இன்றைய புனிதர்கள் செப்டம்பர் 13

 Saint John Chrysostom

புனித யோவான் கிறிசோஸ்தோம்

ஆயர், மறைவல்லுநர்

பிறப்பு

354,

அந்தியோக்கியா

இறப்பு

407,

கோமானா, போந்து

பாதுகாவல்: கல்வி, வலிப்புநோய், மறையுரையாளர்கள்

இவர் ஓர் சிறந்த மறைபோதகர். மிகச் சிறந்த முறையில் கல்வி கற்றார். இவர் கடுமையான தவ வாழ்வை மேற்கொண்டு குருத்துவப்பயிற்சி பெற்று குருவானார். மறைபோதகராக பணியாற்றி, ஏராளமான நன்மைகளை செய்தார். 397 ஆம் ஆண்டு கொன்ஸ்டாண்டினோபிளுக்கு ஆயராகத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டார். அப்பொறுப்பை மிக சிறப்பாக ஆற்றினார். பணிகளின் நடுவிலும் தவ வாழ்வை விடாமல் மேற்கொண்டார். குருக்களின் நடத்தையும் மறைபணியாளர்களின் வாழ்வையும் அறநெறிப்படுத்த முயற்சி செய்தார். ஆனால் அரசர்களாலும், தனக்கு எதிராக செயல்பட்டவர்களாலும் அதை நிறைவேற்ற

முடியாமல் தவித்தார். இவர் நாட்டைவிட்டு வெளியேற அரசர்களால் வலியுறுத்தப்பட்டார். இருப்பினும் அம்மக்களின்

நடுவே அஞ்சா நெஞ்சுடன் பணியாற்றினார். தன் சொல்வன்மையால் பலரின் மனதில் இடம்பிடித்தார். ஆடம்பர வாழ்விலிருந்து வெளியேறி ஏழைமக்களுக்கு பணிசெய்து, தன்னிடம் இருப்பவற்றை அவர்களோடு பகிர்ந்து அரசர்களை

அழைத்தார். இதனால் வெறிகொண்ட அரசர்கள் அவரை நாடு கடத்தினர். ஆர்மினியா நாட்டில் 3 ஆண்டுகள் வாழ்ந்தார். பின்னர் கருங்கடலின் தென்கிழக்கு பகுதிக்கு மீண்டும் நாடு கடத்தப்பட்டார். மிகவும் நலிவுற்று உடல் நலம் குன்றி காணப்பட்டார். ஒன்றும் செய்ய இயலாதவராய் அங்கேயே இறந்தார்.

Also known as

• Greatest of the Greek Fathers

• Golden-Mouth

• Giovanni Crisostomo

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John's father died when he was young, and he was raised by a very pious mother. Well educated; studied rhetoric under Libanius, one of the most famous orators of his day. Monk. Preacher and priest for a dozen years in Syria. While there he developed a stomach ailment that troubled him the rest of his life.

It was for his sermons that John earned the title Chrysostom = golden mouthed. They were always on point, they explained the Scriptures with clarity, and they sometimes went on for hours. Made a reluctant bishop of Constantinople in 398, a move that involved him in imperial politics. He criticized the rich for not sharing their wealth, fought to reform the clergy, prevented the sale of ecclesiastical offices, called for fidelity in marriage, encouraged practices of justice and charity. Archbishop and Patriarch of Constantinople. Revised the Greek Liturgy. Because John's sermons advocated a change in their lives, some nobles and bishops worked to remove him from his diocese; he was twice exiled from his diocese. Banished to Pythius, he died on the road.

Greek Father of the Church. Proclaimed Doctor of the Church in 451.

Born

c.347 at Antioch, Asia Minor

Died

407 of natural causes

Name Meaning

• God is gracious; gift of God (John)

• golden-mouthed (Chrysostom)

Blessed Gertrude Prosperi

அருளாளர் ஜெர்ட்ரூட் ப்ராஸ்பெரி (1799-1847)

இவர் இத்தாலியில உள்ள பெருகியாவில் இருந்த ஒரு செல்வச் செழிப்பான குடும்பத்தில் பிறந்தவர்.

சிறுவயது முதலே கடவுள்மீது மிகுந்த பற்றுகொண்டு வாழ்ந்து வந்த இவர், வளர்ந்து பெரியவரானதும், புனித பெனடிக்ட் துறவற சபையில் சேர்ந்து, செவிலியர், கோயில் நிர்வாகி, நவகன்னியர்களுக்குப் பொறுப்பாளர் என்று பல்வேறு பொறுப்புகளை வகிக்கத் தொடங்கி, பின்னாளில் துறவு மடத் தலைவியாகவும் உயர்ந்தார்.

நற்கருணை ஆண்டவரிடமும், இயேசுவின் தூய்மைமிகு இதயத்திடமும் மிகுந்த பற்றுக் கொண்ட இவர், ஆண்டவர் சிலுவை சுமப்பது போன்ற காட்சிகளை அடிக்கடி கண்டு வந்தார்.

இப்படி இறைவன்மீது நம்பிக்கை கொண்டு, அவருக்கு உகந்த வாழ்க்கை வாழ்ந்து வந்த இவர், 1847 ஆம் ஆண்டு இறையடி சேர்ந்தார். இவருக்கு 2012 ஆம் ஆண்டு திருத்தந்தை பதினாறாம் பெனடிக்டால் அருளாளர் பட்டம் அளிக்கப்பட்டது.

Also known as

Sister Maria Luisa Angelica

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Born to a wealthy, pious family, the daughter of Dominic and Maria Diomedi. Joined the Benedictines at the monastery of Sante Lucia di Trevi on 4 May 1820, taking the name Sister Maria Luisa Angelica. Served as nurse, sacristan, camerlenga and novice mistress. Elected abbess on 1 October 1837; she served for the rest of her life. Revived obsservance to the Rule of the Order. Devoted to Eucharistic adoration. Received a visions of Christ carrying his cross, of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and of Jesus as a pilgrim.

Born

• 19 August 1799 in Fogliano di Cascia, Perugia, Italy

• baptized on the same day at the parish church of San Hippolytus in Fogliano di Cascia

Died

• 13 September 1847 in Trevi, Perugia, Italy of natural causes

• buried in the church of Santa Lucia in Trevi

Beatified

• 12 November 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI

• beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Spoleto, Italy

• her beatification miracle involves the healing of a woman in Umbria, Italy of a brain-related illness

Saint Eulogius of Alexandria

புனிதர் யூலோஜியஸ் 

ஆயர், ஒப்புரவாளர்:

பிறப்பு: தெரியவில்லை

சிரியா (Syria) 

இறப்பு: செப்டம்பர் 13, 608 

ஏற்கும் சமயம்:

ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்க திருச்சபை

கிழக்கு மரபுவழி திருச்சபை

நினைவுத் திருநாள்: செப்டம்பர் 13 

புனிதர் யூலோஜியஸ், கி.பி. 580ம் ஆண்டு முதல் 608ம் ஆண்டுவரை கிரேக்க தந்தையராக (Greek Patriarch) இருந்தவர் ஆவார். ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்க திருச்சபையும், கிழக்கு மரபுவழி திருச்சபையும் இவரை புனிதராக ஏற்கின்றன. இவரது நினைவுத் திருநாள், செப்டம்பர் மாதம் 13ம் தேதியாகும். 

அவர் பல கட்டங்களில் ஒரு வெற்றிகரமான மோனோபிஸிடிச (Monophysitism) கொள்கைகளுக்கு ஆதரவான போராளியாக இருந்தார். இவர், திருத்தந்தை பெரிய கிரகோரியின் (Pope Gregory the Great) நெருங்கிய நண்பராவார். திருத்தந்தையுடனான தொடர்பிலுமிருந்தார். அதன் காரணமாக, திருத்தந்தையின் மரியாதை மற்றும் பாராட்டின் பல கவர்ச்சிகரமான வெளிப்பாடுகளையும் பெற்றார். 

யூலோஜியஸ், ஆதி கிறிஸ்தவ கொள்கையான “நோவாஷியன்” (Novatians) கொள்கைகளை மறுத்தார். அவருடைய மறைமாவட்டத்தில் இன்றளவும் இருக்கும் பண்டைய மதத்தைச் சேர்ந்த சில சமுதாயங்கள், நெஸ்டோரியஸ் (Nestorius), மற்றும் யூடிசஸ் (Eutyches) இருவருக்கும் எதிராக, கிறிஸ்துவின் இரண்டு இயல்புகளின் ஹைப்போஸ்டேடிக் (hypostatic) ஒற்றுமையை நிரூபித்தன. திருத்தந்தை பெரிய கிரகோரி, யூலோஜியஸ் சத்தியத்தின் குரல் என்றும், அவர் வாழ்வது அவசியம் என்றும் அவரை அங்கீகரித்தார் என்றும் கர்தினால் பாரோனியஸ் (Cardinal Baronius) கூறுகிறார். 

அலெக்ஸாண்டிரியா திருச்சபையில், வாழ்வு மற்றும் இளமை வீரியத்தை சுருக்கமாகக் கூறுவதற்கான சந்தர்ப்பத்தை அவர் மறுபடியும் உருவாக்கினார். 

"செவேரியன்ஸ்" (Severians), "தியோடோசியன்ஸ்" (Theodosians), "கைனைட்ஸ்" (Cainites) மற்றும் "அசெபாலி" (Acephali) உள்ளிட்ட பல்வேறு மோனோபிஸிடிச (Monophysites) கொள்கைகளின் வர்ணனைகள் மற்றும் மேற்கண்ட பணிகளைத் தவிர்த்து, திருத்தந்தை முதலாம் லியோவைப் (Pope Leo I) பாதுகாப்பதற்காக பதினொரு உரையாடல்களையும், நான்காம் போது ஆலோசனை சபையையும் (Council of Chalcedon), கிறிஸ்துவின் ஜீவ சத்தியத்தை மறுதலித்த “அக்நோடே” (Agnoetae) கொள்கைகளுக்கெதிராக அவர் எழுதி திருத்தந்தை பெரிய கிரகோரியிடம் கையளித்திருந்த கையேடுகளையும் அவர் விட்டுவிட்டார். ஒரு மறையுரை பிரசங்கம் மற்றும் ஒரு சில துண்டுகள் தவிர்த்து, யூலோஜியஸ் எழுதிய அனைத்து எழுத்துக்களும் அழிந்துவிட்டன.

Saint Eulogius of Alexandria was the Greek Patriarch of that see from about 580 to 608. He is regarded as a saint, with a feast day of September 13. 

Eulogius was born in Syria and was a monk at the monastery of the Mother of God in Antioch. He was a successful combatant of various phases of Monophysitism. He was also a friend of Pope Gregory the Great, who corresponded with him, and received from that pope many flattering expressions of esteem and admiration. Eulogius refuted the Novatians, some communities of which ancient sect still existed in his diocese, and vindicated the hypostatic union of the two natures in Christ, against both Nestorius and Eutyches.

Eulogius died in 608 and was buried in the Church of the Holy Virgin in Alexandria.

He is known for his writings, which defend the orthodox faith against the Monophysites. He also wrote a number of hymns and poems, which are still used in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Saint Eulogius is a reminder of the importance of defending the orthodox faith. He is also an inspiration to all who are called to write and pray for the unity of the Church.

Blessed María López de Rivas Martínez

Also known as

María of Jesus

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Born wealthy, but she gave it all up. Her father died when Maria was four years old, and she was raised by her paternal grandparents. Well educated. Joined the Carmelites at Toledo, Spain at age 17 and lived 63 years as a Carmelite nun. Stigmatist. Prioress. In 1600 she was unjustly accused of an offense by one of her sisters; she removed as prioress and isolated for 20 years. Close friend of Saint Teresa of Avila; Teresa trusted her so much that Maria was a test reader for The Interior Castle.

Born

18 August 1560 in Tartanedo, Guadalajara, Spain

Died

13 September 1640 in Toledo, Spain

Beatified

14 November 1976 by Pope Paul VI

Saint Amatus

Also known as

Aimé, Amad, Amat, Amé

Profile

Born to the nobility. Entered the abbey of Saint Maurice of Agaune in Switzerland while still very young. Spent thirty years there as a schoolboy, Benedictine monk, and hermit. Accompanied Saint Eustace to Luxeuil Abbey in 614, and became a monk there. Brought the Merovingian nobleman Saint Romaric to the faith. Among his other charities, Romaric founded a Benedictine double monastery of Remiremont Abbey at Habendum in 620, and Amatus served as its first abbot.

Born

c.567 at Grenoble, France

Died

13 September 629 in Remiremont, Vosges, France of natural causes

Saint Aigulf

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Benedictine monk at Fleury, France. He led a party of monks sent to retrieve the relics of Saint Bernard from the Lombards. Abbot at the monastery in Lerins, France c.670, taking over a house badly in need of reform. Aigulf worked to restore order and discipline to the house, and many of the brothers supported him, but some resisted, and following a riot by the they conspired to have Aigulf and four of his supporters kidnapped, taken to the island of Capri, Italy, blinded, tortured and murdered. Though not a martyr in the standard sense, he died due to his defense of monastic life.

Born

c.630 at Blois, France

Died

murdered c.676 on Capri, Italy

Blessed Claude Dumonet

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Priest in the diocese of Autun, France. Imprisoned on a ship in the harbor of Rochefort, France and left to die during the anti-Catholic persecutions of the French Revolution. One of the Martyrs of the Hulks of Rochefort.

Born

2 February 1747 in Prissé, Saône-et-Loire, France

Died

13 September 1794 aboard the prison ship Washington, in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Saint Venerius of Tino

Also known as

Venerio

Profile

Hermit, monk and abbot on the Island of Tino near Genoa, Italy. The lighthouse on the island, and Venerius’s holy reputation, led to his patronage of lighthouse keepers.

Born

560

Died

630

Blessed Elizabeth Kearney

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

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Lay woman in the diocese of Cashel, Ireland. One of the Irish Martyrs.

Born

Irish

Died

13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Blessed Theobald Stapleton

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Profile

Priest in the diocese of Cashel, Ireland. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

martyred on 13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Blessed Thomas Morrissey

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Profile

Priest in the diocese of Cashel, Ireland. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

martyred on 13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Blessed Margaret of Cashel

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Profile

Lay woman in the diocese of Cashel, Ireland. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Blessed Edward Stapleton

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Profile

Priest in the diocese of Cashel, Ireland. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Blessed Richard Butler

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

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Franciscan Friar Minor priest. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

martyred on 13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Blessed William Boyton

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Profile

Jesuit priest. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

martyred on 13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Blessed Richard Barry

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

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Dominican priest. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

martyred on 13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Saint Litorius of Tours

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Bishop of Tours, Tertia Lugdunensis, Gaul (in modern France) who built the first church within the walls of the city.

Died

371 in Tours, Gaul (modern France)

Blessed James Saul

Additional Memorial

20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Profile

Franciscan Friar Minor monk. Martyr.

Born

Irish

Died

13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Saint Maurilius of Angers

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Spiritual student of Saint Martin of Tours in France. Missionary. Bishop of Angers, France c.407.

Born

Milan, Italy

Died

c.430

Saint Amatus of Sion

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Monk. Abbot at Agaunum, Switzerland. Bishop of Sion, Switzerland. Due to a false accusation, he was exiled from his see, first to Péronne, France, and then Breuil, France; in both places he lived as a model, prayerful monk.

Died

690 of natural causes

Dedication of the Basilicas of Jerusalem

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Commemoration of the dedications of the basilicas built on Mount Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Blessed Hedwig of Hreford

Also known as

Hadwigis of Hreford

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Niece of Blessed Warinus of Corvey. Benedictine nun. Abbess of Hreford in Westphalia (part of modern Germany.

Died

c.887

Saint Julian of Ankyra

Also known as

Julian of Galatia

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Priest. Martyed in the persecution of emperor Licinius.

Died

c.321 in Ankyra, Galatia (in modern Turkey)

Saint Barsenorius

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Monk. Spiritual student of Saint Leutfridus. Abbot of La-Croix-Saint-Leuffroi Abbey in France.

Died

• 7th century

• relics are in Fécamp, France

Saint Macrobius

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Martyed in the persecution of emperor Licinius.

Born

Cappadocia (in modern Turkey)

Died

c.321 in Tomis near the Black Sea (in modern Turkey)

Saint Philip of Rome

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Father of Saint Eugenia of Rome. Saint Protus of Rome and Saint Hyacinth of Rome worked in his home.

Died

3rd century

Saint Evantius of Autun

Also known as

Evancius, Evance

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Bishop of Autun, France c.400.

Saint Evantius of Autun was the first bishop of Autun, France. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on September 12.

Evantius was born in the late 4th century in a village near Autun. He was educated in Autun and then went on to study in Rome. After completing his studies, Evantius returned to Autun and was ordained a priest.

In 451, Evantius was elected bishop of Autun. He served as bishop for over 40 years, until his death in 492.

Evantius was a strong advocate for the poor and the sick. He founded a hospital in Autun and he is said to have performed many miracles.

Evantius died in 492, and he was buried in the cathedral of Autun. His relics are still venerated in the cathedral today.

Saint Columbinus of Lure

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Monk. Spiritual student of Saint Deicola. Abbot of Lure in France.

Died

c.680

Saint Emiliano of Valence

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First bishop of Valence, Gallia Lugdunensis (in modern France) in the 4th century.

Saint Nectarius of Autun

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Bishop of Autun, France. Friend of Saint Germanus of Paris.

 Saint Nectarius of Autun was a bishop of Autun, France, from 540 to 549 or 550. He was a friend of Saint Germain of Paris, whom he appointed abbot of the Abbey of St. Symphorian, Autun. The first cathedral of Autun was consecrated during his episcopate.

Nectarius was born in the early 6th century in Greece. He was educated in Athens and then went on to study in Rome. After completing his studies, Nectarius returned to Greece and was ordained a priest.

In 540, Nectarius was appointed bishop of Autun. He served as bishop for over 10 years, until his death in 549 or 550.

Nectarius was a strong advocate for the poor and the sick. He founded a hospital in Autun and he is said to have performed many miracles.

Nectarius died in 549 or 550, and he was buried in the cathedral of Autun. His relics are still venerated in the cathedral today.

Saint Nectarius is known for his piety, his charity, and his miracles. He is a patron saint of Autun and of those who are sick and suffering.

Died

c.550

Saint Ligorius

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Desert-living Christian murdered by a pagan mob. Martyr.

Saint Ligorius is a saint of the Catholic Church who is venerated as a martyr. He is said to have been a Christian living in the desert who was killed by a pagan mob. His relics are venerated in Venice, Italy.

However, there is no historical evidence to support the existence of Saint Ligorius. He is mentioned in a few medieval martyrologies, but these sources are not considered to be reliable.

It is possible that Saint Ligorius is a fictional saint who was created to fill a gap in the Christian calendar. There are many saints who are mentioned in medieval sources but who do not have any historical basis.

Ultimately, the existence of Saint Ligorius is a matter of faith. Some people believe that he was a real saint who was martyred for his faith, while others believe that he is a fictional saint who was created by people who wanted to honor the martyrs of the early Church.

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relics venerated in Venice, Italy

Saint Gordian of Pontus

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Martyred with several unnamed companions.

Saint Gordian of Pontus was a Christian martyr who was killed in the 3rd century during the persecutions of Emperor Maximinus Thrax. 

Gordian was a soldier in the Roman army, but he was also a Christian. When he refused to renounce his faith, he was tortured and then beheaded.

Gordian is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is celebrated on September 12.

There is not much historical information about Saint Gordian. The most reliable source is a 6th-century martyrology that says he was a soldier from Pontus who was martyred in 238 AD.

However, there are many legends about Saint Gordian. One legend says that he was a giant who was so strong that he could tear down trees with his bare hands. Another legend says that he was able to walk on water.

Martyred in the Spanish Civil War

• Blessed Bienvenido Villalón Acebrón

• Blessed Emilio Antequera Lupiáñez

• Blessed Florencio Arnáiz Cejudo

• Blessed Francisco Rodríguez Martínez

• Blessed Joaquín Gisbert Aguilera

• Blessed José Álvarez-Benavides de La Torre

• Blessed José Cano García

• Blessed José Román García González

• Blessed Juan Capel Segura

• Blessed Juan Ibáñez Martín

• Blessed Luis Eduardo López Gascón

• Blessed Manuel Alvarez y Alvarez

• Blessed Manuel Martínez Giménez

• Blessed Pío Navarro Moreno

• Blessed Ramiro Argüelles Hevia

• Blessed Sabino Ayastuy Errasti

• Blessed Teófilo Montes Calvo

Bernard the Pilgrim

Sure. There is no saint named Bernard the Pilgrim. However, there is a Blessed Bernard of Sithiu, who was a layman penitent, pilgrim, and hermit. His feast day is celebrated on September 19. 

Blessed Bernard was born in Maguelone, France, in the early 12th century. He was a wealthy nobleman, but he gave up his possessions and became a pilgrim. He traveled to Rome and to the Holy Land, and he spent many years living in a cave in Sithiu, France.

Bernard was known for his great humility and his love for the poor. He would often give away his possessions to those in need, and he would often pray for those who were sick or suffering.

Bernard died in 1182, and he was buried in the monastery of Saint-Bertin in Thérouanne, France. His tomb became a place of pilgrimage and many miracles were attributed to his intercession.

 Marcellino of Carthage

Marcellinus of Carthage was a Christian martyr and saint who died in 413. He was secretary of state of the Western Roman Empire under Roman emperor Honorius and a close friend of Augustine of Hippo, as well as a correspondent of Saint Jerome. Saint Augustine dedicated the first books of his landmark The City of God to Marcellinus in 413.

Marcellinus was born in Toledo in Spain, and had a brother, Apringius. He came to hold the rank of tribunus et notarius under Emperor Honorius. He was described as "a cultured, generous aristocrat, interested in theology". His interest in religious questions, brought about close and friendly relations between him and St. Augustine, who wrote him several letters, and dedicated various books to him ("De peccatorum meritis et remissione", "De baptismo parvulorum", and the first three books of "De Civitate Dei"). Saint Jerome also wrote him. He was married to Anapsychia.

Marcellinus was arrested by the Vandals in 413, along with his wife and brother. They were all tortured and killed. Marcellinus is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is celebrated on September 12.