天主教长青家园

BIRSTAN Also known as Brynstan; Beorstan; Brinstan; Birnstan; Birrstan

 Memorial

 4 November

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Spiritual student of Saint Grimbald. Benedictine. Bishop of Winchester, England from 931 to 934. Known for his work with the poor, and his mission of praying for the dead; at one point the dead are reported to have responded "Amen". Founded the Hospital of Saint John in Winchester, which still exists today. Memory of him was lost for years until he appeared with Saint Birinus and Saint Swithun in a vision to Saint Ethelwold who spread the word that Birstan was in heavenly glory.

Born

 c.870

Died

1 November 934 of natural causes while praying for the dead

HENRY THE SHOEMAKER Also known as Henry Michael Bucke; Heinrich Bucke; Der Gute Heinrich; Henry the Good Memorial 9 June Profile Shoemaker. Moved to Paris in 1645 where, with the help of Baron de Renti, he founded the Confraternity of Saints Crispin and Crispinian (Freres Cordonniers) for the spiritual development of his fellow cobblers. Though he considered beati, there is no evidence of a public cultus for Henry. Born in Luxemburg Died 1666

HENRY THE SHOEMAKER Also known as Henry Michael Bucke; Heinrich Bucke; Der Gute Heinrich; Henry the Good Memorial 9 June

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Shoemaker. Moved to Paris in 1645 where, with the help of Baron de Renti, he founded the Confraternity of Saints Crispin and Crispinian (Freres Cordonniers) for the spiritual development of his fellow cobblers. Though he considered beati, there is no evidence of a public cultus for Henry.

Born

 in Luxemburg

Died

 1666

John Jones Also known as John Buckley; John Griffith; Godfrey Maurice

Memorial

12 July

Profile

 Born to a strong Catholic Welsh family. Joined the Franciscans in Greenwich. When the monastery was dissolved in 1559, he travelled to France to study. Ordained at Rheims. Returned to England to work with Catholic prisoners at Marshalsea Prison in London. Arrested for his faith, he was imprisoned at Wisbech Castle, but escaped to the Continent. Lived at Pontoise, France, and then the Ara Coeli Franciscan Observant house at Rome. Returned to England as a missioner 1592, and worked in several places in the country. Elected Franciscan provincial of England. Arrested and tortured by the priest-catcher Topcliffe in 1596. Imprisoned for two years, doing time with Blessed John Rigby. Convicted on 3 July 1598 for the treason of being a Catholic priest. The execution took place early in the morning to reduce the chance of a mob; the executioner, roused out of bed for the job, forgot his ropes. During the delay while he went for them, John preached to the crowd, and explained he was being murdered for his faith, not for disloyalty to his country. One of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. Born at Clynog Fawr, Carnarvonshire, Wales Died hanged, drawn, and quartered in the early morning of 12 July 1598 at Southwark, England; body chopped to pieces and displayed on roadside poles as warnings to others; they were pulled down by some local Catholics, at least one of whom was jailed for the offense; surviving relics are at Pontoise, France

Name Meaning

God is gracious; gift of God (John)

Venerated

by Pope Leo XIII

Beatified

1929 by Pope Pius XI

Canonized

25 October 1970 by Pope Paul VI

Budoc Also known as Beuzec; Budeaux; Budeux

Memorial

 9 December

 Profile

 Son of the 7th century king of Brittany; his mother was Azenor, princess of Brest, France. Legend says that his mother was set adrift in a cask, and that Budoc was born at sea with Saint Brigid of Ireland in attendance. Educated in a monastery near Waterford, Ireland. Abbot at Youghal, Ireland. Bishop of Dol, Brittany for 26 years. Several places in Devon and Cornwall named after him.

NIKITA BUDKA

Also known as Nykyta Budka; Mykyta Budka

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Greek-Catholic. Studied theology in Vienna and Innsbruck, Austria, graduating in 1905. Ordained on 25 October 1905. First bishop for Ukrainian Catholics on 15 July Canada in 1912. Auxiliary bishop of Lviv on 14 October 1912. Vicar General of the Metropolitan Curia in Lviv in 1928. Arrested for his faith and sentenced to eight years in the Soviet concentration camps on 11 April 1945. Martyr.

 

Born

 7 June 1877 in Dobomirka, Zbarazh District, Poland (modern Ukraine)

Died

martyred on 1 October 1949 in a Soviet concentration camp in Karaganda

 Beatified

27 June 2001 by Pope John Paul II in Ukraine

Canonized

pending

Budoc Also known as Beuzec; Budeaux; Budeux

Memorial

 9 December

 Profile

Son of the 7th century king of Brittany; his mother was Azenor, princess of Brest, France. Legend says that his mother was set adrift in a cask, and that Budoc was born at sea with Saint Brigid of Ireland in attendance. Educated in a monastery near Waterford, Ireland. Abbot at Youghal, Ireland. Bishop of Dol, Brittany for 26 years. Several places in Devon and Cornwall named after him.

JOHN of Rieti

Also known as John Bufalari

Memorial

9 August

Profile

 Brother of Blessed Lucy Bufalari. Augustinian friar-hermit at Rieti. Loved to serve at Mass. Friary porter, caring for travellers and the poor.

Born

at Castel Porziano near Rome as John Bufalari

Died

c.1350 of natural causes; miraculous healings reports at his tomb

Name Meaning

God is gracious; gift of God

Beatified

1832 (cultus confirmed)

JOHN BUONI

Memorial

23 October

Profile

 Spent his youth as a jester in Italian courts with his spare time misspent in wild living. After a severe illness in 1208, he reformed completely, converted, and became a hermit at Cesena. His reputation for piety attacted disciples. To escape them, he left one night and walked continuously and aimlessly till dawn. At sunrise he found himself at the front door of his hermitage; he took this as a sign, and turned his energy to organizing his would-be followers. Pope Innocent IV gave them the Augustinian rule, and they formed the basis of the Augustinian hermit friars.

Born

at Mantua, Italy

 Died

1249 of natural causes

Name Meaning

God is gracious; gift of God (John)

Beatified

1483 (cultus confirmed)

ACACIUS of Byzantium

Acato of Avila; Achatius; Agathius; Agathus; Agazio (in Calabria); Cuenca (in Spain)

 

Memorial

7 May; 16 January (translation of relics)

 Profile

 Centurian in the imperial Roman army stationed in Thrace. Tortured and martyred in the persecution of Diocletian. Several churches in Constantinople dedicated to him, including one dedicated by Constantine the Great. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

 Born

 Cappadocian

Died

 tortured, scourged, and beheaded c.303 at Byzantium

 Patronage

headaches, soldiers

Representation

centurion with a bunch of thorns; in armor with standard and shield; with Saint Theodore Tyro

JOHN of Parma

Giovanni di Parma; John Buralli

Memorial

20 March

Profile

Franciscan. Priest. Taught theology at Bologna and Naples. Seventh minister general of the Franciscans from 1247-1257. Visited Franciscan provinces of different countries, including England. Papal legate to Constantinople. Retired to Greccio.

Born

 1209 at Parma, Italy

Died

1289 at Greccio, Italy Name Meaning God is gracious; gift of God (John)

 

Beatified

 1777 (cultus confirmed)

Patronage

 Parma, Italy

BROCARD Also known as Burchard

Memorial

2 September

Profile

 Monk on Mount Carmel. Prior of his house. He asked Saint Albert, patriarch of Jerusalem, to write a rule for the monks. In 1195 his rule became the foundation for the Carmelite Order. Pope Honorius III objected to its use because it did not have his prior approval. The Pope received a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary who supported the rule; Honorius gave his approval. Brocard ruled his house for 35 years, setting an example for devotion to the rule, and gaining great respect from the region's Muslims.

 Born

 French

Died

1231 of natural causes

BURCHARD Memorial 14 October Profile Inspired by Saint Boniface, he became a missionary. First bishop of Würzburg, Franconia in 741. Under his ministry all of Franconia converted. A favourite of Pepin the Short. Led the party that sought Pope Zachary's decision on who should be the king of the Franks. Resigned his bishopric in 752, and spent the rest of his days in solitude and prayer. Born in England Died 754 in Germany of natural causes; buried at Mount Saint Mary or Old Würzburg Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage Würzburg, Germany

Burgundofara Also known as Fare; Fara; Fara of Faremoutier

Memorial

 7 December

Profile

Sister of Saint Cagnoald and Saint Faro; daughter of Count Agneric, courtier of King Theodebert II. As a baby, she was blessed by Saint Columbanus. Burgundofara was early drawn to a religious vocation, despite her father's fierce opposition. He demanded that she marry, but the girl became ill When she was miraculously healed by Saint Eustace he gave in, and built his daughter a convent. It followed the Rule of Saint Columban, and is now known as the Benedictine abbey of Faremouteirs. Abbess for 37 years, noted for her piety and administrative skill. Trained many English nun-saints, including Saint Ethelburga. Bede refers to her, which led to the mistaken idea that she died in England.

Born

595 in Burgundy, France

Died

 657 near Meaux, France of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

 Representation

abbess with an ear of corn; a child being blessed by Saint Columbanus

ADELAIDE

ADELAIDE

Also known as Adelaide of Burgundy; Adelaide of Italy; Adelheid

Memorial

16 December

Profile

Daughter of King Rudolf II (Rupert II) of Upper Burgundy. Promised at age two in an arranged marriage as part of a treaty between Rudolf and Hugh of Provence. Married at age 16 to Lothair of Italy, who eventually became king of Italy. Widowed in 950 while still a teenager; Lothair was probably poisoned by his successor to the throne, Berengarius. As part of his attempt to solidify his grip on power, Berengarius ordered Adelaide to marry his son; she refused, and was imprisoned. She was freed soon after when the German king Otto the Great defeated Berengarius. Adelaide married Otto in Pavia, Italy in 951. He was crowned Emperor in Rome in 952, and Adelaide reigned with him for 20 years. Widowed in 973, she was ill-treated by her step-son, Emperor Otto II and his wife Theophano, but eventually reconciled with her royal in-laws. When Otto II died in 983, he was succeeded by his infant son, Otto III. Theophano acted as regent, and since she still did not like Adelaide, used her power to exile her from the royal court. Theophano died in 991, and Adelaide returned once again to the court to act as regent for the child emperor. She used her position and power to help the poor, evangelize, especially among the Slavs, and to build and restore monasteries and churches. When Otto III was old enough, Adelaide retired to the convent of Selta near Cologne, a house she had built. Though she never became a nun, she spent the rest of her days there in prayer.

 Born

c.931 at Burgundy, France

Died

 999 at the monastery of Selta (Seltz), Alsace of natural causes

 

Canonized

 1097 by Pope Urban II

Patronage

abuse victims; brides; empresses; exiles; in-law problems; parenthood; parents of large families; people in exile; princesses; prisoners; second marriages; step-parents; victims of abuse; widows

 Representation

empress dispensing alms and food to the poor, often beside a ship

CALLISTUS II

Calixtus II; Guido of Burgundy

Memorial

12 December

Profile

Nobility Uncle of the Queen of France, cousin of the King of England, related to the German Emperor. Benedictine. Archbishop of Vienne, Dauphiny, France for over 30 years. Cardinal. Chosen 162nd Pope in 1119. Ended the investiture conflict. Presided over the First Lateran Council. Fought simony and concubinage of the clergy. Funded construction and beautification projects in Rome.

Born

 Quingey, France Papal Ascension 1119

 Died

1124 in Rome, Italy of natural causes

Canonizations

1123: Saint Conrad of Constance

HUGH of Lincoln Also known as Hugh of Avalon; Hugh of Burgundy

Memorial

 17 November

Profile

Son of William, Lord of Avalon. His mother Anna died when he was eight, and he was raised and educated at a convent at Villard-Benoit. Monk at 15. Deacon at 19. Prior of a monastery at Saint-Maxim. Joined the Carthusians in 1160. Ordained in 1165. In 1175 he became abbot of the first English Carthusian monastery, which was built by King Henry II as part of his penance for the murder of Thomas Becket. His reputation for holiness spread through England, and attracted many to the monastery. He admonished Henry for keeping dioceses vacant in order to keep their income for the throne. He resisted the appointment, but was made bishop of Lincoln on 21 September 1181. Restored clerical discipline in his see. Rebuilt the Lincoln cathedral, destroyed by earthquake in 1185. Denounced the mass persecution of Jews in England in 1190-91, repeatedly facing down armed mobs, making them release their victims. Diplomat to France for King John in 1199, a trip that ruined his health. While attending a national council in London a few months later, he was stricken with an unnamed ailment, and died two months later. Hugh's primary emblem is a white swan, in reference to the story of the swan of Stowe which had a deep and lasting friendship for the saint, even guarding him while he slept. Born 1135 at Avalon Castle, Burgundy, France Died 16 November 1200 at London, England of natural causes; buried in the Lincoln Cathedral

Canonized

18 February 1220 by Pope Honorius III; first canonized Carthusian

Patronage

sick children; sick people; swans

 

Representation

chalice; swan; bishop with a swan; Carthusian with a swan; Carthusian surrounded by seven stars; man with a swan at his death bed; bearded bishop giving a blessing; helping to build the Lincoln Cathedral; raising a dead child to life

SIGISMUND Also known as Sigismund of Burgundy; King Sigismund

Memorial

 1 May

Profile

Son of Gunebald, the Vandal king of Burgundy. Spiritual student of bishop Saint Avitus of Vienne. Built the monastery of Saint-Maurice at Agaune in Valais in 515. King of Burgundy in 516. A Christian by faith, Sigismund had a hot temper, and was still close to his pagan roots. When his son opposed and insulted his second wife during a political dispute in 517, he ordered the young man strangled to death. Consumed with remorse, Sigismund retired to the monastery of Saint-Maurice to live for years in penance, surrounded by the singing of praise to God, giving largely to the poor, and praying for a way to atone of his act. Called to lead his troops against invading Franks, the king lost in the field, and Burgundy was overrun. Sigismund put on a monk's habit, and hid in a cell near the abbey of Agaunum. He was eventually found, captured, taken to Orléans, and murdered. Honoured by his people as a martyr. Died executed in 523 at Orleans; his body was thrown down a well at Columelle; his relics were recovered, and a shrine developed near the abbey of Agaunum; relics translated to the cathedral of Prague by Emperor Charles IV

 

Canonized

 Pre-Congregation

Patronage

 Czechoslovakia, fever, Freising, Germany

 

Representation

 king enthroned with a greyhound at his feet; king holding a sword and palm with his armor nearby; king with his two sons nearby; old king with a sword and well or font nearby; young king holding an orb and scepter