria de Guadalupe! - Saint David's dying words
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-david-roldan-lara/
• Manuel Morales
• Emmanuel...
21 May as one of the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution
Manuel entered the seminary in Durango, Mexico, but had to leave to help support his impoverished family; he remained a lifelong layman. Married, and the father of three. Secretary of the publication Leon XIII. Secretary of the Circle of Catholic Workers. Member of Catholic Action (ACJM). President of the National League for the Defense of Religious Liberty (LNDLR).
On 29 July 1929, a LNDLR meeting drew a crowd of over 500. Morales spoke, emphasizing the peaceful, non-political aims and methods of the group. A few days later a group of soldiers gathered up the LNDLR officers, and announced they were taking them to the state capital to explain their position to government officials. After leaving town, the soldiers stopped the cars and accused the prisoners of plotting armed revolt against the government. Manuel was offered freedom if he would acknowledge the legitimacy of Manuel Calle's anti-religious government; he declined. Martyr.
8 February 1898 at Mesillas, Zacatecas, Mexico
shot by firing squad on 15 August 1926 in the mountains near Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
21 May 2000 by Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee of Mexico
Viva Cristo Rey! Viva Santa Maria de Guadalupe! - Saint Manuel's dying words
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-manuel-moralez/
Sister María Sagrario of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Daughter of a pharmacist. She was an excellent student, and in 1900 became the only woman in the pharmacy school of the University of Madrid. When her father died in 1909, Elvira took over the business to support the family. In 1915, her bother Ricardo graduated as a pharmacist and was able to take over the business and free Elvira to follow a longing for religious life. She joined the Discalced Carmelites at the monastery of Santa Ana and San Jose, taking the name María Sagrario of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga and making her solemn profession on Epiphany 1920. Prioress of her community from 1927 to 1930, and then again on 1 July 1936 just a few weeks before her death. On 20 July 1936 her convent was attacked and the sisters scattered. On 14 August 1936 she was arrested, and during interrogation would answer every question with "Viva Christ the King". Martyred in the Spanish Civil War.
8 January 1881 in Lillo, Toledo, Spain
shot on the morning of 15 August 1936 at the hermitage of San Isidro in Madrid, Spain
10 May 1998 by Pope John Paul II
pharmacists
• Carmelite nun with a palm of martyrdom and a number of pharmacist's tools
• mortar and pestle
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-elvira-moragas-cantarero/
• Aimone Taparelli
• Haymo Taparelli
Born to the Italian nobility, the family of the Counts of Lagnasco. Aimo felt a call to religious life in his youth, and soon as he was able, joined the Dominican in Savigliano, Italy. Studied and then taught at the University of Turin, Italy. Priest. Noted, well-travelled preacher. Chaplain to Duke Amadeus of Savoy. Inquisitor-general for Lombardy and Liguria.
1395 at Savigliano, Piedmont, Italy
• 15 August 1495 of natural causes
• relics transferred to Saint Dominic's Church in Turin, Italy in the early 20th century
1856 by Pope Blessed Pius IX (cultus confirmed)
To serve God is to reign. - Blessed Aimo
Our salvation consists solely in serving God. All else is deceit. - Blessed Aimo
O God, to serve you is to reign. By the prayers of Blessed Aimo whom you made a mighty champion of the faith may we serve you by promoting peace and unity in the Church and come to enjoy the everlasting kingdom. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. - General Calendar of the Order of Preachers
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-aimo-taparelli/
Salvator
21 May as one of the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution
Seminarian at Durango, Mexico, he was forced to drop out to help support his family financially. Assisted Saint Luis Batiz in his parish work. President of Catholic Action (ACJM). Secretary of the National League for the Defense of Religious Liberty (LNDLR).
On 29 July 1929, a LNDLR meeting drew a crowd of over 500. A few days later a group of soldiers gathered up the LNDLR officers, and announced they were taking them to the state capital to explain their position. After leaving town, the soldiers stopped the cars and accused their prisoners of plotting armed revolt against the government. Salvador was offered his freedom if he would recognize the legitimacy of Calle's anti-religious government; he declined. Martyr.
13 August 1905 in Berlín, Durango, Mexico
shot on 15 August 1926 at Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
21 May 2000 by Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee of Mexico
Viva Cristo Rey! Viva Santa Maria de Guadalupe! - Saint Salvador's dying words
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-salvador-lara-puente/
Raised in a pious family who was very involved with the Church and parish life, Juan studied with the Jesuits in Chamartin, Spain, then studied to become a pharmacist and enter the family business. With his father, he helped open and support several schools and a Catholic newspaper, La Independencia. Married to Rafaela Torres Benítez, and the two had three children. When the Spanish Civil War broke out, Juan and his newspaper became instant and obvious targets for the anti–Catholic forces. He was seized by militiamen, lodged on the prison ship Capitán Segarra and routinely abused and tortured. He refused to renounce the faith, and would make rosaries from bits of rope. Martyr.
29 January 1901 in Almería, Spain
15 August 1936 on the beach of La Garrofa, Almería, Spain
• 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis
• beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-juan-jose-vivas-perez-bustos/
21 May as one of the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution
Known as a pious child, Luis entered the seminary at Durango, Mexico at age 12. Ordained on 1 January 1894. Seminary spiritual director and parish priest at Chalchihuites, Mexico the rest of his life. Worked with Catholic Action. Started schools for poor children. Taught catechism to children and adults. Preached against violence and violent revolution. Accused of plotting anti-government uprisings. Arrested by government forces on 14 August 1926. Offered his freedom if he would recognize the legitimacy of Calle's anti-religious government; he declined. Martyr.
13 September 1870 at San Miguel del Mezquital, Mexico
shot on 15 August 1926 at Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
21 May 2000 by Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee of Mexico
I am dying for God, and God will care for my children. - Saint Luis just before execution when pleading for the lives of his fellow prisoners who were family men; his children were his parishioners
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-luis-batiz-sainz/
• Alberto Berdini
• Alberto of Sarteano
• King of Preachers
• Rex Praedicatorum
Albert joined the Minor Conventuals in 1405, but feeling a call to evangelism and more disciplined life, he became an Observant Friar Minor in 1415. A noted preacher, students of rhetoric would show up to listen to him just to study his speaking style. Worked with Saint Bernardine of Siena Chosen a papal legate for Pope Eugene IV in 1439. He was assigned to negotiate with the Coptic Christians to attend the Council of Florence, and in 1441 he brought four of them to the council, but the attempts at unification with the Copts were a dead end. Vicar-General of the Order of Friars Minor in 1442 and 1443. Assigned by Pope Eugene to negotiate with the Greek Orthodox heirarchy, and get them to attend the Council of Bologna in 1453. Apostolic delegate to Ethiopia, India, Egypt and Jerusalem.
1385 in Sarteano, Tuscany, Italy
15 August 1450 in Milan, Italy of natural causes
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-alberto-berdini-of-sarteano/
Simpliciano
14 August (archdiocese of Milan, Italy)
Raised in a Christian family. Teacher and catechist. Priest. Instrumental in the conversion of both Saint Alipius of Tagaste and Saint Augustine of Hippo, who remembered his fondly, wrote about him with deep gratitude, calling him the “spiritual father of my soul”, and would submit his own writings to him to review and comment. Archbishop of Milan, Italy for about three to four years, being chosen when he was already in his 70’s. Friend of, advisor to and correspondent with Saint Ambrose of Milan. Also corresponded extensively with Pope Anastasius I and bishops in Africa and Gaul, but none of the writings have survived. Simpliciano always wore a black leather belt; following a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Saint Monica, the belt became part of the habit of the Augustinians.
c.320 in Rome, Italy
c.401 in Milan, Liguria, Italy
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-simplician-of-milan/
• Claudius Granzotto
• Riccardo Granzotto
Youngest of nine children in a peasant farming family. His father died when Claudio was nine years old. Drafted into the Italian army at age 15, he served three years. Sculptor, studying and graduating with honours from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy in 1929. Professed brother of the Order of Friars Minor in 1933. Known for his life of prayer, his work with the poor, and his unquestioned artistic skill.
23 August 1900 at San Lucia di Piave, Treviso, Italy
15 August 1947 in Padua, Italy of a brain tumor
20 November 1994 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-claudio-granzotto/
Arduino
Spiritual student of Venerio, rector of the church of San Gregorio in Rimini, Italy. Priest in Rimini, ordained by Bishop Uberto; Adruinus had to pay Uberto to ordain him, but he was a dedicated priest who made the one concession to the worldly ways of his time and then fought against it. At one point, he and Venerio retired from the world to live as hermits in the church of San Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy. Arduinus celebrated Mass daily, a rarity in that time and location. Charitable to the point of complete poverty for himself. He ended his days in the San Gudenzio monastery, still assisting and learning from Venerio who served as abbot of the house, but never taking any vows as a monk.
Rimini, Italy
1009 of natural causes
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-arduinus-of-rimini/
Father Domingo María From Alboraya
Son of Vincent and Antonia. Joined the Franciscan Capuchin tertiaries in 1889. Priest, ordained in 1890. Member of the Brothers of Our Lady of Sorrows; served several times as their secretary-general. Worked with young people, especially those we would today call “at risk”. Noted orator. When the persecutions of the Spanish Civil War began, he hid in the home of a lawyer friend, but was found by anti–Catholic militiaman. Martyr.
18 August 1872 in Alboraya, Valencia, Spain
15 August 1936 near Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-agustin-hurtado-soler/
Joined the Dominicans on 3 November 1859. Priest, ordained on 5 February 1860. Titular bishop of Draso and co-adjutor bishop of San Miniato, Italy on 21 December 1874; bishop of San Miniato from 2 February 1897 till retirement on 30 August 1907. Founded the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Spirit. Titular archbishop of Serdica on 30 August 1907.
5 July 1837 in Livorno, Italy
15 August 1912 in Florence, Italy of natural causes
• 19 September 2015 by Pope Francis
• beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta e di San Genesio, San Miniato, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-pio-alberto-del-corona/
Alipio, Alypius
From youth he was a friend of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Studied law in Rome, Italy. Magistrate in Rome. When Augustine went to Rome, Alipius resigned his position and followed. Convert to Christianity, baptized by Saint Ambrose in Milan on Easter Eve 387 with Augustine. Monk for three years. Pilgrim to the Holy Lands. Priest, ordained in Hippo, North Africa. Bishop of Tagaste, North Africa for 30 years. Fought the Donatist and Pelagian heresies. Augustine wrote of his old friend, clearly describing Alipius's holiness.
Tagaste, North Africa
430 of natural causes
1584 by Pope Gregory XIII
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-alipius-of-tagaste/
Tarsicius
Third to fourth century layman or deacon (sources vary). While taking Communion to prisoners, Tarcisius was attacked by a pagan mob, and died defending the Host. Martyr. It is said that when the pagans searched him after beating him to death, the Hosts had miraculously disappeared.
• altar boys, altar girls, altar servers
• first communicants
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-tarcisius/
Studied at the College of Saint Joseph in Tortosa, Spain. Priest, ordained on 6 June 1914. Member of the Diocesan Laborer Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, making his solemn profession on 12 August 1923. Vocations director at the College of Saint Joseph. Rector of the seminaries of Córdoba and Barcelona. Martyred in the Spanish Civil War.
1 November 1889 in Cinctorres, Castellón, Spain
shot at dawn on 15 August 1936 at the cemetery in Almazora, Castellón, Spain
1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-jose-maria-peris-polo/
Alfrid, Altfried, Altfrid
Benedictine monk at Corvey Abbey. Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany in 851. Founded Essen Abbey. Adviser to the East Frankish King Louis the German. Known for his devotion to the Mother of God.
early 9th century in Cologne, Germany
• 15 August 874 of natural causes
• buried in the church of Essen Abbey
1965 by Pope Paul VI (cultus confirmed)
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-alfred-of-hildesheim/
Juliana de Busto Arsicio
Augustinian contemplative nun. Friend of Blessed Catherine da Palanza.
1427 at Busto-Arizio, Italy
15 August 1501 at Sacro Montesopra Varese convent of natural causes
16 September 1769 by Pope Clement XIV (cultus confirmed)
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-juliana-puricelli/
Angelus of Saint Joseph
20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs
Carmelite, taking the name Angelus of Saint Joseph. One of the Martyrs of Ireland.
Irish
15 August 1642 in Siddan, Meath, Ireland
27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-george-halley/
Sister of Blessed Maria del Paradiso. The two became Mercedarian nuns together at the monastery of Santa Maria ad Argamasilla, and stayed together in lives of austerity, prayer and penance.
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-elisabetta-del-paradiso/
Sister of Blessed Elisabetta del Paradiso. The two became Mercedarian nuns together at the monastery of Santa Maria ad Argamasilla, and stayed together in lives of austerity, prayer and penance.
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-maria-del-paradiso/
Eleventh-century nobleman of Brabant (in modern Belgium). Soldier. Monk at Soissons, France. Bishop of Soissons. Worn out trying to restore order to his diocese, he retired to the Cistercian Abbey of Aldenberg near Cologne, Germany.
1087 at Aldenberg Abbey in Germany of natural causes
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-arnulphus-of-soissons/
Neópolo
Martyred in the persecutions of Diocletian.
Egyptian
tortured to death in the early 4th century in Alexandria, Egypt
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-napoleon-of-alexandria/
Mercedarian friar, assigned to ransom Christians enslaved by Muslims in Fez, Morocco. After freeing more than 100 people, he stayed on to preach Christianity.
Fez, Morocco
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-ferdinando-de-pazos/
• Blessed Agustín Viela Ezcurdia
• Blessed Alfons Miquel Garriga
• Blessed Alfons Sorribes Teixidó
• Blessed Antolín Calvo y Calvo
• Blessed Antoni Dalmau Rosich
• Blessed Atanasio Vidaurreta Labra
• Blessed Eduardo Ripoll Diego
• Blessed Esteve Casadevall Puig
• Blessed Eusebi Maria Codina Millà
• Blessed Felipe de Jesús Munárriz Azcona
• Blessed Francesc Roura Farró
• Blessed Francisco Castán Meseguer
• Blessed Gregorio Chirivas Lacamba
• Blessed Hilario Llorente Martín
• Blessed Jaume Falgarona Vilanova
• Blessed Joan Baixeras Berenguer
• Blessed Joan Codinachs Tuneu
• Blessed José Amorós Hernández
• Blessed José Blasco Juan
• Blessed José Figuero Beltrán
• Blessed José Pavón Bueno
• Blessed Josep Maria Badía Mateu
• Blessed Josep Ormo Seró
• Blessed Josep Ros Florensa
• Blessed Juan Díaz Nosti
• Blessed Juan Echarri Vique
• Blessed Juan Sánchez Munárriz
• Blessed Leoncio Pérez Ramos
• Blessed Lluís Escalé Binefa
• Blessed Lluís Lladó Teixidor
• Blessed Lluís Masferrer Vila
• Blessed Manuel Buil Lalueza
• Blessed Manuel Martínez Jarauta
• Blessed Manuel Torras Sais
• Blessed Miquel Masip González
• Blessed Nicasio Sierra Ucar
• Blessed Pedro García Bernal
• Blessed Pere Cunill Padrós
• Blessed Rafael Briega Morales
• Blessed Ramon Illa Salvia
• Blessed Ramon Novich Rabionet
• Blessed Salvador Pigem Serra
• Blessed Sebastià Riera Coromina
• Blessed Sebastián Calvo Martínez
• Blessed Secundino Ortega García
• Blessed Teodoro Ruiz de Larrinaga García
• Blessed Tomàs Capdevila Miró
• Blessed Wenceslau Clarís Vilaregut
2 August through 18 August 1936 in Barbastro, Huesca, Spain
25 October 1992 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/martyred-claretians-of-barbastro/
Three Christians martyred together. No details survive but the names - Eutychian, Philip and Straton.
Nicomedia, Bithynia (in modern Turkey)
https://catholicsaints.info/martyrs-of-nicomedia-15-august/
Thousands of people were murdered in the anti-Catholic persecutions of the Spanish Civil War from 1934 to 1939. I have pages on each of them, but in most cases I have only found very minimal information. They are available on the CatholicSaints.Info site through these links:
• Blessed Agustì Ibarra Angüela
• Blessed Carmelo Sastre y Sastre
• Cayetano García Martínez
• Blessed Clemente Vea Balaguer
• Blessed Francisco Míguez Fernández
• Fructuoso Pérez Márquez
• Blessed Ildefonso Alberto Flos
• Blessed Jaume Bonet Nadal
• Blessed Joan Ceró Cedó
• Blessed Josep Santonja Pinsach
• Blessed Juan Francisco Barahona Martín
• Blessed Juan Mesonero Huerta
• Blessed Luis Ros Ezcurra
• Blessed Manuel Formigo Giráldez
• Blessed Miguel Alberto Flos
• Pedro Gambín Pérez
• Blessed Sebastià Balcells Tonijuan
• Blessed Severiano Montes Fernández
• Our Lady of La Vang
• Our Lady of Madhu
• Our Lady of Patrocínio
• Our Lady of the Abbey
• Gioconda of Rome
• Juan of Seville
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