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…
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Saint Paul
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Saint Caldeolus
Thirty-fourth Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century, Caldeolus (or Edalde) consulted Pope John V on liturgical differences…
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 Crescent
A disciple of Saint Paul in the 1st century, Crescent was sent to evangelize Galatia before founding the Church of Vienn…
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 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 Gatian
A disciple of the Apostles sent to evangelize Touraine in the 1st century, Gatien fought against Roman idolatry and foun…
Isaac the Patriarch
Son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is an Old Testament patriarch whose birth was announced by an angel. A figure of Christ …
Jesus Christ
Eight days after his birth in Bethlehem, the Son of God submits to the law of Circumcision and receives the name Jesus, …
Saint John Mark (Disciple of the Apostles)
A 1st-century disciple and cousin of Saint Barnabas, John Mark accompanied the apostles on their early missions. After a…
Saint Leo of Sens
Bishop of Sens in the 6th century, Saint Leo participated in the Councils of Orléans and worked for the conversion of Me…
Saint Linus of Volterra
The first successor of Saint Peter, Saint Linus governed the Church with zeal for over a year before suffering martyrdom…
Saint Minase, Abbot of Condat
Abbot of the monastery of Condat in the 5th century, Saint Minase was an associate of Saint Lupicinus before choosing Sa…
Saint Nicaise (Nigaise)
Originally from Athens and converted by Saint Paul, Saint Nicaise was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize Gaul. Aft…
Saint Onesimus
A former servant of Philemon converted by Saint Paul, Onesimus became Bishop of Ephesus after Timothy. A zealous preache…
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles
A Galilean fisherman who became the Prince of the Apostles, Saint Peter was chosen by Christ as the foundation of His Ch…
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 Polycarp of Smyrna
Saint Polycarp addresses a letter to the Philippians to commend them for their reception of Saint Ignatius and to exhort…
Saint Publius of Athens
Saint Publius was the successor of Dionysius the Areopagite as Bishop of Athens in the 2nd century. According to certain…
Saint Pudentiana
Daughter of the Roman senator Pudens, Saint Pudentiana dedicated her life and fortune to the service of persecuted Chris…
Saint Rufus of Avignon
Son of Simon of Cyrene, Ruf was an early disciple who accompanied Saint Paul on his missions. First bishop of Tortosa in…
Saints Processus and Martinian
Roman soldiers tasked with guarding Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the Mamertine Prison, Processus and Martinian converte…
Blessed Salvador of Horta
A 16th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Salvador of Horta lived a life of humility as a shepherd, shoemaker, and th…
Saint Sergius Paulus (Paul of Narbonne)
A former proconsul of Cyprus converted by the Apostle Paul, Sergius-Paulus became the first bishop of Narbonne in the 1s…
Saint Tenenan (Tinidor)
Saint Tenenan, a priest fleeing his homeland for solitude, settled in Armorican Brittany in the forest of Benzic. Having…
Saint Terentius (Tertius)
A disciple of the seventy-two, Terentius (or Tertius) was the secretary of Saint Paul, writing the Epistle to the Romans…
Saint Thecla of Iconium
A noblewoman from Iconium converted by Saint Paul, Thecla renounced marriage for Christian virginity. She miraculously s…
Saint Timothy, Disciple of Saint Paul
A privileged disciple of Saint Paul, Timothy was the first bishop of Ephesus. After accompanying the Apostle to the Gent…
Saint Torpes
A Roman nobleman and officer of Nero who converted to Christianity, Tropez refused to worship Diana in Pisa. After survi…
Saint Torquatus and his companions
Sent by the apostles Peter and Paul in the 1st century, seven missionaries landed in Cadiz to evangelize Spain. Protecte…