Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Born into the illustrious House of Gonzaga, Aloysius renounced his titles and fortune to enter the Society of Jesus. A m…
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Saint Eugendus (Oyend)
The fourth abbot of Condat in the 6th century, Saint Oyend was a model of monastic life and Greek and Latin scholarship.…
Saint Leo II (Pope)
A pope of the 7th century of Calabrian origin, Leo II was distinguished by his great erudition, his charity towards the …
Saint Leo III
Elected pope in 795, Leo III was the victim of a violent attack in 799 by associates of his predecessor who attempted to…
Saint Leo IX (Bruno of Toul)
Bruno of Toul, born in Alsace in 1002, was a great reformer of the Church in the 11th century. Elected pope under the na…
Saint Leo of Cava
Born in Lucca and educated in Salerno, Leo became the second abbot of the monastery of Cava in 1050. Known for his humil…
Saint Leo the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church)
Pope from 440 to 461, Leo I, known as the Great, was the defender of Rome and Christian orthodoxy. He is famous for havi…
Saint Leobard (Libert)
Originally from Auvergne, Leobard renounced an arranged marriage after the death of his parents to dedicate himself to G…
Saint Leobon of Saint-Étienne-de-Fursac
A 6th-century solitary from the Creuse, Saint Léobon lived as a hermit near Fursac and later at Salagnac. He is famous f…
Saint Leon (Lienne) of Poitiers
A priest and close confidant of Saint Hilary of Poitiers in the 4th century, Saint Leon (or Lienne) shared his bishop's …
Saint Leonard (Leodowald)
Bishop of Avranches in the 6th and 7th centuries, Leonard (Leodowald) transitioned from a violent youth to a life of hol…
Saint Leonard of Noblac
A Frankish nobleman baptized by Saint Remi, Leonard refused the honors of Clovis's court to retire as a hermit in the Li…
Saint Leonard of Port Maurice
An 18th-century Franciscan friar, Leonard of Port Maurice was one of the greatest missionaries in Italy. Founder of the …
Saint Leonard of Vandoeuvre (or of Corbigny)
A 6th-century hermit established on the banks of the Sarthe, Leonard founded the monastery of Vandœuvre under the protec…
Saint Leontius I the Angien
Archbishop of Bordeaux in the 6th century, Leontius I distinguished himself by his great charity, distributing his wealt…
Saint Leontius of Caesarea
A prelate of Caesarea in the 4th century, Saint Leontius was a major figure of the Catholic Church, praised by Saint Ath…
Saint Leontius the Younger (Bordeaux)
Born in Saintes around 510, Leontius the Younger was a Roman senator and soldier before becoming Archbishop of Bordeaux.…
Saint Leopold IV of Austria
Margrave of Austria in the 12th century, Leopold IV was surnamed the Pious for his great charity and devotion. Husband o…
Saint Leothade
A monk and later abbot of Moissac, Léothade became bishop of Auch in the 8th century, succeeding the lineage of Taurin a…
Saint Lery
A 7th-century Breton priest and abbot, Saint Léry founded a monastery that gave its name to the village of Saint-Léry. A…
Saint Louis (Louis IX)
King of France in the 13th century, Louis IX is the model of the Christian sovereign combining justice, piety, and coura…
Saint Louis of Anjou (Bishop of Toulouse)
Son of the King of Naples and grand-nephew of Saint Louis, Louis of Anjou renounced the throne to embrace Franciscan pov…
Saint Lubin of Chartres
Of humble origins, Lubin rose through study and piety from the rank of plowman to that of Bishop of Chartres in the 6th …
Saint Lucian of Beauvais
Originally from Rome and a disciple of Saint Peter, Lucien was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize the Beauvaisis i…
Saint Lucius I (Pope)
A native of Tuscany, Lucius I succeeded Saint Cornelius as pope in 252. After experiencing exile under Emperor Gallus, h…
Saint Ludan (Loudain)
The son of a Scottish duke, Ludan distributed his wealth to the poor and founded a hospital before embarking on a pilgri…
Saint Ludger
Born in Frisia and saved from infanticide, Ludger became a learned disciple of Alcuin before evangelizing Northern Europ…
Saint Lupus (Leu) of Sens
Archbishop of Sens in the 7th century, Saint Loup distinguished himself by his charity towards the poor and his miraculo…
Saint Lupus (Saint Leu)
A nobleman from Toul who became Bishop of Troyes in the 5th century, Saint Loup was a great defender of the faith agains…
Saint Lupus of Limoges
A priest and guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial, Loup was chosen as Bishop of Limoges after miraculously healing the …
Saint Macarius the Egyptian (the Elder)
Born in Upper Egypt around 301, Macarius the Elder was one of the most illustrious disciples of Saint Anthony. After end…
Saint Madalve (Mauve)
Bishop of Verdun in the 8th century, Madalvé restored his diocese, which had been devastated by wars and usurpations. Af…
Saint Magloire of Dol
A cousin of Saint Samson, Magloire was abbot of Lanmeur and then of Dol before becoming bishop. Seeking solitude, he ret…
Saint Magneric (Maigneric)
A faithful disciple of Saint Nicaise, Magnéric became Archbishop of Trier in the 6th century. Known for his piety and ti…
Saint Malchus of Maronia
A monk in Syria in the 4th century, Malchus left his monastery despite his abbot's warnings. Captured by Bedouins, he pr…
Saint Malo (Maclovius)
Born in 497 near Aleth, Saint Malo was trained by Saint Brendan before becoming the first British-born bishop of Aleth i…
Saint Mamert of Vienne
Archbishop of Vienne in the 5th century, Saint Mamert is famous for having instituted the Rogations to appease divine wr…
Saint Mammet (Mammerce)
A deacon and companion of Saint Austremoine in the 3rd century, Saint Mammet successfully evangelized Upper Auvergne, pa…
Saint Mansuetus (Mansuy)
Of Scottish origin and sent from Rome in the 4th century, Saint Mansuy became the first Bishop of Toul. He converted the…
Saint Manvieu (Mannée)
Bishop of Bayeux in the 5th century, Mannée distinguished himself by his charity during the barbarian invasions, ransomi…
Saint Marcellinus of Embrun
Originally from Africa, Marcellinus became the first Bishop of Embrun in the 4th century after being sent on a mission b…
Saint Marcellus of Apamea
Born into an illustrious family of Apamea, Marcellus renounced his fortune to dedicate himself to prayer and study in An…
Saint Marcellus of Chalon
A priest from Lyon who miraculously escaped from prison under Marcus Aurelius, Marcel evangelized the banks of the Saône…
Saint Marcellus of Die
Originally from Avignon and brother of Saint Petronius, Marcel became Bishop of Die in the 6th century despite his initi…
Saint Marcellus of Paris
Born in Paris and raised by Bishop Prudence, Marcel became bishop of the city in the 5th century. Famous for his miracle…
Saint Marinus of Rab
A stonemason originally from Dalmatia, Marinus settled in Rimini to assist persecuted Christians before retiring as a he…
Saint Maron
A 5th-century Syrian hermit and abbot, Saint Maron lived in asceticism on a mountain near Cyrrhus before founding numero…
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 Martin of Tours
A former Roman soldier born in Hungary, Martin converted to Christianity and became the first great monk of the Gauls be…
Saint Martinian (Hermit)
A hermit from Caesarea, Martinian dedicated his life to the struggle against demonic temptations. After resisting a cour…
Saint Marus of Trier
Bishop of Trier in the 5th century and successor to Exametus, Saint Marus distinguished himself by rebuilding religious …
Saint Mathurin of Larchant
Born in the Gâtinais in the 4th century, Mathurin converted his pagan parents before becoming a priest at the age of twe…
Saint Matthew of Agrigento
A native of Sicily in the 15th century, Matthew of Agrigento joined the Friars Minor and became a companion of Saint Ber…
Saint Maudez (Mandé)
The tenth son of an Irish king, Maudez fled his country for Armorica to dedicate himself to God. After living with Saint…
Saint Maur (Disciple of Saint Benedict)
A privileged disciple of Saint Benedict from his childhood at Subiaco, Maur is famous for having walked on water to save…
Saint Maur of Pécs
A monk at the Abbey of Saint Martin, Maur was noted by King Saint Stephen and his son Emeric for his angelic purity and …
Saint Maurice (Moriz)
Born in Loudéac around 1117, Maurice Duzult became a doctor in Paris before choosing monastic humility at the abbey of L…
Saint Mauront (Maurant)
Son of Duke Adalbaud and Saint Rictrude, Mauront was a chancellor at the court of Clovis II before renouncing the world …
Saint Maxe (Maximus)
Originally from Aquitaine and a former courtier, Saint Maxe withdrew into solitude before becoming abbot of Île Barbe in…
Saint Maximin (Mesmin) of Verdun
Nephew of Saint Eusèbe of Verdun, Mesmin became the second abbot of Micy in the 6th century. Recognized as a great thaum…
Saint Maximin of Trier
Born into an illustrious family of saints from Poitou, Maximin became Bishop of Trier in 332. An intrepid defender of th…
Saint Maximus (Même)
Born near Cahors, Maxime fled a forced marriage to dedicate himself to God. Having become abbot of Limours, he distingui…
Saint Maximus of Riez
Born around 388 in Provence, Maximus was the second abbot of Lérins before becoming Bishop of Riez in 434 despite his gr…
Saint Maximus of Turin
Bishop of Turin in the 5th century, Saint Maximus was an eloquent preacher and a prolific author whose homilies are stil…
Saint Mayeul of Cluny
Fourth Abbot of Cluny in the 10th century, Mayeul was one of the greatest monastic reformers in Europe. Captured by the …
Saint Meen (Mevenne)
Originally from Great Britain and a disciple of his uncle Saint Samson, Méen settled in Armorica to flee the Saxons. He …
Saint Melaine of Rennes
Bishop of Rennes in the 6th century and advisor to King Clovis, Melaine was a great thaumaturge and a peacemaker in Brit…
Saint Meletius the Great
Patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century, Meletius was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism. Despite…
Saint Mellitus
A Roman monk sent by Saint Gregory the Great in 601, Mellitus became the first Bishop of London and converted King Saebe…
Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff
Originally from Cardiff, Mellon converted in Rome before being miraculously designated by an angel to become the first b…
Saint Memmius (Menge)
A member of the illustrious Roman Memmius family, Saint Memmie was baptized by Saint Peter before being sent to evangeli…
Saint Menele
Born in Précigné, Ménélé fled a forced marriage to dedicate himself to God. After training for seven years under Saint E…
Saint Menulphus
Originally from Ireland, Menou became Bishop of Quimper in the 7th century after being welcomed by Saint Corentin. Follo…
Saint Meriadec of Vannes
Born into the royal lineage of Brittany in the 7th century, Mériadec was a Bishop of Vannes renowned for his extreme hum…
Saint Merry (Medericus)
A nobleman from Autun who entered the monastery at thirteen, Merry became abbot of Saint-Martin before seeking solitude …
Saint Michael of the Saints
Born in Catalonia in 1591, Michael of the Saints joined the Trinitarian Order at a young age before embracing their Disc…
Saint Miltiades
A pope of African origin in the early 4th century, Melchiades governed the Church during the Peace of Constantine. He pr…
Saint Moderan (Moran)
Bishop of Rennes in the 8th century, Moderan renounced his office after a pilgrimage to Rome marked by a miracle involvi…
Saint Modoald of Trier
Originally from Aquitaine and close to the Carolingian family, Modoald became Bishop of Trier during the reign of Dagobe…
Saint Momble of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Fursa, Momble became abbot of Lagny before retiring as a hermit at Condren. Ordained…
Saint Mommolin
Second abbot of Fleury-sur-Loire in the 7th century, Saint Mommole is famous for having organized the transfer of the re…
Saint Mommolin of Constance
A monk of Luxeuil and chancellor to Clotaire II, Mommolin became the first abbot of Sithiu before succeeding Saint Eligi…
Saint Moniteur of Orléans
Twelfth bishop of Orléans and successor to Saint Aignan in the 6th century, Saint Moniteur is a pastor whose holiness is…
Saint Morand of Altkirch
A Cluniac monk sent to Alsace by Saint Hugh, Morand became the prior of Altkirch where he preached in both French and Ge…
Saint Moses, Bishop of the Saracens
A hermit famous for his virtues in the desert between Egypt and Palestine, Moses became Bishop of the Saracens at the re…
Saint Naamas of Rodez
A deacon of Rodez in the 5th century, Naamas was a disciple of Saint Amans renowned for his power over demons. Summoned …
Saint Nicet (Nizier)
Elected bishop of Besançon around 590, Saint Nicet re-established the episcopal see in his home city after the exile in …
Saint Nicetas of Medikion
Abbot of the Medikion monastery in the 9th century, Nicetas was a heroic defender of the veneration of images against th…
Saint Nicholas I the Great
Elected pope in 858, Nicholas I the Great was an indefatigable defender of papal authority and Christian morality. He di…
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Born in Italy in the 13th century following a vow by his parents, Nicholas of Tolentino became an Augustinian hermit fam…
Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim (Nicetas)
A young Greek from Attica, Nicholas spent his life repeating the prayer 'Kyrie eleison'. After a life of hermitage and w…
Saint Nilammon
A recluse near the city of Geris in Egypt in the 5th century, Nilammon lived in a walled cell to dedicate himself to God…
Saint Nilus of Rossano (the Younger)
Saint Nilus of Rossano, a major figure of 10th-century Italo-Greek monasticism, lived a life of rigorous asceticism betw…
Saint Nilus the Elder
A high dignitary and governor of Constantinople, Saint Nilus left his duties and family to embrace the solitary life on …
Saint Nizier of Lyon
Son of the senator Florentinus, Nizier became Archbishop of Lyon in the 6th century after being chosen by his uncle Sain…
Saint Norbert of Magdeburg
Noble by birth and a courtier to Emperor Henry IV, Norbert converted after being struck by lightning. In 1120, he founde…
Saint Novatus
Saint Novatus was a noble Christian of the 2nd century, brother of Timothy, known for his great charity towards his fell…
Saint Odilo of Cluny
The fifth Abbot of Cluny in the 11th century, Odilo is famous for having instituted All Souls' Day on November 2nd. A gr…
Saint Omer (Audomarus)
A monk of Luxeuil who became Bishop of Thérouanne in the 7th century, Saint Omer evangelized the Morini and fought again…
Saint Onesimus of Soissons
Bishop of Soissons at the end of the 4th century and a contemporary of Saint Martin, Onesimus dedicated his episcopate t…
Saint Optatus of Milevis
Bishop of Milevis in the 4th century, Saint Optatus was one of the first great defenders of orthodoxy against the Donati…
Saint Orens of Auch
A nobleman from Aragon who became a hermit in the Pyrenees, Orens was chosen by a heavenly voice to become Bishop of Auc…
Saint Ortaire of Landelle
Saint Ortaire was a 6th-century Norman abbot who entered religious life in childhood and was elected head of the monaste…
Saint Ouen (Dadon)
Chancellor of France under Dagobert I, Saint Ouen was an upright minister before becoming Archbishop of Rouen in 646. A …
Saint Pachomius (Abbot)
Born a pagan in Egypt, Pachomius converted to Christianity after being moved by the charity of the faithful during his m…
Saint Pacific of San Severino
A Franciscan religious born in San Severino in 1633, Pacific distinguished himself by his early piety and heroic patienc…
Saint Palladius (Pallais)
An Auvergnat nobleman who became Bishop of Saintes in the 6th century, Pallais was a major figure of the Merovingian era…
Saint Pamphilus of Caesarea
A priest of Caesarea originally from Phoenicia, Pamphilus was an illustrious scholar who built a monumental library and …
Saint Paschasius of Vienne
Bishop of Vienne at the beginning of the 4th century, Saint Paschasius succeeded Saint Simplicius. He is famous for havi…
Saint Patern the Elder
The first bishop of Vannes in the 5th century, Patern was a monk of Gallo-Roman origin who traveled to Great Britain and…
Saint Patient of Lyon
Archbishop of Lyon in the 5th century, Saint Patient distinguished himself through immense charity, saving several provi…
Saint Patrick (Patricius)
Born in Gaul and captured by pirates, Patrick lived six years in slavery in Ireland before escaping. Trained by Saint Ge…
Saint Paul of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
Born in Reims, Paul first lived as a humble plowman near Saint-Remy after fleeing barbarian invasions with his wife, wit…
Saint Paul of the Cross (Paul-Francis)
Born in Italy at the end of the 17th century, Paul of the Cross founded the Congregation of the Passionists dedicated to…
Saint Pavace of Le Mans
Successor to Saint Thuribe to the see of Le Mans, Saint Pavace distinguished his episcopate with numerous miracles, heal…
Saint Perpet of Tours
The sixth Bishop of Tours elected in 461, Saint Perpet was an illustrious builder, notably of the sumptuous basilica ded…
Saints Nazarius and Celsus
Nazarius, son of a Roman saint and a pagan officer, was baptized by Saint Linus before evangelizing Italy and Gaul with …
Saint Ursus of Aosta
Originally from Scotland, Saint Ursus became archdeacon of Aosta in the 6th century after evangelizing Meyronnes. A defe…
Saint Ursus of Cahors
Originally from Cahors in the 6th century, Saint Ours founded several monasteries in Berry and Touraine, notably at Loch…