Bl. Emmanuel Ruiz
அருளாளர் இம்மானுவேல் ரூய்ஸ்
(1804-1860)
இவர் ஸ்பெயின் நாட்டிலுள்ள ஒரு சாதாரண குடும்பத்தில் பிறந்தவர்.
சிறுவயதிலேயே கடவுள்மீது மிகுந்த பற்றுகொண்ட இவர், வளர்ந்து பெரியவரான போது, கடவுளுடைய அழைப்பை உணர்ந்தார். ஆதலால் இவர் புனித பிரான்சிஸ்கன் சபையில் சேர்ந்து, லெபனான் நாட்டில் இறைப்பணி செய்யத் தொடங்கினார்.
இவர் லெபனான் நாட்டில் இறைப்பணியைச் செய்து வந்த காலக்கட்டத்தில், கிறிஸ்தவர்களுக்கு எதிராக மிகுதியான வன்முறைகள் நடைபெற்றன.
ஒருசமயம் இவர் இருந்த துறவுமடத்தில் நுழைந்த மூர் இனத்தவர், அதாவது வன்முறையாளர்கள், இவரையும் இவரோடு இருந்த ஆறு அருள்பணியாளர்களையும், மூன்று பொதுநிலையினரையும் கிறிஸ்துவை மறுதலித்துவிட்டுத் தங்களுடைய சமயத்தை ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளச் சொன்னார்கள்.
அதற்கு இவர்கள் மறுப்பு தெரிவித்ததால், வன்முறையாளர்கள் இவர்களைக் கொன்று போட்டார்கள். இவ்வாறு இம்மானுவேல் ரூய்ஸூம், இவரோடு இருந்த 10 பேரும் ஆண்டவர் இயேசுவுக்காகத் தங்களுடைய இன்னுயிரைத் துறந்து, அவருக்குச் சான்று பகர்ந்தார்கள்.
இவருக்கு 1926 ஆம் ஆண்டு அருளாளர் பட்டம் கொடுக்கப்பட்டது.
Born 5 May 1804
San Martín de Ollas, Burgos, Spain
Died July 10, 1860 (aged 56)
Damascus, Syria
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Beatified 10 October 1926 by Pope Pius XI
Feast 10 July
Martyr with eleven companions in Lebanon. A Spanish Franciscan, Emmanuel and the others were caught up in the rising of the Druses in Lebanon. The Franciscan community, eight in number, and three Maronite laymen were slain by the Islamic rebels. He was beatified in 1926.
Manuel Ruiz López, also known as Emmanuel Ruiz,[1][2][3] (5 May 1804 – 10 July 1860) was a priest of the Order of Friars minor.
He was captured by Druz Muslims[which?] and forced to embrace Islam, which he refused and was killed by being cut into pieces in Damascus, Syria, on 10 July 1860. As one of the Damascus Martyrs he has been beatified in 1926.
St. Theodosius Pechersky
Feastday: July 10
Death: 1074
Russian monk. Born to a wealthy family, he gave up all connection with the comfortable circumstances of his parents and labored in the fields with the humble peasants before entering the monastery ofthe Caves in Kiev about 1032. Eventually becoming abbot of the community, he introduced many reforms to end the extreme asceticism which had been long-standing practice and introduced a more moderate rule for the monks. Aside from promoting the spiritual life in the region around Kiev, he also aided the poor, established hospitals, and involved himself in the dynastic politics of the duchy of Kiev. Through his labors, he made "the Caves" one of the foremost monastic institutions in Russia. Canonized in 1108 by the bishop of Kiev, he is venerated by the Russian Orthodox Church as one ofthe founders of Russian monasticism
Anthony and Theodosius were sainted founders of the Russian and Ukrainian monasticism. They established the Kiev Pechersk Monastery in the mid-11th century. See Saint Anthony of Kiev and Theodosius of Kiev for details.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, their names are often listed together and they are commemorated together on September 2, while each has his own feast day as well (July 10 for St. Anthony and May 3 for St. Theodosius).
St. Anthony Pechersky
Born c. 983
Liubech, Chernigov Principality
Died c. 1073 (aged 90)
Kiev
Venerated in Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
Major shrine Svensky Monastery
Feast 10/23 July (Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic), 7 May (Roman Catholic)
Attributes Clothed as a monk in monastic habit, sometimes with an abbot's paterissa (crozier)
Ukrainian hermit. Born in 983 in Ljibeck in the Ukraine, Anthony went to the famed monastic community on Mt. Athos in Greece to become a hermit, remaining there for several years. He returned to the Ukraine and built a hermitage in Kiev. The site became the "Caves of Kiev," the first Ukrainian monastery founded by Ukrainians. Land for the monastery was given to Anthony by a local prince. He founded another monastery in Chernagov but died in the Caves of Kiev. Anthony is called one of the fathers of Ukrainian monasticism.
Anthony of Kiev also called Anthony of the Caves (Ukrainian: Антоній Печерський, romanized: Antonii Pecherskyi, Russian: Антоний Печерский; c. 983–1073) was a monk and the founder of the monastic tradition in Kievan Rus'. Together with Theodosius of Kiev, he co-founded the Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Monastery of the Caves).
Early life
He was born in Liubech (present-day Ukraine) in Chernigov Principality and was baptized with the name "Antipas". He was drawn to the spiritual life from an early age and left for the Greek Orthodox Esphigmenou Monastery on Mount Athos to live as a hermit. He lived in a secluded cave there overlooking the sea, which is open to visitors today. In circa 1011, the abbot gave Anthony the job of expanding monasticism in his native Kiev (present-day Kyiv, Ukraine), which had only recently begun its conversion to Christianity.[1]
Return to Kiev
Anthony returned to Kiev, and found several monasteries established on the order of local princes, but these were not as austere as Anthony was used to from his time on Mount Athos.[2] He instead chose to live in a small cave which had been dug by the presbyter Hilarion.
In 1015, his peaceful austerity was interrupted by the death of Vladimir the Great, and the subsequent fratricidal war for the throne between Vladimir's sons Yaroslav and Sviatopolk, and Anthony returned to Mount Athos. When the conflict ended, the abbot sent Anthony back to Kiev, prophesying that many monks would join him on his return.
Anthony became well known in the area for his strict asceticism. He ate rye bread every other day and drank only a little water. His fame soon spread beyond Kiev, and several people began to ask for his spiritual guidance or blessing. Soon, some people even offered to join him. Eventually, Anthony accepted the company of a few of them. The first was a priest named Nikon.[2] The second was Theodosius of Kiev.
The new monastery enjoyed royal favor almost from the beginning, although there were occasional problems. When Iziaslav I of Kiev demanded that the son of a wealthy boyar and one of his own retainers be told to leave the monastery, Nikon said he could not take soldiers away from the King of Heaven. This did nothing to placate Iziaslav's anger, and Anthony decided that it might be expedient for him to leave. Anthony returned after Iziaslav's wife requested his return.
Shortly thereafter Anthony had gained twelve disciples. They dug a large cave and built a church and cells for the monks within it,[2] thus laying the foundation of what was to become the renowned Kiev Caves Lavra. Anthony appointed Barlaam of Kiev as first abbot.[3] Devoted to the model of the solitary hermit set by his namesake Anthony the Great, Anthony then left his cave for a nearby mountain so he could continue to live the solitary life. There he dug another cave for himself and lived in seclusion there. This cave became the first of what would later be known as the Far Caves.
In time, Barlaam, was called by Iziaslav to head a new monastery, St. Demetrios, which had been built at the gates of the city. The monks requested Anthony to name a replacement, and he named Theodosius.[3]
As the number of monks grew and crowding became a problem, Anthony requested that Iziaslav give them the hill in which the caves were located. He did so, and the monks built a wooden church in honour of the Dormition of the Theotokos, and some cells there, encircling the area with a wooden fence. Theodosius continued to consult Anthony in the guidance of the community and, as the monastery grew, so did Anthony's reputation.
Exile and return
When Iziaslav and his brothers were facing a popular uprising involving the Cumans, they came to Anthony for his blessing. They did not get it. Anthony foretold that because of their sins they would be defeated, and that the brothers would be buried in a church they would build. Shortly thereafter Iziaslav left because of the rebellion. He suspected Anthony of sympathizing with the opposition and arranged to banish Anthony upon his return. Before he could do so, Iziaslav's brother, Sviatoslav, arranged for Anthony to be secretly taken to Chernigov. Anthony dug himself a cave there. The Eletsky Monastery there is said by some to be built on the site of Anthony's cave. Eventually Iziaslav was again reconciled to Anthony and asked that he return to Kiev.
On his return, Anthony and Theodosius decided to build a larger stone church to accommodate the ever-increasing number of monks. Anthony himself did not live to see the church completed. He died in 1073[3] at the age of ninety, shortly after blessing the foundation of the new church. Shortly before his death he called the monks together and consoled them about his coming death. He also asked them that his remains be hidden away forever. The monks carried out his request. He was reportedly buried in his cave, but no relics have ever been found. Many however have subsequently come to the cave to pray and many of them have reported being healed there.
Veneration
St. Anthony is venerated as a saint and the founder of monasticism in Kievan Rus'. His feast day falls on 10 July. Since the Russian Orthodox Church as well as Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow_Patriarchate) follow the Julian Calendar, the day on which his feast is celebrated is currently 23 July on the modern Gregorian Calendar. Saint Anthony is also venerated by Greek Catholics and is listed in the Martyrologium Romanum of the Roman Catholic Church with a feast day of 7 May.
His relics have never been found.
Saint Victoria
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Beautiful Roman Christian noblewoman. Sister of Saint Anatolia. The two sisters were set for arranged marriages to noble Roman pagans, and were hesitant. Victoria argued that it would be all right as the patriarchs in the Old Testament had been married; but Anatolia cited other examples to prove that for the holiest lives, they should devote themselves to God and stay single. Victoria was convinced, sold her jewelry, gave the money to the poor, and refused to go through with the wedding to a fellow named Eugenius.
The two suitors insisted on the weddings, and the sisters refused. The young men denouced the women as Christians, but obtained authority to imprison them their estates, in hopes of breaking their faith and changing their minds. The women converted their servants and guards sent to watch them. Anatolia's suitor, Titus Aurelius, soon gave up, and handed her back to the authorities. Eugenius stayed at it for years, alternating between good and harsh treatment of Victoria, but eventually even he gave up, and returned her to the authorities. She was martyred by order of Julian, prefect of the Capitol and count of the temples.
Modern research indicates their story is most likely pious fiction that was mistaken for history.
Died
• stabbed through the heart in 250 by the executioner Liliarcus at Tabulana, Italy
• legend says her murderer was immediately struck with leprosy, and died six days later, eaten by worms
Saint Anatolia of Thora
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Beautiful Roman Christian noblewoman. Sister of Saint Victoria. The two sisters were set for arranged marriages to noble Roman pagans, and were hesitant. Victoria argued that it would be all right as the patriarchs in the Old Testament had been married; but Anatolia cited other examples to prove that for the holiest lives, they should devote themselves to God and stay single. Victoria was convinced, sold her jewelry, gave the money to the poor, and refused to go through with the wedding to a fellow named Eugenius.
The two suitors insisted on the weddings, and the sisters refused. The young men denouced the women as Christians during the time of the persecutions of Decius, but obtained authority to imprison them their estates, in hopes of breaking their faith and changing their minds. The women converted their servants and guards sent to watch them. Anatolia's suitor, Titus Aurelius, soon gave up, and handed her back to the authorities. Eugenius stayed at it for years, alternating between good and harsh treatment of Victoria, but eventually even he gave up, and returned her to the authorities. She was martyred by order of Julian, prefect of the Capitol and count of the temples. Her example so impressed her guard, Audax, that he converted to Christianity and was himself soon after martyred.
Modern research indicates their story was likely pious fiction that was mistaken for history.
Died
• in 250 at Tabulana, Italy
• she was first locked up with a poisonous snake, and when it would not bite her, she was stabbed to death with a sword
Saint Amalburga of Mauberge
Also known as
• Amalburga of Temse
• Amalberga, Amalia, Amelberg, Amelia
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Seventh century relative of Saint Pepin of Landen. Married young to Count Witger. Mother of Saint Gudula of Brussels, Saint Emebert, and Saint Reineldis, all of whom she taught herself, including religion. When the youngest was grown, both Amalburga and her husband retired to Benedictine houses, the Count to Lobbes, Belgium, Amalburga to Maubeuge Abbey where she embraced a life of asceticism and prayer. Received the veil from Saint Willibrord of Echternach. She once crossed a lake by riding on the back of a giant sturgeon, which led to her representation on or with a fish.
Born
in Brabant, Belgium
Died
• 690
• buried beside her husband at the monastery at Lobbes, Belgium
• relics have been in Saint Peter's abbey church in Ghent, Belgium since 1073
Saint Knud
டென்மார்க்கின் புனித குன்ட்,
நார்வே புனித ஓலப், ஸ்வீடன் புனித எரிக், (அரசர்கள், மறைசாட்சிகள்)(Kund of Denmark, Olaf of Norway, Erich of Sweden)
இறப்பு
29 ஜூலை 1030
பாதுகாவல்: நார்வே நாட்டின் பாதுகாவலர்
இவர் 1015 ஆம் ஆண்டில் தனது 20 ஆம் வயதில் நார்வே நாட்டின் அரசராக தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டார். இவர் 1014 ஆம் ஆண்டில் தான் ஞானஸ்நானம் பெற்று கிறிஸ்தவரானார். இவர் அரசரான 15 ஆண்டுகள் கழித்து, மிகவும் செல்வம் இருந்ததால் ஏழைகளிடம் பகிர்ந்து கொடுத்தார். ஏராளமான ஏழை மக்களுக்கு வழிகாட்டினார். தன் முழு வாழ்வையும் ஏழை மக்களுக்காகவே அர்ப்பணித்தார். மிஷினரி வேலை செய்து, கிறிஸ்துவை பரப்ப, பல நாடுகளிலிருந்து கிறிஸ்துவர்களையும், துறவற குழுமத்தினரையும் தன் நாட்டிற்கு அழைத்தார். பல ஆலயங்களை கட்டினார். பலரை மனந்திருப்பி ஞானஸ்நானம் பெற சொன்னார். இதனால் எதிர் திருச்சபை மக்களால் 1028 ஆம் ஆண்டு பதவியிலிருந்து நீக்கம் செய்யப்பட்டார். இவரின் உரிமைகள் அனைத்தும் பறிக்கப்பட்டது. பின்னர் அணுவணுவாக துன்புறுத்தப்பட்டு கொலை செய்யப்பட்டார். இவரின் கல்லறை நார்வே நாட்டில் உள்ளது. இவரின் பெயரால் அந்நாட்டில் பெரிய பெரிய பேராலயங்கள் கட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது.
எரிக் (Erich), ஸ்வீடன்
இறப்பு: 18 மே 1160, உப்சலா(Uppsala), ஸ்வீடன்
பாதுகாவல்: ஸ்வீடன் நாட்டின் பாதுகாவலர்
இவரும் மறைசாட்சியாளர் குன்ட் போலவே, ஆலயத்தில் திருப்பலி நேரத்தில் கொலை செய்யப்பட்டார். இவரும் தன் நாட்டில் மறைபரப்பு பணியை செய்து, மக்களை ஆன்மீகத்தில் வளர்த்தெடுத்தார். 1150 ஆம் ஆண்டில் ஸ்வீடன் நாட்டின் அரசராக இருந்தார். மறைப்பணி செய்ததின் காரணமாக இவரும் கொலை செய்யப்பட்டார். ஸ்வீடன் நாட்டில் உப்சலா என்ற ஊரில் உள்ள பேராலயத்தில் இவரின் உடல் அடக்கம் செய்யப்பட்டது.
குன்ட் (Kund), டென்மார்க்
இறப்பு: 10 ஜூலை 1086
புனிதர்பட்டம்: 1100, திருத்தந்தை 2ஆம் பாஸ்கலீஸ் (Pope Paschalis II)
1080 ஆம் ஆண்டு இவர் டென்மார்க் நாட்டின் அரசராக தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டார். இவர் மிகுந்த விசுவாசம் கொண்டவர். கிறிஸ்துவை தன் நாடு முழுவதும் பரப்ப பெரும்பாடுபட்டவர். பல ஆலயங்களையும், துறவு மடங்களையும், பள்ளிகளையும் நாடு முழுவதும் கட்டினார். இவர் கிறிஸ்துவை பரப்பிய காரணத்திற்காகவே, இவரின் எதிரிகளால் திருப்பலியில் இருக்கும்போதே குத்திக் கொலை செய்யப்பட்டார்.
Also known as
Canute, Canute IV, Canutus, Cnut, Knud IV, Knut, Knute
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Illegimate son of King Sweyn Estrithson of Denmark. Nephew of King Knud of England. King of Denmark as Knud IV c.1080. Married to Adela, sister of Count Roberts of Flanders (in modern Belgium. He spread the gospel through his kingdom, supported missionaries, and built churches. Tried and failed to conquer England to press his claim to the throne which he saw as his through his kinship to his uncle, King Knud. Following his defeat, he fled to the island of Fünen. Murdered with his brother and 17 followers while kneeling at an altar immediately following confession. Miracles reported at his tomb.
Born
c.1043
Died
murdered in 1086 in the church of Saint Alban on the island of Fünen, Denmark
Canonized
1101 by Pope Paschal II
Blessed Pacificus
Also known as
Pacific, Pacifico
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Travelling musician, he was crowned a "prince of poets" in Rome, Italy by the Emperor, and lived a very dissolute life. He was brought to an active faith by the preaching of Saint Francis of Assisi, joining the Franciscan friars in 1212, he became one of the favourite travelling companions of Saint Francis and even set some of his writings to music. Saint Francis sent him to spread Franciscan spirituality and life in Paris, France in 1217. Entrusted by Pope Gregory IX with the spiritual direction of the Poor Clares in Siena, Italy in 1223. Spiritual leader of the Franciscans in northern France c.1230.
Born
c.1162 in the Marches of Ancona, Italy
Died
c.1234 at the convent of Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France of natural causes
Blessed Faustino Villanueva y Villanueva
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A member of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, joining on 8 September 1949, and making his perpetual profession in 1952. Ordained a priest on 25 February 1956. Taught in his seminary, and served as novice master. Missionary to Guatemala in 1959 where he worked in several parishes for 21 years. Martyr.
Born
15 February 1931 in Yesa, Navarra, Spain
Died
10 July 1980 in Joyabaj, Quiché, Guatemala
Beatified
• 23 April 2021 by Pope Francis
• beatification recognition celebrated in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
Saint Antôn Nguyen Huu Quynh
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Layman. Physician. Catechist. Worked to help the missionaries of the Paris Foreign Mission Society. Arrested in 1838 he spent two years in prison for associating with foreign missionaries. There, between bouts of torture and abuse, he used his medical skills to help fellow prisoners. Martyred in the persecutions of emperor Minh Mang.
Born
c.1768 in My Huong, Quang Bình, Vietnam
Died
strangled to death on 10 July 1840 at Ðong Hoi, Quang Bình, Vietnam
Canonized
19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Saint Phêrô Nguyen Khac Tu
Additional Memorial
24 November as one of the Martyrs of Vietnam
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Layman catechist in the apostolic vicariate of West Tonkin (in modern Vietnam. Martyred in the persecutions of emperor Minh Mang.
Born
c.1808 in Ninh Bình, Gia Long, Vietnam
Died
strangled to death on 10 July 1840 at Ðong Hoi, Quang Bình, Vietnam
Canonized
19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Blessed Nicholas Spira
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Son of a lawyer, Nicholas received a good education, and became known as a good administrator. Premonstratensian monk at the monastery of Grimbergen, Brabant, Flanders (in modern Belgium); he served as sub-prior, then prior, and then was chosen abbot in 1543. Noted for his devotion to the Eucharist and the Liturgy. He was forced from his monastery in 1566 when Protestants burned it down.
Born
1484 in Brussels, Belgium
Died
10 July 1568 of natural causes
Blessed Marie-Gertrude de Ripert d'Alauzier
Also known as
Sister Saint Sophia
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Ursuline nun. Martyred in the French Revolution.
Born
15 November 1757 in Bollène, Vaucluse, France
Died
10 July 1794 in Orange, Vaucluse, France
Beatified
10 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Saint Rufina of Rome and Saint Secunda of Rome
புனிதர்கள் ரூஃபினா மற்றும் செகுண்டா
கன்னியர் மற்றும் மறைசாட்சியர்:
பிறப்பு: கி.பி. மூன்றாம் நூற்றாண்டு
ரோம், ரோம பேரரசு
இறப்பு: கி.பி. 257
ரோம், ரோம பேரரசு
ஏற்கும் சமயம்:
கத்தோலிக்க திருச்சபை
நினைவுத் திருநாள்: ஜூலை 10
புனிதர்கள் ரூஃபினா மற்றும் செகுண்டா இருவரும் ரோம கன்னியரும், மறைசாட்சியரும், கத்தோலிக்க திருச்சபையின் புனிதர்களுமாவர்.
ரோம பேரரசன் “வலேரியன்” (Emperor Valerian) காலத்து கிறிஸ்தவர்களுக்கெதிரான துன்புருத்தல்களின்போது இவர்கள் மறைசாட்சியராக மரித்ததாக கூறப்படுகிறது. இவர்களுடைய தந்தை ரோம அதிகார சபை அங்கத்தினர் என்றும், அவரது பெயர் “அஸ்டேரியஸ்” (Asterius) என்றும் கூறப்படுகிறது. சகோதரிகள் இருவருக்கும் திருமணம் நிச்சயம் ஆகியிருந்தது என்றும் அவர்களுக்கு நிச்சயமான மணமகன்களின் பெயர் “அர்மேண்டரியஸ் மற்றும் வேரினஸ்” (Armentarius and Verinus) என்றும் இவர்கள் இருவரும் கிறிஸ்தவர்கள் என்றும் கூறப்படுகிறது. ஆனால் “வலேரியன்” தனது துன்புறுத்தல்களைத் தொடங்கியபோது அவர்களிருவரும் தமது விசுவாசத்தை கைவிட்டனர்.
மத்திய இத்தாலியிலுள்ள “எட்ரூரியா” (Etruria) பிராந்தியத்துக்கு தப்பிச் சென்ற சகோதரியர் ரூஃபினா மற்றும் செகுண்டா இருவரும் பிடிபட்டு கொண்டு வரப்பட்டு நிர்வாக அதிகாரியின் முன்னே நிறுத்தப்பட்டனர். அவன் இவர்களை துன்புறுத்தினான். பின்னர், இவர்களது தலையை வெட்டி கொன்றான்.
இவர்களது உடல்கள் இத்தாலியிலுள்ள “வயா ஆரேலியா” (Via Aurelia) என்ற சாலையில் அடக்கம் செய்யப்பட்டன. இவர்களை கௌரவிக்கும் நிமித்தமாக, ரோம் நகரில் “புனிதர்கள் ரூஃபினா மற்றும் செகுண்டா ஆலயம்” (Church of Sante Rufina e Secunda) கட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது.
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Two early nuns who were martyred together in the persecutions of Valerian.
Died
• martyred in 257 in Rome, Italy
• buried at Santa Rufina on the Aurelian Way
Blessed Sylvie-Agnès de Romillon
Also known as
Sister Agnès of Jesus
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Ursuline nun. Martyred in the French Revolution.
Born
15 March 1750 in Bollène, Vaucluse, France
Died
10 July 1794 in Orange, Vaucluse, France
Beatified
10 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Saint Peter Vincioli
Also known as
Peter of Perugia
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Architect. Priest. Monk. Abbot. Founded the monastery of Saint Peter in Perugia, Italy and oversaw both its construction and the construction or re-building of other structures in his diocese.
Born
Perugia, Italy
Died
1007
Blessed Parthenios
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Brother of Blessed Euménios. Euménios was devoted service to lay people and monks in Martsallon, Crete. Monk of the Koudoumia monastery in 1897. Martyred by Muslims Turks with an unknown number of his brother monks and local Christians.
Birth
Gortyn, Crete
Died
1905 at the Koudomia monastery on Crete
Blessed Euménios
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Brother of Blessed Parthenios. Euménios was devoted service to lay people and monks in Martsallon, Crete. Monk of the Koudoumia monastery in 1897. Martyred by Muslims Turks with an unknown number of his brother monks and local Christians.
Birth
Gortyn, Crete
Died
1905 at the Koudomia monastery on Crete
Saint Apollonius of Sardis
Also known as
Apollonio
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Fourth-century evangelist who brought many to the faith. Scourged and executed by Prefect Perinius. Martyr.
Born
Sardis, Lydia (in Asia Minor)
Died
crucified at Iconium
Martyrs of Nitria
Also known as
Fathers of Nitria
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Four monks and the bishop of Alexandria, Egypt who were martyred by heretics. Saint John Chrysostom wrote about them, but their names have not come down to us.
Died
4th century in Nitria, Egypt
Blessed Arnold of Camerino
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Mercedarian friar. Noted preacher and miracle worker.
Born
Italian
Saint Cuán of Airbhre
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Tutor and spiritual teacher of of prince Ceallachán of Fothairt, Ireland. Cuán is mentioned in several early martyrologies, but nothing else is known about him.
Saint Etto
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Hetto
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Missionary in northern France and Flanders. Abbot of Saint Peter's monastery at Fescau, Belgium. Bishop of Fescau.
Born
Ireland
Died
c.670
Saint Sylvanus of Pisidia
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Tortured and martyred in the persecutions of Severian.
Died
beheaded in Pisidia, Asia Minor in the early 4th-century
Saint Elilantus
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Brother of Saint Lantfrid and Saint Waltram. With them he founded the monastery of Benediktbeuren in Bavaria, Germany, and served as its abbot.
Died
c.770
Saint Lantfrid
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Brother of Saint Waltram and Saint Elilantus. With them he founded the monastery of Benediktbeuren in Bavaria, Germany, and served as its abbot.
Died
c.770
Saint Bianor of Pisidia
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Tortured and martyred in the persecutions of Severian.
Died
beheaded in Pisidia, Asia Minor in the early 4th-century
Saint Waltram
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Brother of Saint Lantfrid and Saint Elilantus. With them he founded the monastery of Benediktbeuren in Bavaria, Germany, and served as its abbot.
Died
c.770
Saint Pascharius of Nantes
Also known as
Pascual, Pasquier
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Bishop of Nantes, France. Founded the monastery of Aindre.
Died
c.680
Martyrs of Africa
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A group of Christians martyred together in Africa. The only information that has survived are four of their names - Felix, Januarius, Marinus and Nabor.
Martyrs of Antioch
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A group of ten Christians martyred together. We have no details about them but the names – Diogenes, Domnina, Esicius, Macarius, Maxima, Maximus, Rodigus, Timoteus, Veronia and Zacheus.
Died
Antioch, date unknown
Martyrs of Nicopolis
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A group of 45 Christians tortured and martyred together in the persecutions of emperor Licinius. We know nothing else but six of their names - Anicetus, Anthony, Daniel, Leontius, Mauritius and Sisinno.
Died
c.329 in Nicopolis, Armenia (modern Koyulhisar, Turkey)
Martyrs of Tomis
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A group of 45 Christians martyred together. No details about them have survived but seven of their names – Aurelian, Diomedes, Domus, Emilian, John, Marcian and Sisimmus.
Died
in Tomis, Scythia Minor (modern Constanta, Romania), date unknown
Martyrs of Damascus
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A group of Franciscans and laymen ordered by Druz Muslims to convert to Islam. They refused and were hacked to pieces.
• 'Abd Al-Mu'ti Masabki
• Carmelo Bolta Bañuls
• Engelbert Kolland
• Francisco Pinazo Peñalver
• Fransis Masabki
• Juan Jacobo Fernández y Fernández
• Manuel Ruiz López
• Nicanor Ascanio de Soria
• Nicolás María Alberca Torres
• Pedro Soler Méndez
• Rufayil Masabki
Died
cut to pieces on 9-10 July 1860 in Damascus, Syria
Beatified
10 October 1926 by Pope Pius XI
Seven Holy Brothers
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A group of seven brothers, the sons of Saint Felicitas, all Christians, and all martyred in Rome, Italy in 165 in the persecutions of Emperor Antoninus - Alexander, Felix, Januarius, Martialis, Philip, Silvanus and Vitalis.
Our Lady of Boulogne
Our Lady of Boulogne, also referred to as Our Lady of the Sea, is the name by which the Virgin Mary is venerated in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. According to tradition, an unmanned boat carrying a statue of the Virgin Mary arrived in the harbor of Boulogne-sur-Mer around 633 AD. The statue was said to be luminous and accompanied by a voice proclaiming, "I choose your city as a place of grace."
The Virgin Mary has been venerated in Boulogne-sur-Mer ever since. A basilica, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, was built between 1827 and 1875 on the site of a medieval cathedral that once housed a miraculous statue of Our Lady of the Sea.
The original statue was unfortunately destroyed during the French Revolution in 1793, with only a small fragment of a hand surviving. However, replicas of the statue exist, including one which is carried in procession through the streets of Boulogne-sur-Mer each year on July 10th, the feast day of Our Lady of Boulogne.
