Blessed Alda
A widow from an honorable family of Siena, Alda joined the Third Order of the Humiliati and dedicated her life to the poor and to mortificat…
Historical markers
14th century
60 saints referenced
Saint Andrew Corsini
Born into the noble Corsini family in Florence, Andrew initially led a life of debauchery before converting and entering the Carmelite Order…
Blessed Andrew Dotti
A Tuscan nobleman born in 1256, Andrew Dotti joined the Servite Order after being moved by Saint Philip Benizi. A zealous preacher in German…
Blessed Andrew of Segni
Coming from the illustrious family of the Counts of Segni, Andrew renounced princely honors to become a Franciscan monk. He lived as a hermi…
Blessed Angel of Gualdo
Angelo of Gualdo was an humble Italian shepherd who became a Camaldolese lay brother and later a recluse following a pilgrimage to Compostel…
Blessed Angeline of Marsciano
Born in 1377 near Orvieto, Angeline of Marsciano dedicated her life to God despite a forced marriage, which she lived in virginity with her …
Blessed Augustin Novello
A Sicilian nobleman and brilliant law professor, Matthew of Termini changed his life after narrowly escaping death at the Battle of Benevent…
Blessed Benedict XI
Nicolas Bocasini, who became Benedict XI, was a Dominican pope of the early 14th century. Succeeding Boniface VIII during a period of major …
Saint Bernard Tolomei
Born in Siena in 1272, Bernard Tolomei abandoned a brilliant civil career to live as a hermit. In 1319, he founded the Congregation of Saint…
Blessed Bonaventure Bonaccorsi
A former leader of the Ghibelline faction in Pistoia, Bonaventure Bonaccorsi converted under the influence of Saint Philip Benizi. Having be…
Saint Bridget of Sweden (Widow)
A Swedish princess married to the Prince of Nericia, Bridget led an exemplary family life before dedicating herself entirely to God after he…
Saint Catherine of Siena
The daughter of a dyer in Siena in the 14th century, Catherine dedicated herself to God from childhood and joined the Dominican Mantellate. …
Saint Catherine of Sweden
Daughter of Saint Bridget, Catherine of Sweden lived a virginal marriage before joining her mother in Rome. She dedicated her life to prayer…
Blessed Clara Gambacorti
Daughter of the ruler of Pisa, Clare (born Thora) Gambacorti lived a brief marriage before dedicating herself to God among the Dominicans. S…
Saint Colette (Nicole)
Born miraculously in Corbie, Colette dedicated herself to a life of austerity before becoming the great reformer of the Order of Saint Clare…
Saint Conrad of Piacenza
A nobleman of Piacenza in the 14th century, Conrad embraced poverty after causing an accidental fire and saving an innocent man from unjust …
Blessed Dalmace Monier (Monner)
A 14th-century Catalan Dominican religious, Dalmace Monier was a renowned theologian and master of novices in Girona before retiring into so…
Saint Daniel (Merchant)
A German merchant established in Venice, Daniel balanced his commercial activities with a life of deep piety among the Camaldolese. Having r…
Saint Delphine of Signes
A Provençal noblewoman married to Saint Elzéar of Sabran, Delphine of Signe lived with him in perpetual virginity and great piety. After her…
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
Queen of Portugal in the 14th century, Elizabeth distinguished herself by her heroic piety and her role as a peacemaker among the members of…
Saint Elzear (Augias de Robians)
Count of Ariano and member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Elzéar of Sabran lived in the 14th century in perfect chastity with his wife…
Saint Flora (Fleur)
A 14th-century Hospitaller nun of the Order of Saint John, Flora lived at the monastery of Hôpital-Beaulieu in Quercy. Marked by mystical vi…
Saint Frances of Rome
A Roman noblewoman married against her will, Frances lived forty years of exemplary marriage before founding the congregation of the Oblates…
Blessed Gauthier
Born in Bruges and a doctor of theology, Blessed Gauthier was a Franciscan provincial before becoming Bishop of Poitiers. Deposed by Pope Cl…
Blessed Gentilis of Matelica
A 14th-century Franciscan friar, Gentilis of Matelica was a zealous missionary in the East after living at La Verna. Gifted with the gift of…
Blessed Gerard
A 14th-century Camaldolese religious, Blessed Gerard entered the monastery at the age of nine. A devoted priest and parish administrator, he…
Saint Gertrude of Eisleben
A Benedictine nun and abbess in Saxony in the 14th century, Saint Gertrude is one of the Church's greatest mystics. Known for her 'Legatus d…
Venerable Gertrude van Oosten
A Beguine in Delft in the 14th century, Gertrude van Oosten led a life of humility and manual labor after forgiving her unfaithful fiancé. F…
Blessed Henry Suso
A 14th-century Dominican friar born in Swabia, Henry Suso was a great mystic and preacher known as the lover of Eternal Wisdom. After a yout…
Blessed Humility of Florence
Born Rosana in Faenza, she lived nine years in marriage before embracing religious life with her husband. After a period of reclusion, she f…
Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Born into the noble Lambertini family of Bologna, Imelda entered the Dominican Order at a very young age. At the age of twelve, during the f…
Blessed Jean Bassand of Besançon
A Celestine religious born in Besançon, Jean Bassand was a major figure of his order, serving five times as provincial. A friend of Jean Ger…
Blessed Jeanne-Marie de Maillé
Born into the high nobility of Touraine, Jeanne-Marie de Maillé lived a virginal marriage with Robert de Sillé before dedicating herself ent…
Blessed Joan Soderini of Florence
A Florentine noblewoman who entered the Mantelatte at the age of twelve under the guidance of Saint Juliana Falconieri, Joan Soderini distin…
Saint John Colombini of Siena
A Sienese nobleman and gonfaloniere, John Colombini underwent a radical conversion after the fortuitous reading of the life of Saint Mary of…
Blessed John of Avellino
Born in 1250, John of Avellino led a tumultuous youth before converting and becoming a Franciscan lay brother. Recognized for his extreme hu…
Saint John of Nepomuk
A priest and canon of Prague in the 14th century, John of Nepomuk became the first martyr of the seal of the confessional. Having refused to…
Venerable John Tauler
A 14th-century Dominican friar born in Germany, John Tauler was one of the greatest masters of spiritual and mystical life. Famous for his e…
Blessed John the Barefoot (Discalceat)
A 14th-century Franciscan religious in the diocese of Quimper, Jean le Déchaussé distinguished himself by extreme austerity, always walking …
Blessed Julia della Rena
Noble by birth, Julie della Rena chose humility by becoming a servant in Florence before retiring as a recluse in Certaldo. She lived for th…
Blessed Lawrence of Ripafratta
A Dominican religious born in Tuscany in 1359, Laurent of Ripafratta was one of the main architects of the reform of his Order. An exception…
Blessed Marcolin of Forli
An Italian Dominican of the 14th century, Marcolinus of Forlì entered the order at the age of ten and distinguished himself through extreme …
Blessed Margaret of Bavaria
A Palatine princess who became Duchess of Lorraine, Margaret of Bavaria distinguished herself by her deep piety and devotion to the poor aft…
Blessed Matthew Carrieri of Mantua
A Dominican religious from Mantua in the 15th century, Matthew Carrieri was a famous preacher and reformer of convents throughout Italy. Kno…
Blessed Nicholas of Forca Palena
Born in 1349 in the Abruzzo region, Nicholas of Forca Palena was a priest and hermit who founded several monasteries, notably on the Janicul…
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Born in Italy in the 13th century following a vow by his parents, Nicholas of Tolentino became an Augustinian hermit famous for his extreme …
Blessed Oderic of Pordenone
A religious of the Order of Friars Minor in the 14th century, Oderic of Pordenone was a great missionary in Asia, traveling through Persia, …
Our Lady of Liesse
Marian sanctuary founded in the 14th century by three Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem following a miracle. A major pilgrimage site for th…
Blessed Peter of Luxembourg
From the illustrious House of Luxembourg, Pierre was appointed Bishop of Metz at sixteen and cardinal at seventeen. Despite his rank, he liv…
Saint Peter Thomas
A Carmelite religious from Périgord, Peter Thomas became an influential diplomat and Patriarch of Constantinople in the 14th century. He wor…
Blessed Pierre Cambian de Ruffie
A Dominican friar appointed inquisitor general in Piedmont in 1351, Pierre Cambian de Ruffie fought against the Albigensian heresy. He was a…
Blessed Raymond Lull
Born in Majorca in 1236, Ramon Llull was a prolific scholar known as the Doctor Illuminatus before converting and joining the Third Order of…
Blessed Roger le Fort
Born at the Château de Ternes, Roger le Fort was elected Bishop of Orléans in 1321 almost by chance following a jest during the chapter. Rec…
Saints Anthony, John and Eustathius (Martyrs of Vilnius)
Chamberlains to Grand Duke Algirdas in Lithuania, Anthony, John, and Eustathius converted to Christianity. For refusing to break the fast, t…
Blessed Sanctes of Urbino
A member of the Brancacini family, Sanctes entered the Order of Friars Minor after accidentally killing an assailant. He lived for twenty ye…
Blessed Sybillina of Pavia
Orphaned and blinded at the age of twelve, Sybillina of Pavia joined the Third Order of Saint Dominic. She lived as a recluse for over sixty…
Blessed Urban V
Guillaume de Grimoard, who became Urban V in 1362, was a Benedictine pope marked by his austerity and reforming zeal. He is famous for havin…
Blessed Villana de Bottis
Born in Florence in the 14th century, Villana de Bottis married out of obedience before experiencing a radical conversion after a terrifying…
Saint Vincent Ferrer
A 14th-century Spanish Dominican, Vincent Ferrer was a preacher of immense influence, traveling across Europe to announce the Last Judgment.…
Saint William of Antioch
A nobleman from Antioch who served the state, William dedicated himself to God after his widowhood. Having traveled to Jerusalem to find his…