Saint Abraham of Chidane
Born in Mesopotamia in 300, Abraham fled his marriage to live as a hermit near Edessa. Ordained a priest, he converted a…
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Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg
A monk of Saint-Maximin in Trier, Adelbert was first sent to evangelize the Rugians in Pomerania before becoming abbot o…
Saint Africus of Comminges
Bishop of Comminges in the 6th century originally from Burgundy, Saint Affrique dedicated himself to the struggle agains…
Saint Agilus (Ail)
Born to Burgundian nobles, Saint Agile was entrusted as a child to Saint Columbanus at Luxeuil. After a mission of evang…
Saint Algis (Adalgis)
An Irish monk of the 7th century and disciple of Saint Fursey, Algis settled in Thiérache to evangelize the rural popula…
Saint Amand of Maastricht
Saint Amand was one of the greatest missionaries of the 7th century, evangelizing Flanders, the Slavic lands, and Vascon…
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 Peschiera (Andrew Grego)
An Italian Dominican of the 15th century, André Grego distinguished himself by his austerity from childhood and his refu…
Saint Ansgar (Apostle of the North)
Born in Picardy and educated at the Abbey of Corbie, Ansgar became the tireless apostle of Denmark and Sweden in the 9th…
Saint Antonin of Pamiers
A 2nd-century priest and missionary from Frédélas (Pamiers), Saint Antonin evangelized the Rouergue and Aquitaine region…
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
A Roman monk sent by Pope Gregory the Great, Augustine landed in England in 597 to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons. He conve…
Saint Austremonius (Stremoine)
Sent by Saint Peter in the 1st century, Saint Austremoine is the first bishop and apostle of Auvergne. After evangelizin…
Saint Benignus of Smyrna
A disciple of Saint Polycarp sent from Smyrna to evangelize Gaul, Saint Benignus established the faith in Autun, Langres…
Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps)
A 10th-century Savoyard nobleman, Bernard of Menthon fled a prestigious marriage to dedicate himself to God in Aosta. Ha…
Blessed Bernardino of Feltre
A 15th-century Franciscan friar, Bernardino of Feltre overcame his small stature and shyness to become one of Italy's gr…
Saint Bertin of Sithiu
A nobleman from Constance, Bertin trained at Luxeuil before evangelizing Northern Gaul with Saint Omer. He founded the A…
Blessed Bertrand of Garrigues
A faithful disciple of Saint Dominic born in the 12th century, Bertrand of Garrigues was a zealous missionary in Langued…
Saint Blimond (Blithmundus)
Originally from the Dauphiné and miraculously cured of paralysis by Saint Valery, Blimond became his disciple and succes…
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 Burchard (Burckard)
Born in England, Burchard became the first Bishop of Würzburg in the 8th century after joining Saint Boniface in Germany…
Saint Cassian of Autun
Originally from Alexandria, Cassian renounced his fortune to serve the poor before becoming Bishop of Orthe. Guided by a…
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…
Saint Chrysole (Chryseuil)
A bishop originally from Armenia, Chrysole fled the persecutions of Diocletian to reach Rome before being sent to evange…
Saint Columbanus of Luxeuil
An Irish monk of the 6th century, Columbanus left his homeland to evangelize Gaul, where he founded the famous abbeys of…
Blessed Conrad of Ascoli
Born in Ascoli in 1234, Conrad of Ascoli was a Franciscan friar renowned for his missionary zeal in Africa and his theol…
Saint Constantien of Javron
Originally from Auvergne, Saint Constantien was a monk at Micy before retiring as a hermit in Maine. Having become abbot…
Saint Crescent
A disciple of Saint Paul in the 1st century, Crescent was sent to evangelize Galatia before founding the Church of Vienn…
Saint Didacus (Diego) of Saint Nicholas
A 15th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Didacus distinguished himself by his profound humility, his charity toward …
Saint Domnin (Donnis)
Originally from Africa, Domnin evangelized the Alps alongside Saint Marcellinus before becoming the first bishop of Dign…
Saint Egbert
A 7th-century English nobleman, Egbert dedicated himself to monastic life in Ireland after surviving the plague. Althoug…
Saint Emmeran of Poitiers
A 7th-century bishop from Poitiers, Emmeran set out to evangelize Bavaria. Falsely accused of seduction by the daughter …
Saint Erhard (Eberhard)
A missionary bishop of the 8th century, Erhard evangelized Bavaria and established his see in Regensburg. He is famous f…
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 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 Exuperius (Spirius)
A Roman nobleman sent by Pope Saint Clement, Saint Exupère (or Spire) became the first bishop of Bayeux. He evangelized …
Saint Felix, Apostle of East Anglia
A priest originally from Burgundy, Felix converted King Sigebert in exile before accompanying him to England to evangeli…
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…
Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier
Father Tempier was the first companion of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in the founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. An …
Saint Francis de Girolamo
An Italian Jesuit priest of the 17th century, Francis de Girolamo dedicated forty years of his life to the evangelizatio…
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 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 …
Venerable Francis-Mary-Paul Libermann
Son of a rabbi from Metz, François-Marie-Paul Libermann converted to Catholicism in 1826. Despite severe epilepsy that d…
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 Fridolin
An Irish monk of the 6th century, Fridolin became abbot of Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers before traveling through Gaul and G…
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 of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Gall participated in the evangelization of Gaul and Switzerland in the 7…
Saint Gatian
A disciple of the Apostles sent to evangelize Touraine in the 1st century, Gatien fought against Roman idolatry and foun…
Saint Gaugeric (Géry)
Bishop of Cambrai in the 6th century, Saint Géry was a tireless pastor and the apostle of the Brussels region. Famous fo…
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 Germanus
A Scottish missionary and bishop, Saint Germain was martyred in Gaul. His relics, initially kept at Saint-Germain-sur-Br…
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 Scotland
The son of a Scottish lord baptized by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, this prelate evangelized Frisia, Germany, and Spain be…
Saint Gregory of Amnice
Bishop of Amnice in Armenia in the 4th century, Gregory fled persecutions to undertake long pilgrimages to the Indies, J…
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 Hildegrin
Brother of Saint Ludger, Hildegrin was Bishop of Châlons before being sent by Charlemagne to evangelize Saxony. He occup…
Saint Hyacinth of Poland
A 13th-century Polish Dominican friar, Hyacinth was one of the first disciples of Saint Dominic. Known as the Apostle of…
Saint Hymetius (Imetier)
A monk of the Abbey of Condat in the 6th century, Hymetière retired as a hermit in the Jura on the banks of the Valouse …
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…
Jacques Olier
Jacques Olier (1608-1657) was the founder of the Society of Saint-Sulpice and a major figure of the Catholic Reformation…
Saint James of Tarentaise
A former Persian officer who converted, Jacques became the first bishop of Tarentaise in the 5th century after training …
Jean-Baptiste Rauzan
Jean-Baptiste Rauzan was a priest from Bordeaux and founder of the Society of the Missions of France. After enduring the…
Blessed John de Britto
A 17th-century Portuguese Jesuit, John de Britto dedicated his life to the evangelization of India, adopting local custo…
Venerable John Eudes
A 17th-century Norman priest, Jean Eudes is the founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary and the Order of Our Lady …
Saint John Francis Regis
A 17th-century Jesuit priest, Jean-François Régis dedicated his life to the evangelization of the Vivarais and Velay cou…
Saint Joseph of Leonessa
A Capuchin missionary in Constantinople, Joseph of Leonessa devoted himself to galley slaves before being tortured by th…
Saint Kentigern (Mungo)
Bishop of Glasgow in the 6th century, Kentigern (known as Mungo) was a great evangelizer of Scotland and Northern Europe…
Saint Kilian (Cillian)
An Irish monk of noble lineage, Kilian set out to evangelize Germania and established himself in Würzburg. Consecrated b…
Saint Kilian of Aubigny
An Irish monk and bishop of the 7th century, Kilian renounced his see for a pilgrimage to Rome before becoming a mission…
Blessed Ladislaus of Gielniów
A 15th-century Polish Franciscan religious, Ladislas of Gielniow was a renowned preacher and provincial of his order. Kn…
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 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 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 Livinus (Liévin)
An Irish bishop of the 7th century, Saint Livin left his country to evangelize Flanders and Brabant. After a life of mir…
Venerable Louis-Marie Chanel
A French Marist priest sent on a mission to Futuna in 1837, Louis-Marie Chanel encountered the hostility of King Niuliki…
Venerable Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort
Born in Brittany in 1673, Louis-Marie Grignon de Montfort was an indefatigable apostolic missionary who traveled through…
Saint Lucian of Aquitaine
Originally from Aquitaine, Saint Lucain was a zealous missionary who traveled through Gaul to preach the Gospel. Arreste…
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 Ludger
Born in Frisia and saved from infanticide, Ludger became a learned disciple of Alcuin before evangelizing Northern Europ…
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 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 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 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 Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff
Originally from Cardiff, Mellon converted in Rome before being miraculously designated by an angel to become the first b…
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 Nicaise (Nigaise)
Originally from Athens and converted by Saint Paul, Saint Nicaise was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize Gaul. Aft…
Blessed Oderic of Pordenone
A religious of the Order of Friars Minor in the 14th century, Oderic of Pordenone was a great missionary in Asia, travel…
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 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…
Blessed Peter Claver
A 17th-century Spanish Jesuit, Peter Claver dedicated his life to the salvation of African slaves in Cartagena. Defining…
Saint Peter of Ambleteuse
A monk sent by Saint Gregory the Great to evangelize England alongside Saint Augustine, Peter became the first abbot of …
Saint Quentin of Rome
The son of a Roman senator, Quentin evangelized the Amiens region in the 3rd century. Arrested by the prefect Rictiovaru…
Reverend Father Muard
A 19th-century Burgundian priest, Jean-Baptiste Muard was an apostle of diocesan missions before founding the monastery …
Saint Reverian of Autun
A missionary bishop sent from Rome by Pope Felix in the 3rd century, Saint Révérien evangelized Autun during a period of…
Saint Rieul of Arles and Senlis
Originally from Argos and a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Rieul was one of the first evangelizers of Gaul…
Saint Riquier
Born in Ponthieu under Clotaire II, Riquier converted after hosting two Irish missionaries. Having become a priest and a…
Saints Daniel, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, Nicholas and Angelus
In 1221, seven Franciscan friars led by Daniel of Calabria set out to evangelize North Africa. After preaching the Chris…
Saint Saulve and Saint Super
A missionary bishop of the 8th century, Saulve was assassinated in 768 with his disciple Super by Winegard, the son of a…
Saint Sigfrid (Siproy)
A priest from York sent to Sweden at the request of King Olof Skötkonung, Sigefred became the apostle of Gothia and the …
Saint Simeon of Passais
A priest and solitary of the 9th century, Siméon lived as a hermit at Vaucé before evangelizing the Passais region under…
Saint Sturmius (Sturmin)
A disciple of Saint Boniface, Sturmius founded the famous Abbey of Fulda in 744, becoming its first abbot. Despite an un…
Saint Suitbert the Elder
An English monk sent by Saint Egbert, Suitbert became the apostle of the Frisians and the Boructuariens at the turn of t…
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 Toribio of Mogrovejo
A Spanish magistrate appointed Archbishop of Lima in the 16th century, Toribio dedicated his life to the evangelization …
Saint Ursin (Apostle of Berry)
A disciple of Christ sent from Rome, Ursin evangelized Berry and became the first bishop of Bourges. After overcoming th…
Saint Valentine of Passau
A 5th-century missionary bishop, Valentine left the Netherlands to evangelize Passau. After receiving his mission and co…
Saint Valery (Monk of Luxeuil and first abbot of Leuconaüs)
Of humble origins in Auvergne, Valery became a monk at Luxeuil under Saint Columbanus before founding the abbey of Leuco…
Saint Victricius of Rouen
A former Roman soldier who converted, Victricius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 4th century after surviving martyrdom…
Saint Vincent de Paul
A 17th-century priest from the Landes, Vincent de Paul dedicated his life to the relief of all human misery. A captive i…
Saint Voue (Wodoel)
An Irish monk who became a recluse in Soissons in the 8th century, Saint Voué lived a life of asceticism and charity nea…
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…
Saint Wasnulphe or Wasnon of Scotland
A monk from Scotland, Saint Wasnon became the apostle of Hainaut and the director of the monastery of Condé in the 7th c…
Saint Wigbert (Wictbercht)
A companion of Saint Boniface, Wigbert was an Anglo-Saxon missionary who evangelized Frisia before becoming Abbot of Fri…
Saint Willehad
An 8th-century Anglo-Saxon missionary, Willehald evangelized Frisia and Saxony under the protection of Charlemagne. Afte…
Saint Winebaud (Abbot of Heidenheim)
Son of an Anglo-Saxon prince, Winebaud dedicated himself to God in Rome before joining Saint Boniface to evangelize Thur…
Saint Wiron
A regionary bishop originally from Scotland, Saint Wiron traveled to Rome before settling in Limburg under the protectio…
Saint Wolfgang of Pfullingen
A Benedictine monk who became Bishop of Regensburg in the 10th century, Wolfgang distinguished himself by his apostolic …
Saint Wulfran of Abbeville
A nobleman from the Gâtinais and Archbishop of Sens, Wulfran abandoned his see to evangelize the Frisians. He was distin…