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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 BoswellBorn in Northumbria, modern-day England, he lived during the 7th century and dedicated his life to the service of God.Saint Botmaele of BrittanyNot much is known about his early life or family background, but he is believed to have been born in the region of Brittany during the…BrittanySaint BotontoInformation about his life is scarce, and the only existing record comes from an inscription found near the cemetery of Sant’Agnese outside…Saint Botulph of IkanhoeHe came from a Christian Saxon noble family and was the brother of Saint Adolph of Utrecht.IkanhoeSaint BotvidThe path of a missionary is often paved with the blood of kin, a reality that defines the life of the Swedish martyr Botvid.Saint Botwid of SödermanlandHe was raised as a pagan in a society deeply rooted in Norse mythology.SödermanlandSaint Bova of RheimsShe was the daughter of King Sigebert of Austrasia and the sister of Saint Balderic.RheimsSaint Brachio of AuvergneHe was a man who loved hunting and spent much of his time pursuing this passion.AuvergneSaint BradanLittle is known about his early life or background, but it is widely understood that he is venerated on the Isle of Man, a small island…Saint Brannock of BrauntonHe is best known for founding a monastery at Braunton in Devonshire and serving as its first abbot.BrauntonSaint Branwallader of JerseyAlthough not much is known about...JerseySaint BraulioIn the annals of the Spanish Church, few figures stand as firmly as the prelate who served as the steadfast companion to Saint Isidore of…Saint Braulio of SaragossaHe came from a noble family and was the son of Gregory of Osma, a prominent Hispano-Roman bishop.SaragossaSaint Breaca of CornwallShe worked closely with fellow saints, Crewanna and Elwin, in her missionary endeavors, and her life and work have left an indelible mark…CornwallSaint BreandanLittle is known about his early life, but he is believed to have been born in Ireland during this time.Saint Brecan of AraBrecan of Arran, was a bishop who lived in Ireland in the early Christian era.AraSaint Bregwin of CanterburyHe was born in Saxony, which is in modern-day Germany.CanterburySaint Brenach of CarnengyleHe is renowned for his efforts in converting a significant part of Wales, including Brecan, the ruler of South Wales, who went on to…CarnengyleSaint BrendanAmong the vast constellation of Irish saints, one figure stands out not merely for his earthly foundations but for a celestial journey that…Saint Brendan The NavigatorHe was born in 460 in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, as the son of Findloga and the brother of Saint Briga.

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