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Saints of the Day

Saints: 20
Blesseds: 3

Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint Edmund Rich

Saint Edmund Rich

Saint Edmund Rich, also known as Edmund of Abingdon, Edmund of Canterbury, Edme of…., or Eadmund of…., was born on November 20, 1175, in Abingdon, Berkshire, England. He came from a wealthy and devout family, the son of Reinald and Mabel Rich. His father, Reinald, eventually retired to become a monk, and his two sisters entered religious life as nuns. Edmund began his education at Oxford, England, where he displayed great intellectual prowess. He later continued his studies at the renowned University of Paris in France. During his time at Oxford, Edmund had a profound relig...

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Catholic saints serve as examples of virtue, holiness, and the human potential for grace. Their lives remind us that holiness is attainable for everyone, and by learning about saints, you can:

The Path to Sainthood

The process of canonization in the Catholic Church is a rigorous and thorough examination of a person's life and virtues. It typically involves several stages:

  1. Servant of God: The initial stage when a person's life is examined for heroic virtue.
  2. Venerable: The person is recognized for having lived a life of heroic virtue.
  3. Blessed: A miracle attributed to the person's intercession is verified.
  4. Saint: A second miracle is verified, leading to canonization.

This process ensures that those recognized as saints truly embody the virtues of Christian life and serve as models for the faithful.

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