Soldier on Christian Saints

Barbara

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Barbara, early Christian saint and martyr, from Nicomedia (273-306). Born 273, Nicomedia, died 306, Nicomedia. Kept on 4 December. Invoked as patron of architect, armourer, artillerymen, bomb disposal, bricklayer, builders, chimney sweep, corpo degli equipaggi militari marittimi, firefighter, fireworks makers, foundry workers, funeral director. Patron of Agia Varvara, Alquife, Amaroni, Argyroupoli, Bacu Abis, Barbara, Barbarano Romano, Bellmunt del Priorat, Benifaió, Casas Bajas, Casinos, Cedros, and 47 more places.

Ignatius of Loyola

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Ignatius of Loyola, spanish Catholic priest and theologian (1491-1556). Born 1491, Oratory of the Holy House of Loyola, died 1556, Camere di San Ignazio. Kept on 31 July, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Ignatius of Loyola. Invoked as patron of basques, educators, soldier, soldiers. Patron of Musei, Oliena, Piedimonte Etneo, Sucre. Religious order: Society of Jesus.

George

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

George, christian saint and martyr (died 303). Born 275, Kayseri, died 303, Nicomedia. Kept on 23 April, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to George, and Adalbert. Invoked as patron of Boy Scouts, Teutonic Knights, aragon, archers, armourers, brazilian firefighters, brazilian police officers, butchers, cavalry, cooper, crown of Aragon, equestrians. Patron of Airola, Alcoy, Amygdaleonas, Andezeno, Appignano del Tronto, Arcinazzo Romano, Arcole, Ardesio, Arena Po, Asprovalta, Badalucco, Bagnaria Arsa, and 287 more places.