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Cernín, Sadurní, Sadurninho, Sarnin, Satordi, Saturdi, Saturnin, Saturnino, Serenín, Sernin, Zernin
30 October (translation of relics)
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.
Patras, Greece
• 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
• 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
• bishop dragged by a bull
• bishop with a bull at his feet
• bull, cross and mitre
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-saturninus-of-toulouse/
• Antony Fasani
• Francis Anthony Fasani
• Francis Fasani
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.
6 August 1681 in Lucera, Foggia, Italy as Antony Fasani
• 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
13 April 1986 by Pope John Paul II
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/
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.
21 August, 1711 in Torrelobatón, Valladolid, Spain
• 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
• 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/
• Brendan mac Nemain
• Brendan of Biorra
• Brendan the Elder
• Prophet of Ireland
• Brandan, Brandon, Breandan, Brenainn, Brendanus
6 January as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland
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.
Irish
c.573 at Birr, Ireland of natural causes
Birr, Ireland
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/
Radbodus, Radboud, Ratbod, Redbad
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.
c.850 in the Gascony Lomagne region of France
• 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
Catholic University, Nijmegan, Netherlands
bishop washing the feet of the poor
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-radbod-of-utrecht/
• Hardoin of St-Paul-de-Leon
• Hardouin, Harduinus, Hoardon, Hoardonus, Hoarzon, Hoarzonus, Hoiarn-don, Hoierdonus, Holeardonus, Hordeonius, Houardon, Huardo, Ouardon, Wardon
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.
British Isles
c.650
• Landerneau, France
• sailors
in a stone boat that is being pushed across the water by angels
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-hardoin-of-brittany/
• Dionysius of the Nativity
• Pierre Berthelot
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.
1600 at Honfleur, France as Pierre Berthelot
tortured to death on 29 November 1638 on the Malay archipelago
10 June 1900 by Pope Leo XIII
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-denis-of-the-nativity/
Anselmo Simón-Colomina
2 September (Jesuits)
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.
8 March 1877 in Valencia, Spain
29 November 1936 in Picadero de Paterna, Valencia, Spain
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-alfredo-simon-colomina/
Pafnutios, Pafnutius, Paphnutios
• 3 March (Coptic calendar)
• 14 January (Orthodox calendar)
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.
c.380
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-paphnutius-of-heracleopolis/
Thomas Rodriguez da Cunha
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.
in Portugual as Thomas Rodriguez da Cunha
tortured to death in 1638 on the Malay archipelago
1900 by Pope Leo XIII
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-redemptorus-of-the-cross/
• Sadwen of Llansadwrn
• Sadwen Farchog
• Sadwen the Knight
• Sadourn, Sadurn, Sadwren, Sadwrn, Sadwruen, Sadyruyn, Saturn, Saturninus
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.
c.485 in Brittany (in modern France)
Anglesy Island, Wales of natural causes
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-sadwen-of-wales/
• Saturninus of Carthage
• Saturninus the Elderly
Priest in Rome, Italy. With his deacon Saint Sisinius, he was sentenced to hard labor for his faith. Martyr.
Carthaginian
• 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 the Golden Heart
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.
https://catholicsaints.info/our-lady-of-beauraing/
• 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai
• 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Seminarian in Rheims, France. Priest in the apostolic vicariate of England. Martyred in the persecutions of Queen Elizabeth I.
c.1540 in County Durham, England
hanged on 29 November 1588 in York, North Yorkshire, England
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-edward-burden/
Frederick of Regensburg
Augustinian lay-brother at Ratisbon, Germany. Worked for the holy hermits in the area as a carpenter and wood cutter.
at Ratisbon (modern Regensburg, Germany)
1329 at Ratisbon, Germany of natural causes
1909 by Pope Pius X (cultus confirmed)
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-frederick-of-ratisbon/
22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Layman in the apostolic vicariate of England during a period of persecutions of Catholics. Martyr.
1573 in South Duffield, North Yorkshire, England
hanged on 29 November 1596 in York, North Yorkshire, England
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-william-knight/
22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Layman in the apostolic vicariate of England during a period of persecutions of Catholics. Martyr.
c.1554 in Hirst, Northumberland, England
hanged on 29 November 1596 in York, North Yorkshire, England
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-george-errington/
22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Layman in the apostolic vicariate of England during a period of persecutions of Catholics. Martyr.
in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
hanged on 29 November 1596 in York, North Yorkshire, England
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-william-gibson/
Sysinnius
Deacon in Rome. With his priest Saint Saturninus, he was sentenced to hard labor for his faith. Martyr.
Carthaginian
• 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/
Julitta of Heiligenthal
Benedictine Cistercian nun. Founded a convent in Heiligenthal, Germany in 1222, and served as its first abbess for 16 years.
• prior to 1250 of natural causes
• buried under the high altar of the church of Heiligenthal Abbey
https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-jutta-of-heiligenthal/
Filomenus
Baker. Martyred in the persecutions of Emperor Aurelian.
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/
With the help of Louis the Pious, Walderic founded a monastery at Murrhardt, Germany, and served as its first abbot.
c.817 of natural causes
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-walderic-of-murrhardt/
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.
c.522 of natural causes
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-james-of-saroug/
Nun. Venerated in her home town, but her biography has been lost.
Todi, Italy
c.320
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-illuminata-of-todi/
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.
250
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-paramon/
Blasius
Martyr.
at Veroli, Italy
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-blaise-of-veroli/
Martyr.
at Veroli, Italy
https://catholicsaints.info/saint-demetrius-of-veroli/
• Abibus of Nekressi
• Anastasia of Rome
• Bernhard of Nazareth
• Caterina Sordini
• Nectarius of the Kiev Caves
• Nicolino Magalotti
• Quiricus of Toledo
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