Saint Amans of Rodez
Born in Rodez and initially Bishop of Lodève, Saint Amans returned to his homeland around 401 to restore the declining C…
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Saint Aphrodisius of Béziers
Originally from Egypt, where he is said to have welcomed the Holy Family, Aphrodise became a disciple of Christ and late…
Saint Aspace (Aspais)
A priest sent by the Bishop of Sens in the 6th century, Saint Aspace was the first evangelizer of Melun. Honored as the …
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr
An apostle from Galilee, Saint Bartholomew evangelized Arabia, India, and Armenia after the Ascension. He converted King…
Saint Baudilus
Originally from Orléans, Baudile evangelized Nîmes in the 3rd century. He was martyred by beheading after interrupting a…
Saint Benignus of Smyrna
A disciple of Saint Polycarp sent from Smyrna to evangelize Gaul, Saint Benignus established the faith in Autun, Langres…
Saint Cassian of Autun
Originally from Alexandria, Cassian renounced his fortune to serve the poor before becoming Bishop of Orthe. Guided by a…
Saint Clair of Aquitaine
Saint Clair, considered one of the first apostles of Aquitaine and the first bishop of Albi, is said to have been sent f…
Saint Columba (Colum Cille)
Born into the noble house of O'Neill in Ireland, Columba founded numerous monasteries before exiling himself to Scotland…
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 …
Saint Eman
Originally from Cappadocia, Eman traveled to Rome, Milan, and Autun before being sent by a divine vision to evangelize t…
Saint Ephesus
A former favorite of Emperor Diocletian born in Jerusalem, Ephesus converted to Christianity after a heavenly vision. Se…
Saint Eutropius (Ytrope)
The first bishop of Saintes in the 1st century, Eutropius was, according to legend, a Persian prince converted after see…
Saint Exuperius (Spirius)
A Roman nobleman sent by Pope Saint Clement, Saint Exupère (or Spire) became the first bishop of Bayeux. He evangelized …
Saint Flour
A disciple of Jesus sent by Saint Peter, Flour evangelized Gallia Narbonensis, Lodève, and Aquitaine. He concluded his m…
Saint George of Velay
A disciple of the seventy-two, Saint Georges was sent by Saint Peter to evangelize Velay. Miraculously resurrected in Bo…
Saint Germanus
A Scottish missionary and bishop, Saint Germain was martyred in Gaul. His relics, initially kept at Saint-Germain-sur-Br…
Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Apostle of Armenia)
Descended from the Arsacid dynasty, Gregory was the apostle of Armenia in the 4th century. After surviving terrible tort…
Saint James the Greater (Apostle)
Son of Zebedee and brother of Saint John, James the Greater was one of the three privileged apostles of Jesus. After pre…
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Cousin of Jesus and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less was nicknamed the Just for his exemplary virtue. A member …
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Apostle and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less is the author of a major canonical epistle. Identified as the 'bro…
Saint John Mark (Disciple of the Apostles)
A 1st-century disciple and cousin of Saint Barnabas, John Mark accompanied the apostles on their early missions. After a…
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 confessiona…
Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist
The Beloved Disciple of Jesus, John is the evangelist of the divinity of the Word. After watching over the Virgin Mary, …
Saint John the Evangelist (before the Latin Gate)
The beloved Apostle of Christ, Saint John was brought to Rome under Domitian in 95 to suffer martyrdom. Thrown into a ca…
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 numer…
Saint Julius and Saint Julian
Brothers from Greece, Julius the priest and Julian the deacon were sent by the Pope to evangelize Northern Italy during …
Saint Leo of Carentan
Born in Carentan and Archbishop of Rouen in the 9th century, Saint Leo dedicated himself to the evangelization of the Ba…
Saint Mark the Evangelist
Disciple and interpreter of Saint Peter, Mark wrote his Gospel in Rome before founding the illustrious see of Alexandria…
Saint Martial, Apostle of Aquitaine
A disciple of Jesus Christ from his youth, Martial was sent by Saint Peter to evangelize Aquitaine in the 1st century. A…
Saint Martin of Braga
Originally from Pannonia, Martin of Braga became the apostle of Gallaecia in the 6th century by converting the Suebi fro…
Saint Matthew (Levi)
A former publican in Galilee, Matthew leaves everything to follow Jesus. After writing his Gospel, he evangelizes Ethiop…
Saint Maurilius
Saint Maurille, bishop and principal patron of the Diocese of Angers, was the subject of numerous relic translations bet…
Saint Memmius (Menge)
A member of the illustrious Roman Memmius family, Saint Memmie was baptized by Saint Peter before being sent to evangeli…
Saint Nino
A Christian captive taken to Iberia in the 3rd or 4th century, she converted her masters through her piety and miracles,…
Saint Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
Born in Tarsus and initially a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul was miraculously converted on the road to Damascus …
Saint Peregrine of Sicily
An apostle of Sicily in the 11th century, Peregrine is said to have come from Greece to evangelize the region of Caltabe…
Saint Peregrinus of Auxerre
First bishop of Auxerre and martyr at Bouhy, Saint Pélérin saw his remains dispersed between the Abbey of Saint-Denis, P…
Saint Peter (Chair of Antioch)
Celebration of the establishment of the first episcopal see of the apostle Peter at Antioch before his departure for Rom…
Saint Peter (Chair of Rome)
The feast of the Chair of Saint Peter in Rome celebrates the establishment of the Prince of the Apostles as the first Po…
Saint Peter in Chains
The feast of Saint Peter in Chains commemorates the miraculous deliverance of the Apostle Peter from Herod's prison in J…
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles
A Galilean fisherman who became the Prince of the Apostles, Saint Peter was chosen by Christ as the foundation of His Ch…
Saint Philip (Apostle)
Originally from Bethsaida and one of the first called by Jesus, Saint Philip evangelized Scythia and Phrygia after Pente…
Saint Quentin of Rome
The son of a Roman senator, Quentin evangelized the Amiens region in the 3rd century. Arrested by the prefect Rictiovaru…
Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks)
Born miraculously in Laon, Saint Remi became Archbishop of Reims at age 22. He is famous for converting and baptizing Ki…
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 …
Saint Rumold (Rombaud)
Of Anglo-Saxon origin, Saint Rumold renounced his nobility to evangelize the region of Mechelen after a pilgrimage to Ro…
Saint Savinian and Saint Potentian
Disciples of Saint Peter sent from Rome, Savinien and Potentien were the first apostles of the Sens region in the 1st ce…
Saint Simon and Saint Jude (Apostles)
Apostles of Christ in the 1st century, Simon the Zealot and Jude Thaddaeus evangelized the East after Pentecost. They br…
Saint Stephen of Hungary
The first Christian king of Hungary, Stephen converted his people, organized the national Church, and received the royal…
Saint Sylvin
A disciple of Saint Peter sent to evangelize Berry in the 1st century, Saint Sylvin is considered the first apostle of L…
Saint Taurinus of Rome
A Roman nobleman whose birth was foretold by an angel, Taurinus left his homeland to evangelize Normandy in the 5th cent…
Saint Thecla of Iconium
A noblewoman from Iconium converted by Saint Paul, Thecla renounced marriage for Christian virginity. She miraculously s…
Saint Thomas (Apostle)
After his martyrdom in India, the body of Saint Thomas was kept at Mylapore before being partially transferred to Edessa…
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 t…