Saint Agape
Sister of Chionia and Irene in Thessalonica, Agape was arrested in 304 for hiding the Holy Scriptures and refusing to sacrifice to idols und…
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4th century
205 saints referenced
Saint Agnes
A young Roman girl of thirteen, Agnes refused to marry the prefect's son to dedicate herself to Christ. After being miraculously protected i…
Saint Anastasia the Younger
A Roman noblewoman of the 4th century, Anastasia dedicated her life and wealth to helping Christians persecuted under Diocletian. After surv…
Saint Ave of Denain
A wealthy but blind young woman of the 4th century, Ave regained her sight at the tomb of Saint Benfroie following an angel's warning. In gr…
Saint Beatrice (Beatrix)
Sister of the martyrs Simplicius and Faustinus, Beatrice was strangled in prison around 303 by order of the greedy Lucretius who coveted her…
Saint Benedicta of Rome
Daughter of a Roman senator, Benoîte left Rome for Gaul to imitate the martyrdom of Saint Quentin. Settled in Origny-sur-Oise, she converted…
Saint Bologne of Grand
Born in Grand in the 4th century, Bologne was raised secretly in the Christian faith by her nurse. Having refused the advances of Ptolemy, a…
Saint Christina of Tyre
A ten-year-old child converted to Christianity, Christina suffered martyrdom under the orders of her own father, prefect of Tyre in Tuscany.…
Saint Domnina, Berenice and Prosdoce
A noble Christian from Antioch, Domnina fled to Edessa with her daughters Berenice and Prosdoce to escape persecution. Denounced by her own …
Saint Emilian of Valence
The first known Bishop of Valence in the 4th century, Saint Aemilianus participated in the great councils of his time, notably that of Sardi…
Saint Emygdius of Ascoli
Originally from Trier, Saint Emygdius converted at the age of 23 and set out to evangelize Rome and then Ascoli Piceno, where he was ordaine…
Saint Engratia
A Christian princess from Braga, Engratia was arrested in Zaragoza in 303 while on her way to meet her fiancé. She defied the governor Dacia…
Saint Ephrem of Edessa
Born in Nisibis in the 4th century, Saint Ephrem was a Syrian deacon and poet famous for his humility and eloquence. After a youth marked by…
Saint Epiphanius of Salamis
Born in Palestine and heir to a wealthy Jew, Epiphanius became a learned monk before being elected Bishop of Salamis in 367. A great defende…
Saint Erasmus (Elmo)
Bishop of Antioch in the 3rd century, Erasmus miraculously survived numerous tortures under Diocletian and Maximian, including a boiling cau…
Saint Eulalia of Mérida
A young noblewoman from Mérida aged twelve to thirteen, Eulalia voluntarily offered herself for martyrdom during the persecutions of 303. Af…
Saint Euphemia of Chalcedon
A virgin of noble family in Chalcedon, Euphemia was arrested under Diocletian for refusing to sacrifice to the god Mars. After miraculously …
Saint Exuperance
A virgin from Troyes in the 4th century, Exuperantia chose to live in solitude at Isle-Aumont to dedicate herself to God. Under the guidance…
Saint Febronia of Nisibis
A nun in Nisibis from her childhood, Febronia distinguished herself by her beauty and asceticism under the guidance of her aunt Bryaena. Dur…
Saint Florence of Poitiers
A young pagan from Phrygia converted by Saint Hilary during his exile, Florence followed him to Poitiers. She spent the final years of her l…
Saint Grimonie
An Irish princess who secretly converted to Christianity, Grimonie fled to Gaul to escape a pagan marriage. She lived as a hermit in the for…
Saint Helena (Empress)
Empress Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, traveled to Jerusalem in the 4th century to find the Cross of Christ. Guided by revelations and…
Saint Helena, Empress of the West
A Roman empress and mother of Constantine the Great, Saint Helena is famous for having discovered the True Cross in Jerusalem. She used her …
Holy Martyrs of Persia (Azades, Acepsimas, Joseph, Aithalas, Tarbula, Milles, Barsabas)
Under the reign of King Shapur II in Persia, a massive persecution struck the Church, initially targeting all the faithful before focusing o…
Saint Juliana of Nicomedia
A Christian virgin from Nicomedia, Juliana refused to marry the prefect Evilatius to preserve her faith. After triumphing over a demon in pr…
Saint Julitta (Julia)
A martyr at Caesarea in Cappadocia, Saint Julitta preferred faith to the advantages of the world. Condemned to the pyre, she died suffocated…
Saint Lea
A 4th-century Roman lady, Saint Lea dedicated herself to God after her widowhood by embracing a life of humility and penance. Having become …
Saint Lena or Natalena
The ninth daughter of the governor Frédélas of Pamiers in the 4th century, Natalène escaped infanticide thanks to a providential interventio…
Saint Leocadia of Toledo
Coming from an illustrious family of Toledo, Leocadia was persecuted under Diocletian by the prefect Dacian. After suffering flagellation, s…
Saint Liberata (Livrade)
A 4th-century princess of Galicia, Liberata fled to Aquitaine with her sisters to consecrate her virginity to God. To escape a marriage impo…
Saint Lucy (Lucia)
A noble virgin of Syracuse in the 4th century, Lucy dedicated her life to God following the miraculous healing of her mother at the tomb of …
Saint Macrina of Caesarea
Sister of Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory of Nyssa, Macrina consecrated herself to God after the death of her fiancé. She played a c…
Saint Marcellina
The elder sister of Saint Ambrose of Milan, Marcellina dedicated her life to virginity and the Christian education of her brothers. After re…
Saint Monica
Born in Tagaste in 332, Saint Monica dedicated her life to the conversion of her pagan husband Patricius and her son Augustine. After years …
Saint Paula of Rome
An illustrious Roman patrician descended from the Scipios, Paula dedicated herself to God after her widowhood under the guidance of Saint Je…
Saint Plato of Ancyra
A noble Christian of Ancyra in the 4th century, Platon distributed his wealth to the poor before being arrested under Diocletian. He endured…
Saint Pontius (Pons)
Son of a Roman senator who converted to Christianity, Pontius distributed his wealth to the poor before retiring to Cimiez. During the perse…
Saint Prior, Hermit of Nitria
A disciple of Saint Anthony in the 4th century, Prior lived as a hermit in the Nitrian Desert in Egypt. Known for his radical humility and d…
Saint Proba (Prenve)
An Irish princess of the 4th century, Saint Probe fled to France with Saint Germaine to consecrate her virginity to God. Found by her pagan …
Saint Procopius (Neanias)
A Roman officer appointed governor of Alexandria by Diocletian, Neanias converted after a vision of the cross on the road. Renamed Procopius…
Saint Publia of Antioch
A noble widow of Antioch in the 4th century, Publia founded a community of virgins dedicated to prayer. She distinguished herself by her cou…
Saint Quiriacus (Cyriacus) of Trier
A servant to Bishop Saint Maximinus in Trier during the 4th century, Quiriacus practiced nocturnal piety to avoid vainglory. Slandered by je…
Saint Quirinus of Siscia
Bishop of Siscia in Pannonia at the beginning of the 4th century, Quirinus was arrested under the orders of the magistrate Maximus. After un…
Saint Rheticius of Autun
Bishop of Autun in the 4th century, Rheticius was an illustrious scholar from a patrician family. After a marriage lived in chastity, he bec…
Saint Rieul of Senlis
First bishop and apostle of Senlis in the 4th century, Saint Rieul is famous for the numerous miracles that occurred at his tomb. Clovis reb…
Saint Sabas the Goth
Sabas, a 4th-century Gothic Christian, distinguished himself by his piety and his categorical refusal to simulate apostasy during the persec…
Saint Sabina of Troyes
Sister of Saint Savinian, Savine left her pagan family to seek her brother after an angelic vision. Baptized in Rome by Pope Eusebius, she l…
Saint Sabinus of Spoleto
Bishop of Spoleto in the 4th century, Sabinus was arrested in Assisi for his faith. After breaking an idol of Jupiter, his hands were cut of…
Saint Sadoth
Bishop of Seleucia and Ctesiphon, Sadoth was arrested in 341 during the persecutions of Shapur after having a vision of his predecessor Sime…
Saints Amand, Alexander, Lucius and Audald
Amand, Alexandre, Lucius, and Audalde are 4th-century martyrs honored in Caunes. According to tradition, they were put to death under Diocle…
Saints Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius
Roman martyrs of the early 4th century, Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius were beheaded for their faith. Their bodies, respected by wil…
Saints Cantius, Cantianus, Cantianilla, and Protus
Members of the family of Emperor Carinus, the brothers Cantius and Cantian, their sister Cantianilla, and their tutor Protus fled Rome for A…
Saints Sergius and Bacchus
High-ranking officers under Emperor Maximian, Sergius and Bacchus were martyred around the year 300 for their refusal to sacrifice to idols.…
Saints Sisinnius, Martyrius and Alexander
Originally from Cappadocia, Sisinnius, Martyrius and Alexander were sent by Saint Vigilius of Trent to evangelize the Tyrolean Alps. Despite…
Saint Sanctinus
A disciple of Saint Denis, Saintin was the first bishop of Meaux before being sent to evangelize Verdun by divine command. After twenty-one …
Saint Saturninus, Saint Dativus and their companions
During the reign of the Roman emperors, the priest Saturninus, the senator Dativus, and forty-eight companions were arrested in Abitina for …
Saint Savina of Lodi
Saint Savina was a widow of Lodi devoted to the service of the martyrs during the reign of Maximian. She transported the bodies of Saint Nab…
Saint Serenus (Cerneuf)
Of Greek origin, Serenus retired to Sirmium to live as a Christian gardener. Falsely denounced by a woman he had reprimanded for her immodes…
Saint Sergius of Caesarea
A former magistrate turned hermit monk, Sergius interrupted a pagan sacrifice to Jupiter in Caesarea in 304 through his prayer. Refusing to …
Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder
Born in Syria in the 4th century, Simeon left herding to embrace a life of extreme asceticism. He became famous for living for several decad…
Saint Similien of Nantes
Bishop of Nantes in the 4th century, Similien retired to an oratory during the persecution of Diocletian. He is famous for a miraculous visi…
Saint Siricius of Rome
Elected pope in 384, Saint Siricius was the first pontiff to officially bear this title. His reign was marked by intense legislative activit…
Saint Spyridon of Trimythous
A shepherd from Cyprus who became Bishop of Trimythous in the 4th century, Spyridon combined evangelical simplicity with extraordinary mirac…
Saint Sylvester I
A 4th-century pope, Sylvester I is famous for having baptized Emperor Constantine, ending three centuries of persecution. Under his pontific…
Saint Tarachus, Saint Probus and Saint Andronicus
During the persecution of Diocletian in 304, Tarachus, a former Roman soldier, Probus, and the young Andronicus were arrested in Cilicia for…
Saint Theodora of Alexandria
A noble virgin of Alexandria, Theodora refused to sacrifice to idols and was condemned to infamy. She was saved from a place of debauchery b…
Saint Theodore of Heraclea (the General)
A general in the army of Licinius in the 4th century, Theodore first distinguished himself by slaying a dragon in Euchaita. After breaking i…
Saint Theodore the Sanctified (Abbot of Tabennisi)
A privileged disciple of Saint Pachomius in Egypt during the 4th century, Theodore the Sanctified became Abbot of Tabennisi. Known for his p…
Saint Theodore Tiro (the Recruit)
A young soldier of the Marmarite legion in the 4th century, Theodore was martyred at Amasea for his Christian faith and for setting fire to …
Saint Theodotus of Ancyra
An innkeeper in Ancyra under Diocletian, Theodotus used his business to feed Christians and bury martyrs. After recovering the bodies of sev…
Saint Triaise
Originally from Troas, Saint Triaise joined Saint Hilary in Poitiers in the 4th century to dedicate herself to the life of a recluse. She li…
Saint Urban of Langres
The sixth Bishop of Langres in the 4th century, Urban was an accomplished prelate who restored religious fervor and the buildings of his dio…
Saint Urion of Isle-Aumont
In the 4th century, Saint Urion was the parish priest of Isle-Aumont and the abbot of its monastery, which he led with a holiness reminiscen…
Saint Ursicinus (Ursinus)
Ninth Archbishop of Sens in the 4th century, Ursicin was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism. Exiled to Phrygia after …
Saint Ursion
Saint Ursion was the abbot of the monastery and parish priest of Isle-Aumont in the 4th century. Having died around 375, his relics were pro…
Saint Ursula and her companions
A Christian princess of Great Britain in the 4th century, Ursula refused to marry the pagan prince Conanus. Sent to Armorica with a multitud…
Saint Valerius of Saragossa
Bishop of Saragossa from a consular family, Valerius was arrested with his deacon Vincent under Diocletian. Due to his advanced age and a sp…
Saint Victricius of Rouen
A former Roman soldier who converted, Victricius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 4th century after surviving martyrdom. A great evangelize…
Saint Vincent of Cimiez
Born in Cimiez and converted to Christianity, Vincent traveled to Spain with his brother Oronce to brave the persecution of Diocletian. Acco…
Saint Vincent of Spain
A deacon of the Church of Saragossa in the 4th century, Vincent was martyred in Valencia under the prefect Dacian. After enduring atrocious …
Saint Vitalina of Artonne
A consecrated virgin of Artonne in Auvergne in the 4th century, Saint Vitaline was renowned for her purity. After her death, Saint Martin of…
Saint Vitus (Guy)
A young Sicilian nobleman converted in secret, Vitus suffered persecution from his pagan father and imperial authorities. Accompanied by his…
Saint Yolaine
A 4th-century Roman virgin and companion of Saint Benotte, Yolaine withdrew into the woods of Thiérache to evangelize. Denounced and put to …
Saint Zeno of Verona
Bishop of Verona in the 4th century, Zeno is famous for having delivered the daughter of Emperor Gallienus from a demon. In recognition, he …
Saint Zeno of Verona
Bishop of Verona in the 4th century, Saint Zeno is the author of numerous sermons known as Tractatus, which address dogma and discipline. Hi…