Wednesday December 17, 2025, the Saint of Saint Lazarus of Bethany among other names that are celebrated today according to Christian saints.
Saint Lazarus of Bethany is recognized as one of Jesus’ closest friends and protagonist of … some of his most important miracles. He lived in Bethany with his sisters Marthe and Marie. According to the Gospels, at the age of 30 he fell seriously ill and soon died. However, after his death, Jesus went to his tomb, prayed and cried out: “Lazarus, come out!” », resurrecting him. Jesus treated him like a brother, welcoming him into his home three times. After Jesus’ crucifixion, Lazarus became a prophet.
On this Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Catholic Church commemorates the saints of Cristóba, Esturmio, Josep Manyanet y Vives, Juan de Mata, Judicael, Modesto, Bega, Vivina, Yolanda. Although today he is known for Saint Lazarus of Bethany and with which the Catholic religion pays homage to the inhabitants of Spain.
The feast of Saints has its origins in our culture thanks to the Catholic tradition who settled in Spain. But what does it really mean to celebrate the saint? The Christian religion has taken each day of the year to remember (commemorate) to those important Christians who, moreover, suffered the torments of those who repudiated the Catholic faith.
Roman martyrology This is the name given to the encyclopedia from which all the names of the saints are taken today. This book is updated periodically, adding new saints after the canonizations carried out by the Vatican.
From ABC we provide you with the complete list of saints who are commemorated today on the occasion of this tradition so deeply rooted in the Catholic Church and which makes the list of saints so long.
Today’s celebration, December 17
In addition to the commemoration of Saint Lazarus of Bethanythat we celebrate today, other holidays are commemorated in the Catholic Church. This is due to the large number of saints who, over the centuries of history, have merited this distinction. It is for this reason that today, December 17, we also celebrate:
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Christopher
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Sturmium
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Josep Manyanet y Vives
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Juan de Mata
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judicial
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Modest
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Bega
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Vivina
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Yolande
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