Saint Agnes
A young Roman girl of thirteen, Agnes refused to marry the prefect's son to dedicate herself to Christ. After being mira…
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300 saints associated
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Born into the illustrious House of Gonzaga, Aloysius renounced his titles and fortune to enter the Society of Jesus. A m…
Saint Anastasia the Younger
A Roman noblewoman of the 4th century, Anastasia dedicated her life and wealth to helping Christians persecuted under Di…
Saint Asella
An illustrious Roman virgin of the 4th and 5th centuries, Asella dedicated herself to God from childhood and enclosed he…
Saint Basilissa
A 3rd-century Roman noblewoman, Basilla converted secretly to Christianity under the influence of Saint Eugenia and Pope…
Saint Benedicta of Rome
Daughter of a Roman senator, Benoîte left Rome for Gaul to imitate the martyrdom of Saint Quentin. Settled in Origny-sur…
Saint Bridget of Sweden (Widow)
A Swedish princess married to the Prince of Nericia, Bridget led an exemplary family life before dedicating herself enti…
Saint Eleutherius (Pope and Martyr)
A pope of Greek origin in the 2nd century, Eleutherius governed the Church under Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. He is fam…
Saint Emygdius of Ascoli
Originally from Trier, Saint Emygdius converted at the age of 23 and set out to evangelize Rome and then Ascoli Piceno, …
Saint Epiphanius of Pavia
Bishop of Pavia in the 5th century, Saint Epiphanius was a tireless mediator between the last Roman emperors and the bar…
Saint Gelasius I (Pope)
A pope of African origin in the 5th century, Gelasius I left his mark on the Church through his doctrinal and liturgical…
Saint Generosus (Generoux)
Originally from Rome, Généreux became abbot of the monastery of Ansion in Poitou in the 6th century. Succeeding Léonégis…
Saint Gerald (Gerard)
A monk of Corbie suffering from severe neuralgia, Géraud was miraculously healed before becoming abbot of Saint-Vincent …
Saint Gregory the Great
Pope and Doctor of the Church, Saint Gregory the Great marked the 6th century with his immense theological work and his …
Saint Guy (Guidon) the Poor of Anderlecht
A devoted sacristan in Laeken, Guy was tempted by trade before a shipwreck brought him back to the spiritual life. He sp…
Saint Hegesippus
A Jewish convert and disciple of the Apostles, Saint Hegesippus traveled to Rome to collect the authentic traditions of …
Saint Henry II (the Pious, the Lame)
Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in the 11th century, Henry II was distinguished by his deep piety and sense of justice.…
Saint Hermes of Rome
A wealthy Roman patrician converted by Pope Alexander, Hermes freed his many slaves before being arrested under Emperor …
Saint Hilary (Pope)
Successor to Saint Leo the Great in the 5th century, Pope Hilary was a rigorous defender of ecclesiastical hierarchy and…
Saint Hilary of Arles
A monk of Lérins who became Archbishop of Arles in the 5th century, Hilary distinguished himself by the monastic austeri…
Saint Hippolytus the Jailer
A Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his m…
Saint Hugh of Grenoble
Bishop of Grenoble for fifty-two years, Hugh was a zealous reformer who fought against simony and corruption. He is famo…
Saint Humbert of Maroilles
Born in Upper Picardy to a noble family, Humbert became a priest in Laon before following Saint Amand to Rome. He dedica…
Saint Hyginus, Pope and Martyr
A philosopher of Athenian origin, Hyginus became pope during the reign of Antoninus Pius. His pontificate was marked by …
Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Theophorus)
A disciple of Saint John and Bishop of Antioch, Ignatius was condemned by Emperor Trajan to be thrown to the beasts in R…
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
A Basque nobleman born in 1491, Ignatius of Loyola abandoned his military career after a serious injury at Pamplona to d…
Saint Innocent I
A pope of the early 5th century from Albano, Innocent I governed the Church during the dark hours of the sack of Rome by…
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Apostle and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less is the author of a major canonical epistle. Identified as the 'bro…
Saint Jerome of Stridon
Born in Stridon in the 4th century, Saint Jerome was one of the greatest scholars of the Church, famous for his translat…
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 John of Kanty
A priest and professor at the University of Krakow in the 15th century, John of Kenty was distinguished by his heroic ch…
Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist
The Beloved Disciple of Jesus, John is the evangelist of the divinity of the Word. After watching over the Virgin Mary, …
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, foster father of the Savior and spouse of Mary, saw his devotion develop gradually from the East to the We…
Saint Joseph Calasanz of Peralta
Saint Joseph Calasanz is the founder of the Congregation of the Pious Schools in Rome, dedicated to the free education o…
Saint Jude surnamed Barsabas
A disciple among the seventy-two, Jude Barsabas was a major apostolic figure sent by the Council of Jerusalem to Antioch…
Saint Julian of Le Mans
The first bishop of Le Mans sent from Rome, Saint Julian evangelized the Cenomani in the 2nd century. He performed numer…
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 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…
Saint Landelin
A Frankish nobleman who became a brigand leader, Landelin converted under the influence of Saint Aubert following the su…
Saint Lawrence (Archdeacon of Rome)
Archdeacon of Rome under Pope Sixtus II, Lawrence was responsible for the administration of Church property. During the …
Saint Leo II (Pope)
A pope of the 7th century of Calabrian origin, Leo II was distinguished by his great erudition, his charity towards the …
Saint Leo III
Elected pope in 795, Leo III was the victim of a violent attack in 799 by associates of his predecessor who attempted to…
Saint Leo IX (Bruno of Toul)
Bruno of Toul, born in Alsace in 1002, was a great reformer of the Church in the 11th century. Elected pope under the na…
Saint Leo the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church)
Pope from 440 to 461, Leo I, known as the Great, was the defender of Rome and Christian orthodoxy. He is famous for havi…
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 Liberius (Pope)
A 4th-century Pope, Liberius is famous for his defense of orthodoxy against Arianism and his support for Saint Athanasiu…
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 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 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 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 and Saint Peter
Marcellinus, priest, and Peter, exorcist, were martyred in Rome under Diocletian around 304. After converting their jail…
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 Marcellinus, Pope and Martyr
A Roman pope during the reign of Diocletian, Marcellinus initially faltered in the face of persecution by offering incen…
Saint Marcellus and Saint Anastasius
Roman Christians of the 3rd century, Marcel and Anastasius fled to Gaul and stopped in Argenton, where Marcel miraculous…
Saint Mark the Evangelist
Disciple and interpreter of Saint Peter, Mark wrote his Gospel in Rome before founding the illustrious see of Alexandria…
Saint Martin of Todi (Pope Martin I)
Elected pope in 649, Martin I firmly opposed the Monothelite heresy supported by the Byzantine Emperor Constans II. Arre…
Saint Mathurin of Larchant
Born in the Gâtinais in the 4th century, Mathurin converted his pagan parents before becoming a priest at the age of twe…
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 Maximian of Constantinople
Born in Rome, Maximian became Patriarch of Constantinople in 434 following the deposition of Nestorius. Despite his lack…
Saint Maximus of Turin
Bishop of Turin in the 5th century, Saint Maximus was an eloquent preacher and a prolific author whose homilies are stil…
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 Memmius (Menge)
A member of the illustrious Roman Memmius family, Saint Memmie was baptized by Saint Peter before being sent to evangeli…
Saint Menulphus
Originally from Ireland, Menou became Bishop of Quimper in the 7th century after being welcomed by Saint Corentin. Follo…
Saint Miltiades
A pope of African origin in the early 4th century, Melchiades governed the Church during the Peace of Constantine. He pr…
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 …
Saint Nicholas I the Great
Elected pope in 858, Nicholas I the Great was an indefatigable defender of papal authority and Christian morality. He di…
Saint Nicomedes
A 1st-century Roman priest, Nicomedes was martyred for his charity toward the virgins Petronilla and Felicula. After sec…
Saint Onesimus
A former servant of Philemon converted by Saint Paul, Onesimus became Bishop of Ephesus after Timothy. A zealous preache…
Saint Optatus of Milevis
Bishop of Milevis in the 4th century, Saint Optatus was one of the first great defenders of orthodoxy against the Donati…
Saint Paul, Patriarch of Constantinople
Elected Patriarch of Constantinople in 340, Saint Paul was one of the firmest defenders of orthodoxy against Arianism. P…
Saint Peter (Chair of Rome)
The feast of the Chair of Saint Peter in Rome celebrates the establishment of the Prince of the Apostles as the first Po…
Saint Peter in Chains
The feast of Saint Peter in Chains commemorates the miraculous deliverance of the Apostle Peter from Herod's prison in J…
Saint Philastrius of Brescia
Bishop of Brescia in the 4th century, Philastrius was an ardent defender of orthodoxy against Arianism, traveling throug…
Saint Philip Neri
Born in Florence in 1515, Philip Neri settled in Rome where he became the 'Second Apostle' of the city. Founder of the C…
Saint Pius I
A native of Aquileia, Pius I became pope in 142 under Antoninus Pius. He marked the history of the Church with his rigor…
Saint Placid of Rome
A beloved disciple of Saint Benedict, Placid was sent to Sicily to found a monastery in Messina. He was martyred there w…
Saint Pontian
A 3rd-century Roman pope, Pontian was exiled to Sardinia under Emperor Alexander Severus. A victim of the sixth general …
Saint Pontius (Pons)
Son of a Roman senator who converted to Christianity, Pontius distributed his wealth to the poor before retiring to Cimi…
Saint Prosper of Aquitaine (Doctor of the Church)
A learned layman of Aquitaine in the 5th century, Prosper was the most ardent defender of Saint Augustine against the se…
Saint Pulchronius of Verdun
Fifth bishop of Verdun in the 5th century, Pulchrone is considered the second founder of the city after the ravages of t…
Saint Quentin of Rome
The son of a Roman senator, Quentin evangelized the Amiens region in the 3rd century. Arrested by the prefect Rictiovaru…
Saint Quirinus of Tegernsee
Presented by tradition as the son of Emperor Philip, Quirinus was baptized by Pope Fabian before being martyred under Cl…
Saint Raymond of Penyafort
A 13th-century Spanish Dominican, Raymond of Penyafort was a brilliant jurist, confessor to popes, and compiler of the D…
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 Robert of La Chaise-Dieu
Born into the nobility of Aurillac, Robert was a canon at Brioude before founding the famous Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu in …
Saint Roch of Montpellier
Born in Montpellier with a red cross on his body, Saint Roch distributed his fortune to the poor to set out on a pilgrim…
Saint Romanus of Rome
Nephew of Saint Julian of Le Mans, Romanus left Rome to evangelize the Maine region. A zealous priest and wonderworker, …
Saint Rumold (Rombaud)
Of Anglo-Saxon origin, Saint Rumold renounced his nobility to evangelize the region of Mechelen after a pilgrimage to Ro…
Saints Nazarius and Celsus
Nazarius, son of a Roman saint and a pagan officer, was baptized by Saint Linus before evangelizing Italy and Gaul with …
Saints Sergius and Bacchus
High-ranking officers under Emperor Maximian, Sergius and Bacchus were martyred around the year 300 for their refusal to…
Saint Savinian and Saint Potentian
Disciples of Saint Peter sent from Rome, Savinien and Potentien were the first apostles of the Sens region in the 1st ce…
Saint Sergius I
Of Syrian origin and born in Palermo, Sergius I became pope in 701 after a contested election. He distinguished himself …
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 Servulus of Rome
A paralytic beggar living under the portico of the Church of Saint Clement in Rome, Servulus dedicated his life to praye…
Saint Silverius
Son of Pope Hormisdas, Silverius was elected pope in 536. He firmly opposed Empress Theodora, who sought to impose the E…
Saint Simon and Saint Jude (Apostles)
Apostles of Christ in the 1st century, Simon the Zealot and Jude Thaddaeus evangelized the East after Pentecost. They br…
Saint Siricius of Rome
Elected pope in 384, Saint Siricius was the first pontiff to officially bear this title. His reign was marked by intense…
Saint Sixtus I (Pope)
Successor to Saint Alexander I in 117, Sixtus I was a Roman pope who fought against Gnostic heresy and structured eccles…
Saint Stanislaus Kostka of Poland
A young Polish nobleman, Stanislaus Kostka fled Vienna on foot to join the Society of Jesus in Rome despite his family's…
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 Sylvester I
A 4th-century pope, Sylvester I is famous for having baptized Emperor Constantine, ending three centuries of persecution…
Saint Sylvin
A disciple of Saint Peter sent to evangelize Berry in the 1st century, Saint Sylvin is considered the first apostle of L…
Saint Symmachus (Pope)
Elected pope in 498, Symmachus had to face a violent schism led by the antipope Laurentius and supported by Emperor Anas…
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 Telesphorus
Of Greek origin and an anchorite on Mount Carmel, Telesphorus became pope in the 2nd century under Emperor Hadrian. He i…
Saint Theobald of Provins (Camaldolese)
A nobleman from Provins, Thibaut renounced a military career and marriage to live in humility and poverty. After pilgrim…
Saint Tiburtius
Son of the prefect of Rome Chromatius, Tiburtius converted to Christianity under the influence of Saint Sebastian. After…
Saint Torpes
A Roman nobleman and officer of Nero who converted to Christianity, Tropez refused to worship Diana in Pisa. After survi…
Saint Urban I, Pope
Successor to Saint Callixtus in the 3rd century, Saint Urban I organized the administration of Church property and litur…
Saint Valentine of Rome
A Roman priest under Claudius II, Valentine was arrested for his radiant faith. After restoring sight to the daughter of…
Saint Venantius of Viviers
Son of the Burgundian King Saint Sigismund, Venance renounced his rank to become a monk and then Bishop of Viviers in th…
Saint Victor I
African by birth, Saint Victor was elected pope in 185. His pontificate was marked by a vigorous struggle against numero…
Saint Vitalian
Pope from 657 to 671, Vitalian navigated with caution regarding the Monothelite Emperor Constans II while restoring eccl…
Saint Vitus (Guy)
A young Sicilian nobleman converted in secret, Vitus suffered persecution from his pagan father and imperial authorities…
Saint Wilfrid (Wilferder) of England
Archbishop of York in the 7th century, Saint Wilfrid was a great defender of Roman traditions in England, notably at the…
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 Yves (Yves Hélory)
A 13th-century Breton priest and jurist, Saint Yves is the patron saint of lawyers and the poor. Canonized in 1347 by Cl…
Saint Zachary, Pope
A pope of Syrian origin in the 8th century, Zachary was a great peacemaker who saved Rome from Lombard invasions through…