Saint Amator (Amatre)
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Amateur lived a virginal marriage with Saint Martha before dedicating himself to t…
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Valerian
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21 saints linked
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 Arcadius
A Christian from Caesarea in Mauretania under Emperor Valerian, Arcadius surrendered himself to the authorities to free …
Saint Basilissa
A 3rd-century Roman noblewoman, Basilla converted secretly to Christianity under the influence of Saint Eugenia and Pope…
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 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 Firmin of Mende
Bishop of Javoux in the 3rd century, Saint Firmin succeeded Saint Privat following the latter's martyrdom. Although deta…
Saint Floscel (Flocelle)
A twelve-year-old apostle in Autun under Emperor Valerian, Floscel was martyred for strengthening the faith of Christian…
Saint Fructuosus of Tarragona
Bishop of Tarragona in the 3rd century, Fructuosus was arrested with his deacons Augurius and Eulogius under the emperor…
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 Hippolytus the Jailer
A Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his m…
Saint Lawrence (Archdeacon of Rome)
Archdeacon of Rome under Pope Sixtus II, Lawrence was responsible for the administration of Church property. During the …
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 Marcellus of Chalon
A priest from Lyon who miraculously escaped from prison under Marcus Aurelius, Marcel evangelized the banks of the Saône…
Saint Pontius (Pons)
Son of a Roman senator who converted to Christianity, Pontius distributed his wealth to the poor before retiring to Cimi…
Saint Privat of Mende
Bishop of Mende in the 3rd century, Privat distinguished himself by his charity toward the poor and his life of prayer i…
Saints Rufina and Secunda
Roman sisters of noble lineage, Rufina and Secunda refused to apostatize despite the pressure from their fiancés during …
Saint Secundina
A virgin of Anagni instructed by Saint Magnus, Secondina was martyred in 257 during the reign of Decius after being accu…
Saint Stephen I, Pope and Martyr
Pope from 254 to 257, Stephen I defended the apostolic tradition against the rebaptism of heretics. During the persecuti…
Saint Theogenes of Hippo
Bishop of Hippo in the 3rd century, Theogenes participated in the Council of Carthage under the authority of Saint Cypri…
Saint Vitus (Guy)
A young Sicilian nobleman converted in secret, Vitus suffered persecution from his pagan father and imperial authorities…