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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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Saint Betto of AuxerreHe was born in the 9th century in Sens, France, and little is known about his early life.AuxerreSaint Beuno GasulsychBorn around the year 545 in Powis-land, Wales, Beuno was the son of Beugi, and according to legend, the grandson of a Welsh prince and even…Saint BeóánAccording to Walter Bower, following John of Fordun, the bishopric was established in 1012 AD by King Máel Coluim II of Scotland as thanks…Saint Bianor of PisidiaUnfortunately, limited historical information exists about his life, but his martyrdom is well-documented.PisidiaSaint BibianaMartyrThe earliest historical notice of her is in the Liber Pontificalis, which records that Pope Simplicius (468 to 483) consecrated a basilica…Saint BiccianusUnfortunately, my extensive research into Catholic Saints does not yield any information regarding Saint Biccianus.Saint BienheuréSaint Bieuzy of BrittanyHe was born in Anglo-Saxon Britain in the 6th century and later became a spiritual student of Saint Gildas the Wise.BrittanySaint BilhildShe hailed from a noble family and entered into a marriage with the Duke of Thuringia.Saint BilhildisThe Rhineland, a cradle of Christian civilization in Western Europe, has long been the site of profound spiritual endeavors.Saint Bilio of VannesHe lived during a tumultuous and perilous period, facing the invasion of the Normans.VannesSaint BiliusIn the annals of the Breton church, few figures shine with the stark intensity of the martyrdom witnessed by the faithful in Vannes.Saint BincemaUnfortunately, due to limited historical records, there is scant information available about her life and contributions to the Catholic…Saint Birillus of CataniaHe is widely celebrated as the first bishop of Catania, Sicily, and is believed to have been consecrated by Saint Peter the Apostle himself.CataniaSaint BirinusThe mandate from Rome set the course for a pivotal moment in the spiritual history of the British Isles, marking the beginning of a…Saint Birinus of DorchesterBorn around the year 600 in Frankish territory, he dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christianity and serving God.DorchesterSaint BirstanHe was born around 870 and lived in Winchester, England.Saint BitheusWhile not much is known about his early life, his contributions to the spread of Christianity, particularly in Ireland, have secured his…Saint BladulfIn the rugged landscape of Emilia, amidst the rolling hills where the Trebbia flows, stood a beacon of spiritual discipline.Saint BladusWhile limited information is available about his life, historical documents suggest that he played a significant role in spreading the…

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