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The Saints
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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Patron SaintsEvery cause, and who is invoked for it.Saints by CountryBy the country of birth or of the work.Saints & Blesseds by Religious TraditionBy religious order and tradition.Liturgical CalendarThe year's feasts, season by season.My SaintThe saint who shares your name or your birthday.A to ZEvery record by name, one letter at a time.
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Saint Basil The ElderSaint Basil the Elder was born in Caesarea, Cappadocia.Saint Basil The GreatSaint Basil the Great, also known as Basil of Caesarea, is hailed as the Father of Eastern Monasticism for his pivotal role in founding…Saint Basil The YoungerSaint Basil the Younger, also known as simply Saint Basil, was a revered hermit who resided near Constantinople during the 10th century.Saint Basil of AixBorn in the 5th century, precise details about his early life and family background are scarce.AixSaint Basil of AncyraHe lived during a time of great theological controversies in the Church and played a significant role in defending orthodox Christianity…AncyraSaint Basil of AntiochWhile there is limited surviving information about his life, his unwavering faith and sacrifice have left a lasting impact on the faithful.AntiochSaint Basil of BolognaHe was a priest and eventually rose to become the Bishop of Bologna, Italy, a position he held for a remarkable twenty years.BolognaSaint Basil of ParionBorn in Parion, Mysia (an area of modern-day Turkey), Basil eventually rose to become the Bishop of Parion.ParionSaint Basila of SirmiumVery little is known about her life, but her faith and ultimate sacrifice have made her a revered figure among the early Christian martyrs.SirmiumSaint Basilea of The Via LatinaSaint Basilea of the Via Latina, also known as Basilée or Basiléo, was a devout Christian who lived during the reign of Valerian and…The Via LatinaSaint Basileus The MartyrMartyrWhile specific details about his early life and background remain obscure, what is known is that he was a courageous martyr who sacrificed…Saint Basileus of AmaseaHe served as the Bishop of Amasea in Pontus, a region located in present-day Turkey.AmaseaSaint Basileus of BragaBorn in the 5th century, the exact details of his early life are largely unknown.BragaSaint BasiliaAlthough not much is known about her early life or family background, the legacy of her faith and steadfastness in the face of extreme…Saint Basilian of LaodiceaUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life and his deeds.LaodiceaSaint BasilideAlong the ancient arteries of the Roman Empire, where stone milestones marked the distance to the capital, a witness to the faith made the…Saint BasilidesIn the vibrant and often turbulent city of Alexandria, where the sands of the desert met the waters of the Mediterranean, a profound act of…Saint Basilides The SenatorBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, Basilides held a prominent position in the Roman government, serving diligently as an elected senator and…Saint Basilides of AlexandriaHe served as a guard to the prefect of Egypt and was stationed in Alexandria, a prominent city in Egypt at the time.AlexandriaSaint Basilides of RomeHe served as a soldier, and there is evidence suggesting that he may have held the rank of officer.Rome
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