Saint Cajetan of Thiene
A nobleman from Vicenza and doctor of law, Gaetano of Thiene founded the Order of Theatines in 1524 to reform the clergy…
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Saint Damasus I
A 4th-century pope, Saint Damasus dedicated his pontificate to the preservation and embellishment of the Roman catacombs…
Saint Damasus of Spain
Elected pope in 366, this Spaniard by origin was a great defender of orthodoxy against the Arian and Apollinarian heresi…
Saint Daniel the Stylite
Originally from Maratha, Daniel became a famous stylite in Constantinople in the 5th century, following the example of S…
Saint David
Saint David, son of a Welsh prince in the 6th century, was an austere monk and an influential archbishop. Founder of num…
Saint Deicolus (Desle)
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Desle founded the Abbey of Lure in Franche-Comté in the 7th century. Kno…
Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux
Bishop of Bordeaux at the turn of the 4th and 5th centuries, Saint Delphin was a staunch defender of orthodoxy against t…
Saint Demetrius of Gap
A disciple of the apostles sent from Asia by Peter and Paul, Saint Demetrius arrived in Provence under Emperor Claudius.…
Saint Deogratias of Carthage
Elected Bishop of Carthage in 454 after a long vacancy of the see, Deogratias distinguished himself by his heroic charit…
Saint Desideratus of Bourges
Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Désiré succeeded Saint Arcade. He actively participated in the Councils of O…
Saint Desiderius of Vienne
Bishop of Vienne in the 6th century, Didier was a learned and zealous prelate, esteemed by Saint Gregory the Great. His …
Saint Didacus (Diego) of Saint Nicholas
A 15th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Didacus distinguished himself by his profound humility, his charity toward …
Saint Die (Didier, Deodat)
Bishop of Nevers in the 7th century, Saint Dié renounced his office to embrace the eremitic life in the Vosges and Alsac…
Saint Dionysius of Alexandria (the Great)
A student of Origen and Bishop of Alexandria in the 3rd century, Saint Dionysius was a tireless pastor nicknamed 'the Gr…
Saint Dionysius of Corinth
Bishop of Corinth in the 2nd century under Marcus Aurelius, Saint Dionysius was a pastor famous for his eloquence and ap…
Saint Dodon of Wallers
Born near Laon and entrusted from childhood to Saint Uramar, Dodon became abbot of the monastery of Walers-en-Fagne in t…
Saint Dominic of Guzman
Born in Castile in 1170, Dominic de Guzman became the founder of the Order of Preachers. He dedicated his life to preach…
Saint Domitian of Châlons
Third Bishop of Châlons in the 2nd century and successor to Donatien, Domitien was a pastor recognized for his gentlenes…
Saint Domitian of Joux
Born in Rome in the 4th century, Domitien fled political unrest to settle in Gaul. After a period at the Abbey of Lérins…
Saint Domnin (Donnis)
Originally from Africa, Domnin evangelized the Alps alongside Saint Marcellinus before becoming the first bishop of Dign…
Saint Donatian of Châlons
Second bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne in the 2nd century, Saint Donatien was baptized by Saint Peter before becoming the de…
Saint Donatus of Besançon
Born in Besançon after a miraculous birth obtained by Saint Columbanus, Donatus was a monk at Luxeuil before becoming ar…
Saint Donatus of Orléans
A priest originally from Orléans in the 6th century, Donatus retired to the solitude of the Lure Mountain after a pilgri…
Saint Drausin of Soissons
Born in Soissons to an illustrious family, Drausin became bishop of his native city in 638. A great builder, he founded …
Saint Dulcide of Agen
A nobleman of Gaul and disciple of Saint Phébade, Dulcide became Bishop of Agen in the 5th century. He protected his flo…
Saint Dunstan of Canterbury
Saint Dunstan was an illustrious Archbishop of Canterbury and advisor to several kings of England in the 10th century. A…
Saint Ebbon (Ebbes)
Nephew of Saint Goeric and Count of Tonnerre, Ebbon became abbot and then Bishop of Sens in 709. He distinguished himsel…
Saint Edmund (Edmund Rich)
Born in Abingdon, Edmund was a brilliant doctor at the University of Paris before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in 1…
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 ch…
Saint Ennodius of Pavia
Bishop of Pavia and a brilliant 6th-century writer, Ennodius was tasked by Pope Hormisdas with negotiating the end of th…
Saint Eptadius of Autun
Born in Autun in the 5th century, Eptadius renounced a brilliant career and marriage to dedicate himself to God after a …
Saint Erembert of Le Pecq
A monk at Fontenelle and later Bishop of Toulouse in the 7th century, Saint Erembert was an exemplary prelate who combin…
Saint Erhard (Eberhard)
A missionary bishop of the 8th century, Erhard evangelized Bavaria and established his see in Regensburg. He is famous f…
Saint Ermenfroi (Hermenfroy)
A former courtier of Clotaire II, Ermenfroi renounced the vanities of the world to become a monk at Luxeuil under the gu…
Saint Ernee and his companions
Originally from Aquitaine, Saint Ernée retired in the 6th century to the solitudes of the Passais with several companion…
Saint Ethelwold of Winchester
A monk of Glastonbury who became Bishop of Winchester in the 10th century, Saint Ethelwold was a great monastic reformer…
Saint Eubert of Seclin
A noble missionary of the 3rd century, Eubert evangelized the Nervii and cleared the region of Lille. A companion of Sai…
Saint Eugene I
A Roman by birth, Eugene first served as vicar to the exiled Pope Martin I before succeeding him on the See of Peter in …
Saint Eugene of Carthage
Elected Bishop of Carthage in the 5th century after a long vacancy, Eugenius was the pillar of Catholic resistance again…
Saint Eulogius of Cordoba
A priest of Córdoba in the 9th century, Eulogius was the great defender of Christians under Moorish rule. After encourag…
Saint Eumachius (Chamassy)
Of modest origins in Périgueux, Eumache was an exemplary shepherd in the service of the lady Boëze before retiring into …
Saint Eunuce
Bishop of Noyon and Tournai in the mid-8th century, Eunuce governed his diocese with zeal during a period of unrest mark…
Saint Euphronius (Eufroy)
Coming from a senatorial family, Euphronius was Archbishop of Tours in the 6th century. A devoted pastor, he rebuilt his…
Saint Euphronius of Autun
Bishop of Autun in the 5th century, Euphronius was distinguished by his ecclesiastical knowledge and piety. Before his e…
Saint Eusebius of Cassano
A native of Lombardy and former physician, Eusebius succeeded Marcellus I on the See of Saint Peter in 310. His short po…
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Bishop of Vercelli in the 4th century, Eusebius was a heroic defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism. Exiled suc…
Saint Eusice of Chalusset
Born in Chalusset and sold out of necessity, Eusice became a hermit and then the founding abbot of Selles-sur-Cher. He i…
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 …
Saint Eustasius of Luxeuil
Successor to Saint Columbanus as head of the Abbey of Luxeuil, Eustase was a great reformer and missionary of the 7th ce…
Saint Eustathius of Antioch
Patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century, Eustathius was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism at the…
Saint Euthymius of Opso (the Thessalonian)
Originally from the East, Euthymius left his family at 18 to embrace the ascetic life on Mount Olympus and later Mount A…
Saint Euthymius the Great
Born in Melitene in the 4th century following a divine promise, Euthymius became one of the greatest abbots of Palestine…
Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange
Originally from Egypt and a disciple of the seventy-two, Eutropius was sent to evangelize Gaul after the Ascension. As t…
Saint Euvert of Orléans
A 4th-century Roman subdeacon, Euvert was chosen as Bishop of Orléans when a dove landed on his head three times. He bui…
Saint Evrard
A former Duke of Italy under Lothair I, Evrard abandoned his titles to live as an anchorite in the desert of Moiron. Hav…
Saint Exuperius (Spirius)
A Roman nobleman sent by Pope Saint Clement, Saint Exupère (or Spire) became the first bishop of Bayeux. He evangelized …
Saint Exuperius of Arreau
Bishop of Toulouse who died in Blagnac, Saint Exupère is traditionally considered the son of a plowman. His body, found …
Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr
Miraculously elected pope after a dove landed on his head, Fabian was the first layman to accede to the pontificate. He …
Saint Faron of Meaux
A Burgundian nobleman and advisor to the kings of Austrasia, Faron renounced the world by mutual agreement with his wife…
Saint Felix IV
A 6th-century pope, Felix IV succeeded John I in a tense political context under the reign of Theodoric. He is known for…
Saint Felix of Bourges
The twenty-fifth Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Felix distinguished himself by his wisdom and serenity in t…
Saint Felix of Cantalice
A 16th-century Capuchin religious, Felix of Cantalice spent forty years in Rome as a questing friar. Known for his simpl…
Saint Felix of Metz
Third Bishop of Metz and successor to Saint Clement, Felix governed his diocese with virtue for forty-two years. After t…
Saint Felix of Nantes
Born in Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Felix became Bishop of Nantes in 550. A builder prelate and influential diplom…
Saint Felix of Valois
A prince of the House of Valois, Felix renounced his titles to become a hermit and then a monk at Clairvaux. With Saint …
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. H…
Saint Ferréol of Uzès
Bishop of Uzès in the 6th century, Ferréol succeeded his uncle Firmin. After a three-year exile in Paris due to his poli…
Saint Fiacre (Fèvre)
A 7th-century Scottish prince, Fiacre renounced the throne to live as a hermit in Brie under the protection of the Bisho…
Saint Firmin of Pamplona
Born in Pamplona and baptized by the disciples of Saint Saturnin, Firmin became the first bishop of Amiens after an exte…
Saint Firmin the Confessor
Third Bishop of Amiens in the 4th century, Firmin the Confessor distinguished himself by his humility and apostolic zeal…
Saint Flavian of Constantinople
Elected Patriarch of Constantinople in 447, Flavian firmly opposed the simony of the court and the heresy of Eutyches. V…
Saint Flavit
A nobleman from Italy taken as a slave to Champagne in the 6th century, Flavit earned his master's esteem through his vi…
Saint Flavius of Chalon-sur-Saône
A former chancellor to King Guntram of Burgundy, Flavius became Bishop of Chalon-sur-Saône in 580. Renowned for his eloq…
Saint Florent of Bavaria
A priest originally from Bavaria in the 5th century, Florent miraculously escaped martyrdom to evangelize Gaul. Establis…
Saint Florent of Strasbourg
Originally from the British Isles, Florent retired to Alsace as a hermit before healing the daughter of King Dagobert II…
Saint Folquin of Thérouanne
A relative of Charlemagne, Folquin became Bishop of Thérouanne in 817. He distinguished himself by his charity during th…
Saint Fortunatus (Fortunatus)
Originally from Vercelli and nicknamed the Philosopher of the Lombards, this Italian bishop went into exile in France in…
Saint Fortunatus of Douplable
Born in Italy in 530, Venantius Fortunatus was a Latin poet and Bishop of Poitiers. After miraculously recovering his si…
Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne
A nobleman from Auvergne educated at the court of Childebert, Fraimbaud renounced honors to become a recluse in Ivry, th…
Saint Francis Caracciolo
Born in the Kingdom of Naples, Francis Caracciolo renounced the world after a miraculous recovery from leprosy. Together…
Saint Francis de Sales (Bishop and Prince of Geneva)
Bishop of Geneva residing in Annecy, Francis de Sales was one of the great Catholic reformers of the 17th century. Famou…
Saint Francis of Assisi (Confessor)
Son of a wealthy merchant of Assisi, Francis renounced his fortune to marry 'Lady Poverty' after a worldly youth. Founde…
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 …
Saint Francis of Paola
Born in Calabria in 1416, Francis of Paola founded the Order of Minims, characterized by extreme austerity and the vow o…
Saint Francis Solano
A 16th-century Spanish Franciscan friar, Francis Solano distinguished himself through his missionary zeal in South Ameri…
Saint Francis Xavier (Apostle of the Indies)
Born in Navarre and educated in Paris, Francis Xavier became one of the first companions of Ignatius of Loyola. Sent as …
Saint Frederick (Flederic)
Originally from the area around Paris, Saint Frédéric (or Flédéric) became the devoted pastor of the parish of Vlierzèle…
Saint Friard
Born around 511, Friard was a humble plowman from Besné who retired as a hermit on the island of Vindunet. Accompanied b…
Saint Fridolin
An Irish monk of the 6th century, Fridolin became abbot of Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers before traveling through Gaul and G…
Saint Frigidian (Fridian)
An Irish prince who became bishop of Lucca in the 6th century, Saint Frigidian distinguished himself by his apostolic ze…
Saint Front (Fronto) of Lycaonia
An Israelite from Lycaonia and one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ, Saint Front was sent by Saint Peter to evange…
Saint Fructuosus of Tarragona
Bishop of Tarragona in the 3rd century, Fructuosus was arrested with his deacons Augurius and Eulogius under the emperor…
Saint Fulbert of Chartres
Bishop of Chartres in the 11th century, Fulbert was one of the greatest scholars of his time, nicknamed the 'Socrates' o…
Saint Fulcran of Lodève
Bishop of Lodève in the 10th century, Fulcran distinguished himself by his great purity and apostolic firmness, notably …
Saint Fulgentius
Saint Fulgentius is a 6th-century Doctor of the Church, celebrated for his theological writings defending orthodoxy agai…
Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe
Bishop of Ruspe and Doctor of the Church, Fulgentius was a major figure in the Catholic resistance against the Arianism …
Saint Fursey (Abbot of Lagny)
An Irish monk of the 7th century, Saint Fursy is famous for his mystical visions of the afterlife reported by Bede the V…
Saint Gall I
A monk at Cournon and later Bishop of Clermont in the 6th century, Saint Gall distinguished himself by his humility and …
Saint Gall of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Gall participated in the evangelization of Gaul and Switzerland in the 7…
Saint Gamelbert of Michaelsbuch
Saint Gamelbert was an 8th-century Bavarian parish priest who, after refusing a military career to become a shepherd, de…
Saint Gatian
A disciple of the Apostles sent to evangelize Touraine in the 1st century, Gatien fought against Roman idolatry and foun…
Saint Gaucher of Meulan
Originally from Meulan, Gaucher retired to Limousin in the 12th century to lead a hermit's life. Founder of the monaster…
Saint Gaud (Walde)
Bishop of Évreux in the 5th century, Gaud restored his church devastated by wars before retiring to the solitude of Scic…
Saint Gausbert of Cahors
Bishop of Cahors in the 10th century, Gausbert was a prelate admired for his learning and charity towards the poor. A fr…
Saint Gauzlin of Toul
Raised at the court of France, Gauzlin became Bishop of Toul in 922. A great monastic reformer and builder, he obtained …
Saint Genesius of Clermont
Born into a noble family of Auvergne, Saint Genêt was an archdeacon and later Bishop of Clermont in the 7th century. He …
Saint Gennebaud (Genebaud)
First Bishop of Laon consecrated by Saint Remi in 497, Gennebaud succumbed to temptation with his former wife. After fat…
Saint Geoffrey of Molincourt
A monk of Péronne and later abbot of Nogent, Geoffroy became Bishop of Amiens in 1104. Known for his monastic austerity …
Saint Gerland of Agrigento
Born in Besançon, Gerland joined his Norman parents in Sicily to restore Christianity after the Arab occupation. Appoint…
Saint Germain of Paris
Born in Autun and trained in monastic life, Germain became abbot of Saint-Symphorien before being called to the bishopri…
Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor)
A former high-ranking Roman official and Duke of Auxerre, Germain was miraculously chosen to succeed Saint Amator. He be…
Saint Germanus of Besançon
The third bishop of Besançon in the 3rd century, Germain came from a noble Gallo-Roman family. After serving his diocese…
Saint Germer of Vardes
A Frankish noble and advisor to kings Dagobert I and Clovis II, Germer left the court for monastic life after raising a …
Saint Germier of Toulouse
Bishop of Toulouse in the 6th century, Germier was honored by King Clovis, who granted him significant land donations in…
Saint Gervin of Saint-Riquier
Born in the Reims region, Gervin was Abbot of Saint-Riquier in the 11th century after having been a monk at Verdun. A gr…
Saint Ghislain (Guillain)
Originally from Athens, Ghislain left his episcopal see following a vision to settle in Hainaut. There, he founded the m…
Saint Gildas the Wise
Born in Great Britain in 494, Gildas the Wise was an abbot and writer famous for his austerity and erudition. After trai…
Saint Gilduin (Gildouin)
Born in 1052, Gilduin was a canon of Dol from a noble Breton lineage. Elected bishop against his will, he traveled to Ro…
Saint Walter of Esterp
Born around 990 in Aquitaine, Gautier was educated at Le Dorat before becoming Abbot of l'Esterp. Recognized for his cha…
Saint Walter of Pontoise
A Picard scholar who became the first abbot of Pontoise in the 11th century, Gautier was distinguished by his radical hu…