FRIDAY, 29 JULY 2011
July 29: Saint Lucille and companions
Name meaning: the shining one (latin)
† um 265 in Rom
Martyr
Lucille was a slave. According to legend she was baptised through Saint Valentin (February 14) and was martyred together with Flora and other Christians for their faith under the Emperor Gallienus.
Yes, there is a woman Catholic Saint named Saint Lucille (or Saint Lucia). She is venerated for her faith and martyrdom, and is especially popular in Sweden and Italy. Saint Lucille's feast day is celebrated on December 13th.
No Lucile but there is Saint Lucy and the name Lucile derives from Lucy.
Yes, Saint Damian, the brother of Saint Cosmas, is a Catholic saint.
Saint Jhudiel is one of the archangels recogized by the Orthodox Church but not by the Catholic Church. Angels are pure spirits and are asexual.
There is no official Catholic saint by the name of Saint Zoe. Saint Zoe is a common name for girls in Greek Orthodox tradition, but not in the Catholic tradition.
Yes, Saint Sebastian was a Catholic
Yes, Saint Samthann was a Catholic saint known for her piety and charitable works. She was a nun in Ireland during the 8th century and is venerated in the Catholic Church.
There is no historical record of a Saint Freya recognized in Catholicism. It is possible that this figure may be from a non-Catholic tradition or folklore. Saints recognized by the Catholic Church typically have well-documented lives and miracles attributed to them.
Yes, Katharine Drexel is a Catholic saint.
Yes, Saint George is recognized as a Catholic saint. He is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic tradition and is known for his bravery and martyrdom. He is often depicted as a dragon slayer.
By Indian origin, do you mean Native American? The answer to that would be Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.If you are referring to Catholic saints from the country of India, that would be Saint Alphonsa Muttathupadathu. She is the first person of Indian origin to be canonized.
no
There is no Saint Esther recognized by the Catholic Church. The Book of Esther is part of the Old Testament in the Catholic Bible, but Esther is not formally recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition.