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The saints the Church has canonized, from the apostles and the martyrs of the first centuries to those raised to the altars in our own day. Each record holds the feast day and, where they are known, the places of the life and the causes for which the saint is invoked. Begin with a name, with today, or with one of the ways in.

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Blesseds Alfonso López y López and Miguel Remón SalvadorIn the annals of the Church, there are lives where the specific details of birth and early formation fade into the background, overshadowed…Blesseds Antonio Martín Hernández and Agustín García CalvoBlessed Antonio Martín Hernández and Blessed Agustín García Calvo are remembered not for the specifics of their daily routines, but for the…Pope Saint Adeodatus IHe served as the Pope during a tumultuous period in the history of the Church, facing various challenges and working tirelessly to support…Pope Saint Adrian IIINot much is known about his early life before ascending to the Papacy.Pope Saint Agapitus IPope Saint Agapetus I, also known as Agapitus I, was born in Rome, Italy, and was the son of a priest named Gordian.Pope Saint AgathoBorn in Sicily, possibly in the city of Palermo, Agatho started his life as a married layman and successful businessman.Pope Saint Alexander IHe is recognized for his contributions to the Catholic Church, particularly his efforts in establishing important liturgical practices and…Pope Saint Anastasius IVery little is known about his early life, except that he was considered pious from a young age and had a strong detachment from material…Pope Saint AnicetusVery little is known about his life prior to his election as Pope, but he is believed to be the son of John.Pope Saint AntherusHe came from a family that had Greek roots, suggesting a cultural influence from Greece.Saint AaronAaron of Aleth, also known as Saint Aihran or Eran in Breton, was a hermit, monk, and abbot who lived from approximately the late 5th to…Saint Aaron The PatriarchBorn as the great-grandson of Levi and the son of Jacob, he was the older brother of Moses and was chosen by God to be the spokesman to…Saint Aaron of BrettanyHe is associated with the island of Cesambre, which is located near Aleth in Armorica, modern-day Brittany, France.BrettanySaint Aaron of CaerleonHe lived and served during a time of intense persecution under the Emperor Diocletian.CaerleonSaint Aaron of PaisdelaonSaint Aaron of Pais-de-Leon, also known as Saint Aaron of Paisdelaon, was a revered Christian martyr who met his untimely death during the…PaisdelaonSaint Abachum of PersiaHe was the son of Saints Maris and Martha and the brother of Saint Audifax.PersiaSaint Abadirus of AntinoëBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, he was the brother of Saint Rhaïs of Alexandria, who also became a martyr for the faith.AntinoëSaint Abadiu of AntinoëBorn in Antinoë, Egypt, during the 3rd century, very little is known about his early life and family background.AntinoëSaint Abatas of MauritaniaDespite limited information about his life, his courageous witness to the Christian faith has made him a beloved figure among the faithful.MauritaniaSaint AbbaNot much is known about Saint Abba's specific background or life story, but their martyrdom is a testament to their unwavering commitment…

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