Saint Adalbaud of Ostrevant
A noble leude at the court of Dagobert I, Adalbaud married Saint Rictrude and founded the monastery of Marchiennes. Fath…
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270 saints
Saint Adrian of Nicomedia
A pagan officer in Nicomedia, Adrian converted after admiring the steadfastness of Christian martyrs. Supported by his w…
Saint Agapitus (Agapetus) of Rome
A young martyr of Praeneste, Agapitus miraculously survived the lions of the amphitheater, which lay down at his feet. H…
Saint Alban of Verulam
A noble citizen of Verulamium in the 4th century, Alban converted to Christianity after offering hospitality to the prie…
Saint Albert of Liège
Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being …
Saint Alexander I (Pope)
The sixth successor of Peter, Alexander I converted many Roman senators, including the prefect Hermes. During the reign …
Saint Alexander the Charcoal Burner
A philosopher of noble birth, Alexander chose out of humility to become a charcoal burner in Comana to hide his learning…
Saint Almachius (Telemachus)
A hermit from the East, Almachius (or Telemachus) traveled to Rome in 404 to put an end to the circus games. He threw hi…
Saint Anaclet
A Pope of Greek origin born in Athens, Saint Anaclet governed the Church for more than nine years in the 1st century. A …
Saint Anastasius (Magundat)
A former Persian magus and soldier named Magundat, Anastasius converted to Christianity after seeing the Holy Cross capt…
Saint Andeolus
A disciple of Saint Polycarp in Smyrna, Andéol was sent to evangelize Gaul in the 2nd century. After forty years of miss…
Blessed Andrew Bobola
A 17th-century Polish Jesuit, Andrew Bobola dedicated his life to the evangelization of Lithuania and the struggle again…
Saint Andrew of Crete (the Calybite)
A Cretan monk of the 8th century, Andrew traveled to Constantinople to oppose the iconoclastic policy of Emperor Constan…
Saint Angelus of Jerusalem
Born in Jerusalem to converted Jewish parents, Angel became a Carmelite and lived for fifty years as a hermit before bei…
Blessed Anthony Neyrot
A Dominican from Rivoli, Antoine Neyrot was captured by pirates and briefly renounced his faith in Tunis. Touched by gra…
Saint Anthony of Liarolles
A former soldier from an illustrious family of Agen, Antoine de Liarolles abandoned arms for the eremitic life to flee t…
Saint Antide of Besançon
Bishop of Besançon in the 5th century, Antide distinguished himself by his piety and pastoral devotion in the face of ba…
Saint Antolien
Saint Antolien is a martyr of Auvergne whose triumph took place in 265 during the invasion of King Crocus under the empe…
Saint Antonin of Pamiers
A 2nd-century priest and missionary from Frédélas (Pamiers), Saint Antonin evangelized the Rouergue and Aquitaine region…
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 Arcadius
A Christian from Caesarea in Mauretania under Emperor Valerian, Arcadius surrendered himself to the authorities to free …
Saint Arcontius (Arcons)
Bishop of Viviers in the 8th century, Arconce was martyred for defending the liberties of the Church against the exactio…
Saint Arnulf
Arnoul, a young layman in the service of an officer, distinguished himself by his charity before sacrificing his life to…
Saint Arnulf of Cysoing
A knight and squire in Flanders during the 8th century, Arnoul was distinguished by his charity toward the poor, going s…
Saint Athanasius of Jerusalem
A deacon in Jerusalem in the 5th century, Athanasius courageously opposed the usurper Theodosius who had seized the epis…
Saint Ausile (Autiole)
A monk of Lérins and companion of Saint Loup, Ausile became bishop of Fréjus in the 5th century. Renowned for his extrem…
Saint Ausonius of Angoulême
First bishop of Angoulême in the 1st century, Ausone was baptized by Saint Martial before evangelizing the Angoumois reg…
Saint Babylas of Antioch
The twelfth Bishop of Antioch after Saint Peter, Babylas distinguished himself by his priestly firmness in imposing publ…
Saint Baldwin (Baudoin)
Brother of Saint Anstrude and son of Saint Salaberga, Baudouin was an archdeacon of Laon in the 7th century. Known for h…
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 Baussenge (Balseme)
A deacon from central France, Baussenge became the apostle of Arcis-sur-Aube in the early 5th century. During the barbar…
Saint Benignus of Smyrna
A disciple of Saint Polycarp sent from Smyrna to evangelize Gaul, Saint Benignus established the faith in Autun, Langres…
Saint Berchaire of Aquitaine
A 7th-century Aquitanian nobleman, Berchaire was a disciple of Saint Nivard before becoming the founding abbot of Hautvi…
Saint Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia, Saint Blaise lived as a hermit on Mount Argaeus among wild beasts before being martyred un…
Saint Boetius
An Irish nobleman and disciple of Saint Fursy, Boetien retired as a solitary to Pierrepont near Laon. His austere life a…
Saint Boniface of Tarsus
A Roman steward leading a life of debauchery, Boniface is sent to Tarsus by his mistress Aglae to retrieve relics of mar…
Saint Bruno (Boniface)
A Saxon nobleman and close to Emperor Otto III, Bruno left the court to become a monk under the guidance of Saint Romual…
Saint Cadoc
A Welsh prince who became a monk, Saint Cadoc founded the abbey of Llancarvan before exiling himself to Armorica to flee…
Saint Caius (Pope and Martyr)
Originally from Dalmatia and a relative of Emperor Diocletian, Pope Caius governed the Church for twelve years during a …
Saint Callistus I
A 3rd-century Roman pope, Callistus I governed the Church under Alexander Severus, instituting the Ember Days fast and b…
Saint Canute IV (Knut), King of Denmark and Martyr
King of Denmark in the 11th century, Canute IV distinguished himself by his piety, his zeal for the Church, and his rigo…
Saint Cassian of Imola
A Christian schoolmaster in Imola in the 4th century, Cassian was condemned by the governor to die at the hands of his o…
Blessed Charles Spinola
An Italian Jesuit sent on a mission to Japan at the beginning of the 17th century, Charles Spinola served there as a mis…
Blessed Charles the Good
Son of King Saint Canute of Denmark, Charles became Count of Flanders and Amiens in the 12th century. Nicknamed 'the Goo…
Blessed Charles the Good
Charles the Good, Count of Flanders and son of King Canute of Denmark, was assassinated by rebellious subjects in Bruges…
Saint Christopher (Christophorus)
A giant of Canaanite origin, Christopher sought to serve the greatest prince in the world. After serving a king and then…
Saint Cizy of Besançon
A Burgundian soldier under Charlemagne in the 8th century, Cizy distinguished himself by his piety and bravery against t…
Saint Clair (Vexin)
A priest originally from England, Saint Clair went into exile in Neustria to lead a life of asceticism and prayer. After…
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 Clement of Rome (Pope and Martyr)
The third successor of Saint Peter, Clement was a Roman pontiff exiled to Crimea by Trajan for his faith. There, he perf…
Saint Concordius
A native of Rome and son of Gordianus, Saint Concordius lived as a hermit before being arrested under Marcus Aurelius by…
Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian
Twin brothers from Arabia, Cosmas and Damian practiced medicine for free in Syria and Cilicia. Arrested under Diocletian…
Saint Cucuphas of Scillium
A nobleman from Africa, Cucuphas traveled to Catalonia to bear witness to his faith during the persecution of Diocletian…
Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina
A former magician from Antioch, Cyprian attempts to seduce the virgin Justina through occult arts, but she triumphs over…
Saint Cyprian of Carthage
Bishop of Carthage in the 3rd century, Cyprian was a devoted pastor and a major theologian, guiding his Church through t…
Saint Cyriacus
Bishop of Ancona, Saint Cyriacus was martyred in Palestine during the reign of Julian the Apostate after visiting the Ho…
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 Cyril of Caesarea
A young child from Caesarea in Cappadocia, Cyril was cast out by his pagan father for his Christian faith. Despite the g…
Saint Dagobert II
King of Austrasia in the 7th century, Dagobert II was exiled as a child to England before reclaiming his throne. A pious…
Saint Daniel (Merchant)
A German merchant established in Venice, Daniel balanced his commercial activities with a life of deep piety among the C…
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 Desiderius of Langres
A former laborer from Genoa who became Bishop of Langres through a miraculous election in 253, Didier devoted himself to…
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 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 Donatus of Arezzo
Raised in Rome, Donatus became Bishop of Arezzo in 346 after fleeing persecution. He distinguished himself by eradicatin…
Saint Edmund, King of England
King of the East Angles crowned in 853, Edmund was a model sovereign, protector of the poor and orphans. Captured by the…
Saint Edwin
Edwin, King of Northumbria in the 7th century, converted to Christianity under the influence of his wife Ethelburga and …
Saint Elophe
A 4th-century martyr under Julian the Apostate, Saint Elophe was beheaded near Soulosse after converting hundreds of peo…
Saint Eman
Originally from Cappadocia, Eman traveled to Rome, Milan, and Autun before being sent by a divine vision to evangelize t…
Saint Emmeran of Poitiers
A 7th-century bishop from Poitiers, Emmeran set out to evangelize Bavaria. Falsely accused of seduction by the daughter …
Saint Engelbert of Cologne
Archbishop of Cologne and tutor to the son of Emperor Frederick II, Engelbert was a reforming prelate and protector of t…
Saint Eucharius
A 4th-century bishop and martyr, Eucharius was beheaded near Pompey on the orders of Julian the Apostate after refusing …
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 Eusebius of Samosata
Bishop of Samosata in the 4th century, Eusebius was one of the firmest defenders of the Nicene faith against Arianism. A…
Saint Eustace (Eustathius)
A Roman general named Placidus under Trajan, he converted after seeing Christ between the antlers of a stag while huntin…
Saint Eutropius (Ytrope)
The first bishop of Saintes in the 1st century, Eutropius was, according to legend, a Persian prince converted after see…
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 Felix and Saint Adauctus
A Roman priest under Diocletian, Felix overturned pagan idols with his breath alone. Sentenced to death, he was joined o…
Saint Ferjus (Ferreol)
Bishop of Grenoble in the 8th century, Saint Ferjus dedicated himself to instructing his people in the face of heresy. W…
Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
A former lawyer nicknamed the 'Christian philosopher', Marc Rey became a Capuchin under the name Fidelis in 1612. Sent o…
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 Firmus of Thagaste
Bishop of Tagaste in the 4th century, Firme distinguished himself by his firmness of character and charity. He preferred…
Saint Floscel (Flocelle)
A twelve-year-old apostle in Autun under Emperor Valerian, Floscel was martyred for strengthening the faith of Christian…
Saint Frederick of Utrecht
Grandson of King Radbod, Frederick became Bishop of Utrecht in the 9th century. A great reformer and evangelizer of Fris…
Saint Galactoire
Bishop of Lescar in the 6th century, Galactoire participated in the Council of Agde before being captured by the Arian V…
Saint Gaudens
A thirteen-year-old shepherd in the Nébouzan during the 5th century, Gaudens was beheaded by the Arians under the reign …
Saint Gaudin of Soissons
Bishop of Soissons in the 8th century, Gaudin was a zealous preacher against avarice. Victim of an ambush set by usurers…
Saint Gengulphus (Gingolph)
A Burgundian lord and warrior under Pepin the Short, Gengoul distinguished himself by his piety and patience in the face…
Blessed Gentilis of Matelica
A 14th-century Franciscan friar, Gentilis of Matelica was a zealous missionary in the East after living at La Verna. Gif…
Saint George, Martyr
A military tribune under Diocletian, George of Palestine confessed his Christian faith during the imperial persecutions.…
Saint Gerard Sagredo of Venice
A Venetian monk who became Bishop of Csanád during the reign of Saint Stephen, Gerard Sagredo was one of the great evang…
Saint Germanus
A Scottish missionary and bishop, Saint Germain was martyred in Gaul. His relics, initially kept at Saint-Germain-sur-Br…
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 Germanus of Scotland
The son of a Scottish lord baptized by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, this prelate evangelized Frisia, Germany, and Spain be…
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 Giraud of Fontenelle
Educated by the greatest minds of his time, Giraud became an exemplary reforming abbot at Saint-Arnoul and later at Font…
Saint Gohard of Nantes
Bishop of Nantes in the 9th century, Saint Gohard was massacred by the Normans in 843 during the sack of the city. He wa…
Saint Gregory of Spoleto
A priest in Spoleto under Diocletian, Gregory devoted himself to prayer and miracles before being arrested for overturni…
Saint Guigner (Fingar)
An Irish prince converted by Saint Patrick, Guigner renounced the throne to lead the life of a hermit in Armorica and la…
Saint Helier (Helibert)
Born in Tongeren and converted to Christianity, Helier became a disciple of Saint Marcouf in Normandy before retiring as…
Saint Hermenegild (John)
A Visigothic prince converted to Catholicism through the influence of his wife Ingund and Saint Leander, Hermenegild opp…
Saint Hermes of Rome
A wealthy Roman patrician converted by Pope Alexander, Hermes freed his many slaves before being arrested under Emperor …
Saint Hilarian
An 8th-century priest and confessor to Charlemagne, Hilarian exercised his ministry in Rouergue despite Saracen invasion…
Saint Hippolytus the Jailer
A Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his m…
Saint Honoratus of Buzançais
A cattle merchant in Buzançais in the 13th century, Honoré was renowned for his piety and charity, particularly towards …
Saint Hyacinth of Amastris
A noble Christian of Amastris in the 4th century, Hyacinth courageously opposed the idolatrous cult of a sacred tree ven…
Saint Hyginus, Pope and Martyr
A philosopher of Athenian origin, Hyginus became pope during the reign of Antoninus Pius. His pontificate was marked by …
Blessed Ignatius of Azevedo and his companions
A Portuguese Jesuit and visitor to the missions in Brazil, Ignatius of Azevedo was martyred in 1570 with thirty-nine com…
Blessed John de Britto
A 17th-century Portuguese Jesuit, John de Britto dedicated his life to the evangelization of India, adopting local custo…
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…
Blessed Peter Armengol
A former bandit leader who converted, Peter Armengol became a religious of the Order of Mercy. He surrendered himself as…
Saint Peter of Arbues
A canon and the first inquisitor of Aragon in the 15th century, Peter of Arbues was a model of charity and religious fir…
Saint Peter Paschal
A religious of the Order of Mercy and Bishop of Jaén, Peter Paschal dedicated his life to the ransom of Christian captiv…
Blessed Pierre Cambian de Ruffie
A Dominican friar appointed inquisitor general in Piedmont in 1351, Pierre Cambian de Ruffie fought against the Albigens…
Blessed Pierre de Castelnau
A monk of Cîteaux and legate of Pope Innocent III, Pierre de Castelnau was tasked with converting the Albigensians in th…
Blessed Raymond Lull
Born in Majorca in 1236, Ramon Llull was a prolific scholar known as the Doctor Illuminatus before converting and joinin…
Saint Severinus Boethius
A universal scholar and minister to King Theodoric, Boethius was a model of the Christian statesman, combining ancient w…
Saint William of Norwich
A twelve-year-old apprentice tanner in Norwich, William was abducted and crucified in 1137 in mockery of the Passion of …