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Saint Saturninus of Toulouse

Also known as

Cernín, Sadurní, Sadurninho, Sarnin, Satordi, Saturdi, Saturnin, Saturnino, Serenín, Sernin, Zernin

Additional Memorial

30 October (translation of relics)

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Born to the third century Roman nobility. Missionary to Gaul, the Pyrenees, and the Iberian peninsula. Worked with Saint Papoul. He converted many, including the farmer now known as Saint Honestus who joined him as a missionary. Imprisoned in Carcassone by the prefect Rufinus, Saturninus and his group were freed by an angel. He became the first bishop of Toulouse in modern France), where he teamed with Saint Martial to perform miraculous healings. Converted and baptized Saint Firminus of Amiens.

When Saturninus began his work in Toulouse, the local pagan priests stopped receiving oracular messages from their gods. One day in 257, when the priests were hopelessly frustrated, Saturninus passed by in the street. The priests blamed the bishop, and ordered the crowd of heathens to seize him and force him to offer sacrifice to their gods. The idols fell to pieces in front of the bishop, and the crowd murdered him.

Born

Patras, Greece

Died

• dragged to death by a bull c.257 in Toulouse, France
• two Christian women gathered up his remains and buried them in a ditch
• a church called the Taur (bull) was built where the bull stopped
• relics at the basilica at Toulouse

Patronage

• against ants
• against bovine spongiform encephalopathy, scrape or mad cow disease
• death anxiety
• against fraud
• against headaches
• against nausea
• against pain
• against plague
• against smallpox; smallpox patients
• against syphilis
• bullfighters
• 16 cities

Representation

• bishop dragged by a bull
• bishop with a bull at his feet
• bull, cross and mitre

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-saturninus-of-toulouse/


Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani

Also known as

• Antony Fasani
• Francis Anthony Fasani
• Francis Fasani

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Known as a pious child. Entered the Conventual Franciscan order in 1695, taking the name Francis. Ordained in 1705. Taught philosophy to younger friars, served as guardian of his friary, provincial of the Order, master of novices, and finally pastor in his hometown. Sought after confessor and preacher, a loyal friend of the poor, never hesitating to seek from benefactors what was needed. A mystic, known for his deep prayer life, he was known to levitate while praying.

Born

6 August 1681 in Lucera, Foggia, Italy as Antony Fasani

Died

• 29 November 1742 in Lucera, Foggia, Italy of natural causes
• when news of his death spread, children ran through the streets crying, "The saint is dead! The saint is dead!"
• buried at the church of San Francesco di Lucera

Canonized

13 April 1986 by Pope John Paul II

Video

YouTube PlayList

Readings

In his preaching he spoke in a familiar way, filled as he was with the love of God and neighbor; fired by the Spirit, he made use of the words and deed of Holy Scripture, stirring his listeners and moving them to do penance. - witness to Francesco's preaching, recorded in the investigation for his canonization

Francesco made the love taught us by Christ the fundamental characteristic of his existence, the basic criterion of his thought and activity, the supreme summit of his aspirations. - Pope John Paul II

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-francesco-antonio-fasani/


Blessed Bernardo Francisco de Hoyos Seña

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Son of Don Manuel de Hoyos and Doña Francisca de Seña. Baptized at 16 days; he was named for Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and Saint Francis Xavier. Confirmed at age nine. Began studying at the Jesuit College at Medina del Campo, Spain at age 10. Joined the Jesuit novitiate on 11 July 1726; he was not quite 15 years old, and made his perpetual vows at age 17. During his theological studies he became acquainted with devotion to the Sacred Heart, and began working for the spread of the devotion through Spain and Spanish America. Ordained on 2 January 1735; he needed special dispensation since he was only 23.

Born

21 August, 1711 in Torrelobatón, Valladolid, Spain

Died

• 29 November 1735 at the Colegio de San Ignacio, Valladolid, Spain of typhus
• buried at the Colegio de San Ignacio
• remains moved, but the location records have been lost

Beatified

• 18 April 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI
• recognition celebrated by Archbishop Angelo Amato at Plaza de Colón, Valladolid, Spain
• the beatification miracle involved the healing of young Mercedes Cabezas on 22 April 1936 in San Cristóbal de la Cuesta, Salamanca, Spain of typhoid and a serious tumor

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-bernardo-francisco-de-hoyos-sena/


Saint Brendan of Birr

Also known as

• Brendan mac Nemain
• Brendan of Biorra
• Brendan the Elder
• Prophet of Ireland
• Brandan, Brandon, Breandan, Brenainn, Brendanus

Additional Memorial

6 January as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland

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Friend and brother monk with Saint Brendan the Navigator at Clonard abbey. Spiritual student of Saint Finian. Founded the monastery at Birr in Offaly, central Ireland c.540, and served as its abbot. Friend and advisor of Saint Columba. At Brendan's death, Columba had a vision of the abbot's soul being carried away by angels.

Born

Irish

Died

c.573 at Birr, Ireland of natural causes

Patronage

Birr, Ireland

Readings

Most glorious ascetic and chief of Ireland's Prophets, O Father Brendan, thou wast a bright beacon in the western isle guiding many to salvation. At thy heavenly birthday the Angels rejoiced and miraculously announced their joy to our Father Columba. The prayers of the righteous avail much for us sinners. Wherefore O Saint, pray to God for us that He will find us a place in the Mansions of the Blest. - Troparion of Saint Brendan of Birr

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-brendan-of-birr/


Saint Radbod of Utrecht

Also known as

Radbodus, Radboud, Ratbod, Redbad

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Grandson of the last pagan king of the Frisons of the Netherlands. Raised by his uncle Gunther, bishop of Cologne, Germany, and educated at the convent school there. Part of the court of King Charles the Bald. Benedictine bishop of Utrecht, Netherlands in 900, joining the Benedictine order after taking his see, and in order to better govern it, for there was a strong Benedictine influence in the religious orders in his diocese. Noted for his support of the poor. Writer and poet of great intellect; some of his works have survived. He was forced to flee his diocese due to invasion by the Danes, and he lived his last years in exile.

Born

c.850 in the Gascony Lomagne region of France

Died

• 917 at Deventer, the Netherlands of natural causes
• in 1578 his relics were distributed to churches in Boerhaar, Deventer, Nijmegan and Utrecht in the Netherlands to avoid destruction by Protestants

Patronage

Catholic University, Nijmegan, Netherlands

Representation

bishop washing the feet of the poor

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-radbod-of-utrecht/


Saint Hardoin of Brittany

Also known as

• Hardoin of St-Paul-de-Leon
• Hardouin, Harduinus, Hoardon, Hoardonus, Hoarzon, Hoarzonus, Hoiarn-don, Hoierdonus, Holeardonus, Hordeonius, Houardon, Huardo, Ouardon, Wardon

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Immigrant from the British Isles to Brittany (in modern France); legend says he was brought there in a stone boat propelled by angels. Hermit in the area of Landerneau. Priest. Bishop of Saint Pol-de-Léon, Finistère, France. Friend of Saint Herve.

Born

British Isles

Died

c.650

Patronage

• Landerneau, France
• sailors

Representation

in a stone boat that is being pushed across the water by angels

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-hardoin-of-brittany/


Blessed Denis of the Nativity

Also known as

• Dionysius of the Nativity
• Pierre Berthelot

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Sailor from age twelve. Pilot-in-chief, cartographer, and cosmographer to the king of Portugal, and to the French court. Still a member of the royal court when he became a Discalced Carmelite in 1635 at Goa, India. With Blessed Redemptorus of the Cross, he travelled as a missionary to the king of Achin. He and his party were ambushed and martyred by Muslims.

Born

1600 at Honfleur, France as Pierre Berthelot

Died

tortured to death on 29 November 1638 on the Malay archipelago

Beatified

10 June 1900 by Pope Leo XIII

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-denis-of-the-nativity/


Blessed Alfredo Simón-Colomina

Also known as

Anselmo Simón-Colomina

Additional Memorial

2 September (Jesuits)

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Jesuit priest. Dean and then rector of the Colegio de San José in Valencia, Spain. Rector in Sarriá, Spain in 1916, and then re-assigned to Valencia. Imprisoned several times and eventually martyred in the persecutions of the Spanish Civil War.

Born

8 March 1877 in Valencia, Spain

Died

29 November 1936 in Picadero de Paterna, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-alfredo-simon-colomina/


Saint Paphnutius of Heracleopolis

Also known as

Pafnutios, Pafnutius, Paphnutios

Additional Memorial

• 3 March (Coptic calendar)
• 14 January (Orthodox calendar)

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Spiritual student of Saint Anthony the Great and Saint Paul of Thebes. Monk. Founded the monastery of Hercleopolis Magna in Thebes, Egypt in the 4th century, and served as its first abbot.

Died

c.380

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-paphnutius-of-heracleopolis/


Blessed Redemptorus of the Cross

Also known as

Thomas Rodriguez da Cunha

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Military officer. Discalced Carmelite in 1615, taking the name Redemptorus of the Cross. With Blessed Denis of the Nativity, he travelled as a missionary to the king of Achin. He and his party were ambushed and martyred by Muslims.

Born

in Portugual as Thomas Rodriguez da Cunha

Died

tortured to death in 1638 on the Malay archipelago

Beatified

1900 by Pope Leo XIII

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-redemptorus-of-the-cross/


Saint Sadwen of Wales

Also known as

• Sadwen of Llansadwrn
• Sadwen Farchog
• Sadwen the Knight
• Sadourn, Sadurn, Sadwren, Sadwrn, Sadwruen, Sadyruyn, Saturn, Saturninus

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Son of a prince, Bicanus Farchog of Llydaw; brother of Saint Illtyd. Educated by Saint Garmon of Manaw. Soldier. Married to Saint Canna verch Tewdr Marw. Father of Saint Crallo. Disciple of Saint Cadfan. Missionary to the British Isles. Hermit on Anglesey Island. Several Welsh churches are dedicated to him.

Born

c.485 in Brittany (in modern France)

Died

Anglesy Island, Wales of natural causes

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-sadwen-of-wales/


Saint Saturninus of Rome

Also known as

• Saturninus of Carthage
• Saturninus the Elderly

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Priest in Rome, Italy. With his deacon Saint Sisinius, he was sentenced to hard labor for his faith. Martyr.

Born

Carthaginian

Died

• c.309
• buried in the cemetery of Saint Thraso on the Salarian Way of Rome, Italy
• Saint Saturninus of Romerelics enshrined in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Monte Celio, Italy
• relics enshrined on 29 November 1987 in the church of San Saturnino Martire, Rome

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-saturninus-of-rome/


Our Lady of Beauraing

Also known as

Our Lady of the Golden Heart

Article

Appeared multiple occasions between 29 November 1932 and 3 January 1933 On 2 February 1943, Bishop Andre Marie Charue authorized public devotion to Our Lady of Beauraing. On 2 July 1949 the Bishop declared that the Queen of Heaven had truly appeared to the children.

Video

YouTube PlayList

https://catholicsaints.info/our-lady-of-beauraing/


Blessed Edward Burden

Additional Memorial

• 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai
• 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

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Seminarian in Rheims, France. Priest in the apostolic vicariate of England. Martyred in the persecutions of Queen Elizabeth I.

Born

c.1540 in County Durham, England

Died

hanged on 29 November 1588 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-edward-burden/


Blessed Frederick of Ratisbon

Also known as

Frederick of Regensburg

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Augustinian lay-brother at Ratisbon, Germany. Worked for the holy hermits in the area as a carpenter and wood cutter.

Born

at Ratisbon (modern Regensburg, Germany)

Died

1329 at Ratisbon, Germany of natural causes

Beatified

1909 by Pope Pius X (cultus confirmed)

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-frederick-of-ratisbon/


Blessed William Knight

Additional Memorial

22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

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Layman in the apostolic vicariate of England during a period of persecutions of Catholics. Martyr.

Born

1573 in South Duffield, North Yorkshire, England

Died

hanged on 29 November 1596 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-william-knight/


Blessed George Errington

Addtional Memorial

22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

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Layman in the apostolic vicariate of England during a period of persecutions of Catholics. Martyr.

Born

c.1554 in Hirst, Northumberland, England

Died

hanged on 29 November 1596 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-george-errington/


Blessed William Gibson

Additional Memorial

22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

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Layman in the apostolic vicariate of England during a period of persecutions of Catholics. Martyr.

Born

in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England

Died

hanged on 29 November 1596 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-william-gibson/


Saint Sisinnius of Rome

Also known as

Sysinnius

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Deacon in Rome. With his priest Saint Saturninus, he was sentenced to hard labor for his faith. Martyr.

Born

Carthaginian

Died

• c.309
• buried in the cemetery of Saint Thraso on the Salarian Way of Rome, Italy
• relics enshrined in the Basilica of Saint Sebastian in Rome

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-sisinnius-of-rome/


Blessed Jutta of Heiligenthal

Also known as

Julitta of Heiligenthal

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Benedictine Cistercian nun. Founded a convent in Heiligenthal, Germany in 1222, and served as its first abbess for 16 years.

Died

• prior to 1250 of natural causes
• buried under the high altar of the church of Heiligenthal Abbey

https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-jutta-of-heiligenthal/


Saint Philomenus of Ancyra

Also known as

Filomenus

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Baker. Martyred in the persecutions of Emperor Aurelian.

Died

nailed to a stake through his hands, feet and head in 275 at Ancyra, Galatia (modern Ankara, Turkey)

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-philomenus-of-ancyra/


Saint Walderic of Murrhardt

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With the help of Louis the Pious, Walderic founded a monastery at Murrhardt, Germany, and served as its first abbot.

Died

c.817 of natural causes

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-walderic-of-murrhardt/


Saint James of Saroug

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Bishop of Saroug, Syria. His homilies and teachings have led Syrians to consider him a doctor of the faith on the level of Saint Ephrem.

Died

c.522 of natural causes

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-james-of-saroug/


Saint Illuminata of Todi

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Nun. Venerated in her home town, but her biography has been lost.

Born

Todi, Italy

Died

c.320

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-illuminata-of-todi/


Saint Paramon

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One of a group of 375 martyrs who died together in the persecutions of Decius. The names of the others have not come down to us.

Died

250

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-paramon/


Saint Blaise of Veroli

Also known as

Blasius

Profile

Martyr.

Died

at Veroli, Italy

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-blaise-of-veroli/


Saint Demetrius of Veroli

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Martyr.

Died

at Veroli, Italy

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-demetrius-of-veroli/


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• Anastasia of Rome
• Bernhard of Nazareth
• Caterina Sordini
• Nectarius of the Kiev Caves
• Nicolino Magalotti
• Quiricus of Toledo


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