Blessed Alcuin
An Anglo-Saxon scholar of the 8th century, Alcuin was the advisor and tutor to Charlemagne, playing a key role in the Ca…
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33 saints
Saint Arsenius of Rome (the Great)
Formerly the tutor to the sons of Emperor Theodosius in Constantinople, Arsenius left the court for the Egyptian desert …
Saint Athanasius of Jerusalem
A deacon in Jerusalem in the 5th century, Athanasius courageously opposed the usurper Theodosius who had seized the epis…
Saint Avertin
An English deacon and disciple of Saint Thomas Becket in the 12th century, Avertin settled in Touraine after the martyrd…
Saint Baussenge (Balseme)
A deacon from central France, Baussenge became the apostle of Arcis-sur-Aube in the early 5th century. During the barbar…
Saint Calupan
A monk at the monastery of Méallet in the 6th century, Calupan withdrew into a steep cave in Auvergne to live as a reclu…
Saint Cyriacus, deacon, and his companions
A Roman deacon under Diocletian, Cyriacus was condemned to forced labor for assisting Christians building the Baths. Aft…
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 Ephrem of Edessa
Born in Nisibis in the 4th century, Saint Ephrem was a Syrian deacon and poet famous for his humility and eloquence. Aft…
Saint Gervase of Le Mans
A deacon of the Church of Le Mans born to noble parents after the prayers of Bishop Innocent, Gervais distinguished hims…
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 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 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 Mamas (Mammes)
A famous martyr of the East, called the 'Great Martyr' by the Greeks, Saint Mammes is the principal patron of the Langre…
Saint Mammet (Mammerce)
A deacon and companion of Saint Austremoine in the 3rd century, Saint Mammet successfully evangelized Upper Auvergne, pa…
Saint Marinus of Rab
A stonemason originally from Dalmatia, Marinus settled in Rimini to assist persecuted Christians before retiring as a he…
Saint Maximus (Mauxe) and Saint Venerandus
Brothers from Italy, Maxime (bishop) and Vénérand (deacon) were sent by Pope Damasus to evangelize the Barbarians. After…
Saint Mesmin (Memiers) and his companions
Deacon of Troyes sent by Bishop Saint Loup to Attila to spare the city, Mesmin and his companions were massacred by the …
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 …
The One Hundred and Twenty Martyrs of Adiabene
During the reign of King Shapur in 344, one hundred and twenty Christians of Adiabene, including nine virgins and severa…
Saint Patroclus of Berry
Saint Patroclus, a native of Berry in the 6th century, left the court of King Childebert to embrace the clerical life in…
Saint Philip the Deacon
A 1st-century deacon and evangelist, Philip is famous for baptizing the eunuch of the Queen of Ethiopia. Settled in Caes…
Saint Prudentius (Prouents)
A deacon from Narbonne in the 3rd century, Saint Prudent was martyred by pagans who crushed his skull. His relics were t…
Saint Sabinian of Condat
A deacon and monk at the monastery of Condat in the 5th century, Sabinian was distinguished by his unwavering faith and …
Saints Faustinus and Jovita
Brothers from a noble family of Brescia, Faustinus (priest) and Jovita (deacon) were martyred under Emperor Hadrian in t…
Saints James, Marian, Agapius and Emilian
James, a deacon, and Marian, a reader, were arrested in Numidia during the persecutions of the 3rd century. After enduri…
Saint Stephen (First Martyr)
The first martyr of Christianity, Saint Stephen saw his body miraculously discovered in 415 by the priest Lucian followi…
Saint Stephen (First Martyr)
The first deacon chosen by the Apostles for the service of the poor, Stephen was an inspired preacher and a miracle work…
Saint Stephen of Muret (of Grandmont)
Son of the Viscount of Thiers, Étienne trained in Italy before founding a rigorous hermitage in the forest of Muret in L…
Saint Theobald of Le Dorat
A canon of Le Dorat in the 11th century, Theobald was a disciple of Saint Israel. A model of humility, he refused the pr…
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…
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…
Saint Walfroy (Stylite of the West)
Originally from Lombardy, Walfroy is the only known stylite in the West. Settled on a pillar near Carignan in the 6th ce…