Saint Abercius of Hierapolis
Bishop of Hierapolis in the 2nd century, Abercius is famous for having broken pagan idols following a vision. A renowned thaumaturge, he was…
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Saint Alexander I (Pope)
The sixth successor of Peter, Alexander I converted many Roman senators, including the prefect Hermes. During the reign of Trajan, he was ma…
Saint Andeolus
A disciple of Saint Polycarp in Smyrna, Andéol was sent to evangelize Gaul in the 2nd century. After forty years of mission in Provence and …
Saint Andochius
A priest from the East in the 2nd century, Saint Andochius evangelized the Autunois and Auxois regions with Saint Thyrsus. Received by the m…
Saint Antonin of Pamiers
A 2nd-century priest and missionary from Frédélas (Pamiers), Saint Antonin evangelized the Rouergue and Aquitaine regions after being ordain…
Saint Apollonius
A Roman senator distinguished by his philosophical culture, Apollonius converted to Christianity during the reign of Commodus. Denounced by …
Saint Athenogenes
Saint Athenogenes is a Christian author praised by Saint Basil for his testimony on the divinity of the Holy Spirit. The historian Baronius …
Saint Benignus of Smyrna
A disciple of Saint Polycarp sent from Smyrna to evangelize Gaul, Saint Benignus established the faith in Autun, Langres, and Dijon. Under E…
Saint Claudius Apollinaris
Bishop of Hierapolis in the 2nd century, Claudius Apollinaris was a major defender of the faith against the heresies of Tatian and Montanus.…
Saint Concordius
A native of Rome and son of Gordianus, Saint Concordius lived as a hermit before being arrested under Marcus Aurelius by the governor Torqua…
Saint Dionysius of Corinth
Bishop of Corinth in the 2nd century under Marcus Aurelius, Saint Dionysius was a pastor famous for his eloquence and apostolic zeal. He wro…
Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris)
A member of the Areopagus of Athens converted by Saint Paul, Dionysius became the first bishop of the city before being sent to evangelize t…
Saint Domitian of Châlons
Third Bishop of Châlons in the 2nd century and successor to Donatien, Domitien was a pastor recognized for his gentleness, wisdom, and piety…
Saint Donatian of Châlons
Second bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne in the 2nd century, Saint Donatien was baptized by Saint Peter before becoming the deacon and successor o…
Saint Drosella (daughter of Trajan)
Daughter of Emperor Trajan and a catechumen, Drosella secretly joined a community of virgins in Rome to pray. Denounced by the advisor Hadri…
Saint Eleutherius (Pope and Martyr)
A pope of Greek origin in the 2nd century, Eleutherius governed the Church under Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. He is famous for sending miss…
Saint Eluan
Disciples of Saint Joseph of Arimathea in the 2nd century, Eluan and Meduin were sent to Rome by the British King Lucius to request missiona…
Saint Epipodius
A young Lyonnais from a distinguished family, Epipodius was martyred in the 2nd century with his friend Alexander. After hiding at the home …
Saint Eudoxia of Heliopolis
A former courtesan from Samaria famous for her beauty, Eudoxia converted after hearing a sermon on the Last Judgment. Having become a penite…
Saint Eustace (Eustathius)
A Roman general named Placidus under Trajan, he converted after seeing Christ between the antlers of a stag while hunting. Tested like Job, …
Saint Felicity and her seven sons
A noble Roman lady and widow of the 2nd century, Felicity raised her seven sons in the Christian faith. Under Emperor Antoninus, she courage…
Saint Firmin of Pamplona
Born in Pamplona and baptized by the disciples of Saint Saturnin, Firmin became the first bishop of Amiens after an extensive evangelical mi…
Saint Galene and Saint Valene
Galene and Valene were among the ten thousand Christians crucified on Mount Ararat in Greater Armenia during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in…
Saint Gemma
A virgin of Portuguese origin and daughter of the prefect of Galicia, Saint Gemme was martyred in 109 for refusing to marry the lord Regulus…
Saint Hegesippus
A Jewish convert and disciple of the Apostles, Saint Hegesippus traveled to Rome to collect the authentic traditions of the Church. He is th…
Saint Hermes of Rome
A wealthy Roman patrician converted by Pope Alexander, Hermes freed his many slaves before being arrested under Emperor Hadrian. After testi…
Saint Hyginus, Pope and Martyr
A philosopher of Athenian origin, Hyginus became pope during the reign of Antoninus Pius. His pontificate was marked by the struggle against…
Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Theophorus)
A disciple of Saint John and Bishop of Antioch, Ignatius was condemned by Emperor Trajan to be thrown to the beasts in Rome. During his jour…
Saint Irenaeus of Lyon
Originally from Asia Minor and a disciple of Saint Polycarp, Irenaeus became the second Bishop of Lyon following the martyrdom of Saint Poth…
Saint Julian of Le Mans
The first bishop of Le Mans sent from Rome, Saint Julian evangelized the Cenomani in the 2nd century. He performed numerous miracles, notabl…
Saint Latuin of Séez
The first bishop of Séez sent by Pope Saint Clement in the 1st century, Latuin evangelized Normandy. Despite persecutions led by pagans and …
Saint Manne (Menne)
A princess from Soulouse in the 2nd century, Saint Manne refused prestigious marriages to dedicate herself to God. During her consecration b…
Saint Marcellus of Chalon
A priest from Lyon who miraculously escaped from prison under Marcus Aurelius, Marcel evangelized the banks of the Saône. After converting t…
Saint Novatus
Saint Novatus was a noble Christian of the 2nd century, brother of Timothy, known for his great charity towards his fellow believers. After …
Saint Paschasie
A 2nd-century virgin from Dijon, Paschasie welcomed Saint Benignus and became his active collaborator. After the apostle's martyrdom, she wa…
Saint Patient of Metz
Originally from Asia Minor and a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Patient became the fourth bishop of Metz in the 2nd century. H…
Saint Pius I
A native of Aquileia, Pius I became pope in 142 under Antoninus Pius. He marked the history of the Church with his rigorous ordinances on li…
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna
Saint Polycarp addresses a letter to the Philippians to commend them for their reception of Saint Ignatius and to exhort them to perseveranc…
Saint Pothinus and his companions (Martyrs of Lyon)
In 177, under Marcus Aurelius, forty-eight Christians from Lyon and Vienne, led by Bishop Pothinus and the slave Blandina, suffered martyrdo…
Saint Potitus of Sardinia
Originally from Sardinia, Potitus converted his father before becoming a preacher. After performing miraculous healings in Valeria and Rome,…
Saint Praxedes (Pudentiana)
Daughter of the Roman senator Pudens, Saint Praxedes dedicated her life and fortune to the service of Christians persecuted under Marcus Aur…
Saint Publius of Athens
Saint Publius was the successor of Dionysius the Areopagite as Bishop of Athens in the 2nd century. According to certain traditions reported…
Saint Pudentiana
Daughter of the Roman senator Pudens, Saint Pudentiana dedicated her life and fortune to the service of persecuted Christians in the 2nd cen…
Saint Rieul of Arles and Senlis
Originally from Argos and a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Rieul was one of the first evangelizers of Gaul alongside Saint Den…
Saint Romana of Rome
Born in Rome in the 1st century, Romaine converted and set out to evangelize Gaul with eleven companions. Settled in Beauvais, she assisted …
Saints Faustinus and Jovita
Brothers from a noble family of Brescia, Faustinus (priest) and Jovita (deacon) were martyred under Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century. Afte…
Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus
Three twin brothers from Langres, Speusippe, Eleusippe, and Meleusippe, were converted to Christianity by Saint Benignus under the influence…
Saint Simeon of Jerusalem
Cousin of Jesus and successor to Saint James as Bishop of Jerusalem, Saint Simeon led the Christian community to Pella during the destructio…
Saint Sixtus I (Pope)
Successor to Saint Alexander I in 117, Sixtus I was a Roman pope who fought against Gnostic heresy and structured ecclesiastical discipline.…
Saint Symphorian of Autun
A young nobleman of Autun in the 2nd century, Symphorian was baptized by missionaries from Smyrna. During the reign of Marcus Aurelius, he r…
Saint Symphorosa and her seven sons
Widow of the martyr Getulius, Symphorosa was arrested in Tivoli under Emperor Hadrian with her seven sons. After refusing to sacrifice to id…
Saint Telesphorus
Of Greek origin and an anchorite on Mount Carmel, Telesphorus became pope in the 2nd century under Emperor Hadrian. He is famous for codifyi…
The Ten Thousand Martyrs of Mount Ararat
During the reign of Emperor Hadrian, nine thousand Roman soldiers led by Acacius converted to Christianity after a miraculous victory in Arm…
Tertullian (Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus)
Born in Carthage around 160, Tertullian was a brilliant lawyer and writer who converted to Christianity, becoming one of its most ardent def…
Saint Theophilus of Antioch
A former pagan converted by the study of the Scriptures, Theophilus became the sixth bishop of Antioch in 168. A great defender of orthodoxy…
Saint Valerian of Tournus
A deacon who escaped from the prisons of Lyon in the 2nd century, Valerian took refuge in Tournus where he evangelized the local population …
Saint Victor I
African by birth, Saint Victor was elected pope in 185. His pontificate was marked by a vigorous struggle against numerous heresies (Theodot…
Saint Victor of Damascus
A Christian soldier in Damascus under Emperor Antoninus, Victor endured numerous tortures from which he emerged miraculously unharmed before…
Saint Vitalis and Saint Valeria
A Roman officer and father of Saints Gervasius and Protasius, Vitalis encouraged the martyr Ursicinus before being condemned himself in Rave…