Blessed Aegidius (Giles) of Portugal
The son of a Portuguese nobleman, Aegidius abandoned his ecclesiastical vocation for alchemy and black magic following a pact with the demon…
Historical markers
13th century
118 saints referenced
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano
Born in 1274 in Tuscany, Agnes of Montepulciano manifested early piety before becoming a major figure of the Order of Saint Dominic. A found…
Saint Albert of Castro di Gualtieri (Patriarch of Jerusalem)
An Italian nobleman who became Bishop of Vercelli and then Patriarch of Jerusalem, Albert is famous for having given the hermits of Mount Ca…
Blessed Albert of Ogna
A plowman from Bergamo in the 13th century, Albert of Ogna lived a life of work and heroic charity despite the opposition of his wife and th…
Blessed Albert the Great
Born in Swabia at the end of the 12th century, Albert the Great was one of the greatest geniuses of the Middle Ages, excelling in natural sc…
Blessed Alexander of Foigny
Son of a king of Scotland in the 13th century, Alexander renounced his crown to follow the example of his sister, Saint Matilda. After learn…
Blessed Alexis Falconieri
A 13th-century Florentine merchant, Alexis Falconieri founded the Order of the Servants of Mary with six companions following a vision of th…
Saint Ambrose of Siena
Born in Siena in 1220, Ambrose Sansedoni was an illustrious Dominican, a disciple of Albert the Great and a fellow student of Thomas Aquinas…
Blessed Angela of Foligno
A socialite converted after the loss of her family, Angela of Foligno became a major Franciscan mystic of the 13th century. She is famous fo…
Saint Angelus of Jerusalem
Born in Jerusalem to converted Jewish parents, Angel became a Carmelite and lived for fifty years as a hermit before being sent on a mission…
Saint Anthony of Padua (Ferdinand)
Born in Lisbon in 1195, Ferdinand became Anthony upon joining the Franciscans to seek martyrdom. A prodigious preacher and thaumaturge, he c…
Blessed Beatrice of Este
A princess of the illustrious House of Este and widow of the Lord of Vicenza, Beatrice followed her aunt's example by dedicating herself to …
Blessed Benvenuta Bojano of Friuli
Born into a noble family of Friuli in the 13th century, Benvenuta Bojano joined the Third Order of Saint Dominic. She distinguished herself …
Blessed Bernard of Santarem
A Dominican priest-sacristan in Santarem in the 13th century, Bernard taught catechism to young acolytes. The children regularly shared thei…
Blessed Bertha of Mardais
A Flemish noblewoman and relative of Countess Joan of Constantinople, Berthe became the widow of the Lord of Mulembais before retiring to th…
Saint Boniface of Lausanne
Born in Brussels and a brilliant professor of theology in Paris and Cologne, Boniface became Bishop of Lausanne in the 13th century. Persecu…
Blessed Boniface of Savoy
A prince of the House of Savoy and a Carthusian monk, Boniface became Archbishop of Canterbury in the 13th century. He was distinguished by …
Blessed Brother Giles
A citizen of Assisi who became one of the first companions of Saint Francis in 1209, Giles distinguished himself by his simplicity, manual l…
Blessed Brother Pacificus
A former troubadour crowned 'King of Verses' by Emperor Frederick II, he converted after seeing luminous crosses on Saint Francis of Assisi.…
Saint Camelle
A 13th-century religious woman in the Diocese of Carcassonne, Saint Camelle threw herself into a well to escape the Albigensian heretics and…
Blessed Christine of Stommeln
A religious in Cologne in the 13th century, Christine of Stommeln endured appalling physical and spiritual persecutions from the devil. Afte…
Saint Clare of Assisi
A noblewoman of Assisi, Clare renounced her fortune in 1212 to follow the ideal of poverty of Saint Francis. Foundress of the Poor Ladies (P…
Saint Clare of Montefalco
An Italian Augustinian nun of the 13th century, Clare of Montefalco distinguished herself through a life of extreme austerities and a deep d…
Blessed Clare of Rimini
A noble lady of Rimini in the 13th century, Clare turned to heroic penance after a second marriage and family tragedies. She founded a monas…
Blessed Conrad of Ascoli
Born in Ascoli in 1234, Conrad of Ascoli was a Franciscan friar renowned for his missionary zeal in Africa and his theological scholarship i…
Blessed Conrad of Offida
An Italian Franciscan religious of the 13th century, Conrad of Offida distinguished himself by his profound humility, refusing honors to ser…
Blessed Davanzato
A 13th-century Tuscan priest and member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Davanzato distinguished himself through his heroic charity towa…
Saint Edmund (Edmund Rich)
Born in Abingdon, Edmund was a brilliant doctor at the University of Paris before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in 1234. A rigorous defe…
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Widow)
Daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth was married to the Landgrave of Thuringia before dedicating herself entirely to charity and humil…
Saint Elric (Aldric)
Born of the royal blood of France, perhaps the last of the Carolingians, Aldric renounced his nobility to become a shepherd at the Premonstr…
Blessed Emiliana of Florence
Born into an illustrious family of Florence, Emiliana was a mistreated wife who eventually converted her husband through her gentleness. Hav…
Blessed Emily Bicchieri
Born in Vercelli in 1238, Emily Bicchieri entered the Third Order of Saint Dominic at the age of fourteen. Founder and superior of the Saint…
Saint Engelbert of Cologne
Archbishop of Cologne and tutor to the son of Emperor Frederick II, Engelbert was a reforming prelate and protector of the mendicant orders.…
Saint Eustace of Flay
Abbot of Flay in the 13th century, Eustace was a zealous preacher and legate of Pope Innocent III in England. He fought ardently for the ref…
Blessed Evangelist and Peregrine
Evangelista and Peregrinus were two friends from 13th-century Verona who entered the Augustinian Order together following a heavenly vision.…
Blessed Everard of Mons
Count of Mons in the 13th century, Évrard renounced his titles after the War of Brabant to atone for a sin. After pilgrimages, he lived anon…
Saint Fazzio (Facio)
A goldsmith born in Verona in 1190, Fazzio distinguished himself by his piety and charity towards the poor of Cremona. After suffering the j…
Saint Ferdinand III (King of Leon and Castile)
King of Castile and León in the 13th century, Ferdinand III was an exemplary Christian monarch, cousin of Saint Louis. He dedicated his reig…
Saint Francis of Assisi (Stigmata)
Two years before his death, during a fast on Mount La Verna, Saint Francis of Assisi miraculously received the stigmata of Christ after the …
Blessed Geoffrey II of Loudon
Bishop of Le Mans in the 13th century, Geoffroy de Loudon was distinguished by his piety, humility, and zeal for ecclesiastical discipline. …
Saint Gerard (Gere) of Lunel
A nobleman from Lunel born in the 13th century, Gérard renounced his titles to live as a hermit at the Pont du Gard with his brother Effrena…
Saint Gonsalvo of Amarante
A 13th-century Portuguese priest, Gonçalo of Amarante retired as a hermit after a long pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Having joined the Domini…
Saint Gregory X (Theobald Visconti)
Elected Pope in 1271 while in the Holy Land, Gregory X (Theobald Visconti) dedicated his pontificate to peace, the reform of the Church, and…
Saint Hedwig (Hedwig of Andechs)
Duchess of Poland in the 13th century, Hedwig distinguished herself by her profound humility and charity toward the poor and prisoners. Foun…
Saint Helinand of Froidmont
A worldly poet at the court of Philip Augustus, Élinand converted following the preachings of his time and became a Cistercian monk at Froid…
Blessed Herman of Steinfeld (Joseph)
A 13th-century Premonstratensian religious born in Cologne, Herman of Steinfeld distinguished himself from childhood by his mystical piety a…
The Holy Martyrs of Avignonet
In 1242, eleven inquisitors and their companions were massacred at Avignonet by Albigensian heretics led by Raymond d'Alfaro. The martyrs di…
Saint Honoratus of Buzançais
A cattle merchant in Buzançais in the 13th century, Honoré was renowned for his piety and charity, particularly towards poor couples. He was…
Blessed Hugh of Vaucelles
Former Dean of Cambrai, Hugues de Villa retired to the monastery of Vaucelles in the 13th century to lead a life of humility. Known for his …
Blessed Humbert of Romans
Humbert of Romans was the fifth Master General of the Order of Preachers in the 13th century. Renowned for his scholarship in theology and l…
Saint Hyacinth of Poland
A 13th-century Polish Dominican friar, Hyacinth was one of the first disciples of Saint Dominic. Known as the Apostle of the North, he trave…
Saint Isabel (Elizabeth) of France
A princess of France and sister of Saint Louis, Isabelle refused royal alliances to dedicate herself to God. She founded the monastery of Lo…
Blessed Jacobus de Voragine
An Italian Dominican of the 13th century, Jacobus de Voragine became Archbishop of Genoa, where he distinguished himself by his charity and …
Blessed Jacques of Vicoigne
A religious novice at the monastery of Vicoigne in the 13th century, Jacques died prematurely in 1279 after an ecstasy in which he saw his p…
Saint James of Bevagna
A 13th-century Dominican religious from the noble Bianchi family, James of Bevagna was a zealous preacher who converted the Nicolaite hereti…
Blessed John of Barastre
Jean de Barastre was the fifteenth abbot of Mont Saint-Éloi in the 13th century, highly esteemed by Saint Louis and Countess Jeanne of Fland…
Blessed John of Parma
A 13th-century Franciscan friar, John of Parma was elected Minister General of his order in 1247. A diplomat and theologian respected by kin…
Blessed John of Perugia and Peter of Sassoferrato
Companions of Saint Francis of Assisi sent to Spain, John of Perugia and Peter of Sassoferrato evangelized Aragon before being martyred in V…
Blessed John Tentialbene
A nobleman from Todi who became a Franciscan lay brother in 1230, Jean received the nickname Tentialbene for his constant exhortation to do …
Blessed John the Good of Mantua
Born in Mantua, John the Good led a dissipated youth before an illness led him to a radical conversion. Becoming a hermit near Cesena, he fo…
Blessed Jordan of Saxony
Successor to Saint Dominic as head of the Order of Preachers in the 13th century, Jordan of Saxony was a preacher of exceptional eloquence, …
Saint Juliana of Mount Cornillon
Prioress of Mount Cornillon in the 13th century, Juliana received divine visions requesting the institution of a feast dedicated to the Bles…
Saint Jutta (Yvette)
A wealthy young widow from Huy in the 13th century, Saint Jutta refused to remarry in order to dedicate herself to the service of lepers. At…
Blessed Lawrence
A former soldier converted after an accidental homicide, Laurent became a hermit and then a Benedictine monk near Subiaco in the 13th centur…
Saint Louis (Louis IX)
King of France in the 13th century, Louis IX is the model of the Christian sovereign combining justice, piety, and courage. Known for his ch…
Saint Louis of Anjou (Bishop of Toulouse)
Son of the King of Naples and grand-nephew of Saint Louis, Louis of Anjou renounced the throne to embrace Franciscan poverty. Appointed Bish…
Blessed Lucchese
A merchant from Poggibonzi in Tuscany, Luchesius abandoned his commercial and political activities after hearing the preaching of Saint Fran…
Saint Ludan (Loudain)
The son of a Scottish duke, Ludan distributed his wealth to the poor and founded a hospital before embarking on a pilgrimage to the Holy Lan…
Saint Lutgard of Aywières
A 13th-century mystic nun, Lutgard lived first in Saint-Trond before joining the Cistercian abbey of Aywières. She is famous for her visions…
Blessed Margaret Colonna
Born into the noble Roman Colonna family in the 13th century, Marguerite refused a prestigious marriage to dedicate herself to God after a v…
Saint Margaret of Cortona
Born in Tuscany, Margaret initially led a life of luxury and sin in Montepulciano. The brutal death of her lover triggered her radical conve…
Blessed Margaret of Hungary
Daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary, Margaret was consecrated to God from childhood in fulfillment of a royal vow. A Dominican nun of profou…
Blessed Margaret of Leuven
A virtuous servant in Louvain in the 13th century, Margaret took a vow of chastity and served the poor in the inn of her relative Amand. In …
Saint Mary of Cervellione
Born in Barcelona in 1230 through the prayers of Saint Peter Nolasco, Mary of Cervellione dedicated her life to God, refusing marriage. She …
Blessed Mary of Oignies
Born in Nivelles into a wealthy family, Marie d'Oignies chose a life of poverty and chastity at an early age, which she shared with her husb…
Saint Mary the Sorrowful
A recluse virgin in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre in the 13th century, Mary was falsely accused of stealing a silver cup by a man whose advances she h…
Saint Morand of Altkirch
A Cluniac monk sent to Alsace by Saint Hugh, Morand became the prior of Altkirch where he preached in both French and German. Famous for his…
Blessed Nevolon
A 13th-century shoemaker from Faenza, Nevolon converted after a serious illness and dedicated himself to the poor. After pilgrimages to Rome…
Saint Notburga of Rottenburg
Born in 1265 in Tyrol, Nothburge was an exemplary servant at the castle of Rottenburg, devoted to the poor despite the persecution of her mi…
Our Lady of Mercy
In 1218, the Virgin Mary appeared simultaneously to Saint Peter Nolasco, Saint Raymond of Penyafort, and King James I of Aragon to request t…
Our Lady of the Angels (Porziuncola)
The dedication of Our Lady of the Angels, or Porziuncola, commemorates the restoration of this church by Saint Francis of Assisi and the ins…
Our Lady of the Guard (The Good Mother)
Founded in 1214 on a hill belonging to the Abbey of Saint-Victor, the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Garde became the spiritual heart of Mars…
Blessed Peter Armengol
A former bandit leader who converted, Peter Armengol became a religious of the Order of Mercy. He surrendered himself as a hostage in Africa…
Saint Peter Celestine (Celestine V)
An Italian hermit renowned for his holiness, Peter of Morrone was elected pope against his will in 1294 under the name Celestine V to end a …
Saint Peter Gonzalez (Saint Elmo)
A Spanish nobleman who became a Dominican after a humiliating fall from his horse, Peter Gonzalez served as an advisor to King Ferdinand III…
Saint Peter Nolasco
Born in the Lauraguais region, Peter Nolasco founded the Order of Mercy in Barcelona, dedicated to the redemption of Christians held captive…
Blessed Peter of Siena
A comb-making artisan in Siena in the 13th century, Peter Tecelano led a life of great virtue, first in marriage and then as a Franciscan te…
Saint Peter of Verona (Peter Martyr)
Born in Verona to Cathar parents, Peter joined the Dominican Order and became a fierce preacher against heresy in Italy. Appointed inquisito…
Saint Peter Paschal
A religious of the Order of Mercy and Bishop of Jaén, Peter Paschal dedicated his life to the ransom of Christian captives among the Moors. …
Saint Philip Benizi of Florence
A Florentine nobleman and physician graduated from Padua, Philip Benizi became the fifth General and the great propagator of the Servite Ord…
Blessed Philippe Berruyer
Nephew of Saint Guillaume of Bourges, Philippe Berruyer was an exemplary prelate of the 13th century, serving successively as Bishop of Orlé…
Blessed Pierre de Castelnau
A monk of Cîteaux and legate of Pope Innocent III, Pierre de Castelnau was tasked with converting the Albigensians in the south of France. F…
Saint Raymond Nonnatus
A religious of the Order of Mercy in the 13th century, Raymond Nonnatus dedicated himself to the ransom of Christian captives in Africa, goi…
Saint Raymond of Penyafort
A 13th-century Spanish Dominican, Raymond of Penyafort was a brilliant jurist, confessor to popes, and compiler of the Decretals. Co-founder…
Saint Richard of Chichester (Richard of Wych)
Born in the 13th century in England, Richard of Wych was a brilliant academic before becoming Chancellor of Oxford and then of Canterbury. E…
Blessed Rizzeri
A noble student in Bologna, Rizzeri joined Saint Francis of Assisi after hearing him preach. Having become provincial of the March of Ancona…
Saint Roch of Montpellier
Born in Montpellier with a red cross on his body, Saint Roch distributed his fortune to the poor to set out on a pilgrimage. He dedicated hi…
Saint Rose of Viterbo
Born in Viterbo in 1235, Rose dedicated herself to God from childhood and joined the Franciscan Third Order. She traveled through cities to …
Saint Roseline of Villeneuve
Born into the Provençal nobility, Roseline of Villeneuve entered the Carthusian order after demonstrating early charity illustrated by the m…
Blessed Rostang II de Capre
Born in Grans and from a Neapolitan family, Rostang II de Capre was Archbishop of Arles from 1287 to 1303. A jurist by training, he was dist…
Saints Daniel, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, Nicholas and Angelus
In 1221, seven Franciscan friars led by Daniel of Calabria set out to evangelize North Africa. After preaching the Christian faith in Ceuta,…
Saint Sava, Metropolitan of Serbia
A monk of Mount Athos who became the first Archbishop of Peć, Saint Sava was the Metropolitan of Serbia following its union with the Roman C…
Saint Simon Stock
Born in England in the 12th century, Simon Stock lived for twenty years as a hermit in the hollow of a tree before joining the Carmelite Ord…
Saint Simon Stock
A Carmelite religious of English origin, Simon Stock died in Bordeaux in the 13th century. His tomb became a place of pilgrimage famous for …
Saint Sylvester Gozzolini
A nobleman from Osimo born in 1177, Sylvester Gozzolini abandoned law for theology before retreating into solitude at the age of forty. In 1…
Saint Theobald of Marly
Born into the noble house of Montmorency, Thibaud renounced a military career after a miracle of the Virgin to become a Cistercian monk. As …
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Born in 1226 into a noble Italian family, Thomas Aquinas joined the Order of Saint Dominic despite the violent opposition of his relatives. …
Saint Thomas Aquinas
An illustrious 13th-century Dominican theologian, Saint Thomas Aquinas is the author of the Summa Theologica. Canonized in 1323, his relics …
Blessed Thomas Helye of Biville
A 13th-century Norman priest, Thomas Hélye was first a humble schoolteacher before becoming chaplain to King Saint Louis. After pilgrimages …
Blessed Torello of Poppi
Born in Poppi in 1202, Torello led a pious youth before falling into debauchery. His sudden conversion, triggered by the crowing of a rooste…
The Triumph of the Holy Cross in Spain
Commemoration of the victory of Las Navas de Tolosa on July 16, 1212, where the kings of Castile, Aragon, and Navarre defeated the Moorish a…
Saint Vernier (Vernher)
A young 13th-century German winemaker, Vernier was martyred in Wesel in 1287 after fleeing a violent stepfather. His body, miraculously disc…
The Blessed Virgin (Our Lady of Loreto)
The text recounts the miraculous history of the translation of the house of Nazareth, where the Annunciation took place. Transported by ange…
Blessed William of Brabant
Born in Brabant, William initially led a life of wandering before responding to an angelic vision calling him to penance in Morlanwez. Havin…
Saint William of Saint-Brieuc
Bishop of Saint-Brieuc in the 13th century, Guillaume distinguished himself by his heroic charity towards the poor and his firmness in the f…
Saint Yves (Helory of Kermartin)
Born in Brittany in the 13th century, Saint Yves was an exemplary magistrate and priest, renowned for his integrity and his pro bono defense…
Saint Yves (Yves Hélory)
A 13th-century Breton priest and jurist, Saint Yves is the patron saint of lawyers and the poor. Canonized in 1347 by Clement VI, his cult i…
Saint Zita
A devoted servant in Lucca during the 13th century, Saint Zita sanctified her condition through work, prayer, and heroic charity toward the …