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Saints of the Day

Saints: 16
Blesseds: 14

Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint Parthenius of Rome

Saint Parthenius of Rome

Saint Caesarius of Arles, also known as Brother Caesarius, was born in 470 in Châlons, Burgundy, Gaul (modern France). He came from a devout Christian family and was the brother of Saint Caesaria of Arles. At the age of 18, Caesarius entered the monastery at Lérins, where he initially worked as the cellarer of his house. His dedication and devotion to duty earned him the enmity of some of his fellow monks who had excessive interest in the monastery's wine. Due to illness, Caesarius was forced to leave the monastery and seek recovery in Arles. During this time, his uncle Eon...


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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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