The Blesseds
On the path to sainthood, these holy men and women have been recognized by the Church for their heroic virtue. Their lives remind us that holiness is a journey each of us is called to walk.
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Blessed Isabella Crivelli
She was born in Milan and later joined the convent of Sant’Apollinare in Porta Romana, becoming a Poor Clare nun.
Blessed Bernard Of Verdun
Blessed Bernard of Verdun, also known as Bernard de Verdun, was born in the 14th century in France.
Blessed Antonia Mesina
She was the second among ten children born into a humble peasant family.
Blessed Ivan Ziatyk
He was born on 26 December 1899 in Odrekhiv, present-day Poland, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.
All Blesseds
Blessed Aaron Of Auxerre
Blessed Aaron of Auxerre, also known simply as Blessed Aaron, was a ninth-century bishop hailing from the city of...
Blessed Aaron Of Cracow
Blessed Aaron of Cracow, also known as Aaron of Cluny, was a Benedictine monk who played a significant role in the...
Blessed Abel Ángel Palazuelos Maruri
He was born on 26 October 1903 in Peñacastillo, Santander, Spain.
Blessed Aberilla
Although little is known about her early life and birth, her legacy as a holy figure in the Catholic Church lives on.
Blessed Abilio Villareal Abaza
He was born on 22 February 1885 in Arazuri, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Abraham Furones Y Furones
He was one of the many victims of the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Abraham Of Bulgaria
Blessed Abraham of Bulgaria, also known simply as Abraham, was a Muslim layman merchant who is celebrated for his...
Blessed Abraham Of Strelna
Blessed Abraham of Strelna, also known as Abraham of Hradisko, was born in the late 11th-century in Strelna, Moravia,...
Blessed Abrahamus Of Pratea
Throughout his life, he was known for his exceptional dignity, gentleness, and purity of heart.
Blessed Abundio Martín Rodríguez
He was born on 14 April 1908 in Villaescusa, Palencia, Spain.