Which saints are celebrated today, Tuesday November 5, 2024? The liturgical calendar of Catholic Church devotes itself every day to the commemoration of different saints and martyrs who were models of faith and devotion. Today, Tuesday November 5, 2024, is no exception, and among the names that stand out on this day is that of Saint Angela of the Crossa figure of great importance, especially in Spain. Although today is his official day of celebration, it should be noted that those named after Angela They can also be congratulated on January 27, in honor of Saint Angela Mérici. According to the latest data from National Institute of Statistics (INE), In Spain there are 94,155 women named Angela.which confirms the popularity of this first name full of history and meaning.
The name Angela comes from the Greek “angelos”, which means “messenger” or “sent”. It is a name commonly associated with angels, spiritual beings who, in the Christian tradition, act as intermediaries between God and human beings. In this sense, those who bear the name Angela have a special meaning linked to communication, service and divine protection, qualities that are reflected in the lives of the saints who bore it, as Saint Angela of the Cross and Saint Angela Mérici. In addition to Saint Angela of the Crosstoday the festivities of San Marcos de Ecano and Santo Domingo Mautwo important figures in the history of Christianity whose lives also left a profound mark. Below, we delve deeper into the lives and legacies of each of these saints.
Saint Angela of the Cross
Saint Angela of the Cross, known as Ángela Guerrero González, born in Seville on January 30, 1846 within a modest family. Daughter of José Guerrero, a cook, and Josefa González, responsible for washing and ironing the clothes of the Trinitarian brothers, Ángela grew up in an environment of hard work and pious faith. Since her childhood, she showed a pious character which distinguished her among her siblings, particularly through her love for the most disadvantaged. She learned from a young age the values of compassion and service, inspired by her mother, who devoted herself to the baptism of poor children in the neighborhood and to organizing the recitation of the rosary in her own home.
At the age of 12, Ángela started working in a shoe workshop to help her family. Despite his work, his spiritual life was never put in the background. Under the spiritual direction of Father José Torres Padilla, Ángela developed a deep religious vocation, marked by the desire to devote herself totally to God and to the poor. Even though she tried to join the Daughters of Charity as a novice, her delicate health did not allow her to continue.which led her to return home and rethink her path. However, her unwavering spirit led her to take private vows in 1871, pledging to live according to evangelical counsels.
In 1873, after a spiritual revelation, Angela founded the Company of the Sisters of the Crossa congregation dedicated to caring for the poor, the sick and the helpless. His charisma was focused on extreme poverty and humility, following the example of Christ on the cross. Angela gave herself entirely to her mission, experiencing poverty and sacrifice first-hand. Throughout her life, she was known as the “Mother of the Poor” and her work continues today. He died on March 2, 1932, at the age of 85, leaving a legacy of love, charity and service that continues to inspire thousands. She was canonized in 2003 by Pope John Paul II.
Saint Mark of Econo
San Marcos de Aecaknown as the Confessor, was a revered bishop in the Puglia region of Italy around the 3rd century. He was born in the town of Aeca, where from an early age he stood out for his religious devotion and dedication to the needy. His life was recorded in bovine vitalitya hagiographic document that tells its story in three chapters, although the veracity of some details has been questioned by scholars due to the lack of manuscript sources. Despite this, SMark is remembered for his deep pietyhis rigor in abstinence and the miracles he accomplished throughout his life.
Saint Mark was elected bishop of Lucera after the death of his predecessoralthough he initially tried to escape the nomination because he considered himself unworthy. During his tenure as bishop, he was known for his miracles, including healing the sick, performing exorcisms, and even resurrecting a dead child. These events, along with his life dedicated to charity, earned him the respect of his community. After his death at the age of 62, he was buried in the town of Bovino, where his legacy lives on, notably through the many miraculous healings attributed to his intercession, which are still remembered in the region.
Santo Domingo Mau
Santo Domingo Mau, also known as Domingo Mau, was a Vietnamese priest who lived in the 19th century and suffered religious persecution during the reign of Emperor Tu Duc in Vietnam. He was arrested for his faith and, after a long period of imprisonment and torture, he was martyred. Saint Dominic Mau is one of 117 Vietnam martyrs canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1988. His legacy is an inspiration to all who seek to live out their faith in adverse circumstances, reminding us that witness of martyrs is a fundamental pillar of the history of Christianity.
Other saints celebrated on November 5
With those mentioned, On this Tuesday, November 5, this other saint is also celebrated:
- Saint Domnino of Caesarea
- Saints Theotimus, Philotheus and Timothy of Caesarea
- Saint Fibicio of Trier, bishop
- Saint Getnotius of Brittany
- Saint Bertila of Chelles, abbess
- Saint Gerald of Béziers, bishop
- Blessed Gomidas Keumurgien, priest and martyr
- Blessed Guido Maria Conforti, Bishop
- Blessed Juan Antonio Burró Más, religious and martyr
- Blessed María del Carmen Viel Ferrando, virgin and martyr
- Blessed Narciso Putz, priest and martyr
- Blessed Bernard Lichtenberg, priest and martyr
- Blessed Gregory Lakota, bishop and martyr
