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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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Saint Basilios of ConstantinopleHe valiantly opposed the iconoclast decrees of Leo the Isaurian, the Byzantine Emperor at the time, and was dedicated to preserving and…ConstantinopleSaint BasiliscusThe light of the Gospel burned brightly in the remote regions of Asia Minor, where the episcopal see of Comana Pontica stood as a beacon of…Saint Basiliscus of PontusHe served as the Bishop of Comana in Pontus, a region located in modern-day Turkey.PontusSaint BasilissaIn the shadow of imperial power, amidst the bustling streets of Nicomedia, a quiet but unshakeable fortitude took root.Saint Basilissa of AsiaUnfortunately, not much is known about her life, including her dates or specific place of birth.AsiaSaint Basilissa of GalatiaShe is celebrated as a martyr for her devotion to visiting and comforting Christians who were imprisoned for their faith.GalatiaSaint Basilissa of NicomediaShe was born in Nicomedia, Bithynia, Asia Minor, which is located in modern-day Turkey.NicomediaSaint Basilissa of RomeShe was recognized as a devout follower of the Christian faith and is known to have received her spiritual education under the guidance of…RomeSaint Basilissa of ØhrenThe exact dates of her birth and early life are not well-documented.ØhrenSaint Basilius of AncyraBorn during the fourth century, Basilius lived during a time of great persecution of Christians under the reign of Emperor Julian the…AncyraSaint BasillaAccording to tradition, she was a niece of Emperor Gallienus and converted to Christianity under Pope Cornelius, who baptized her.Saint Basilla of RomeShe was born into a noble and prestigious family, being the niece of Emperor Gallienus.RomeSaint BasillisaTheir marriage was distinguished by their commitment to chastity and their joint mission to serve the sick and marginalized.Saint BasinusIn the rugged landscape of the Rhineland, where the ancient stones of the Roman Empire met the rising power of the Frankish kingdoms, a…Saint Basinus of PoitiersDespite limited information available about his life, his dedication to his monastic duties and his profound influence on the spiritual…PoitiersSaint Basinus of TrierLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Lorraine, France.TrierSaint Basolus of VerzySaint Basolus, also known as Basolus of Limoges and Basle of Verzy, was a devout Benedictine monk who lived in Verzy, France.VerzySaint Bassa of CarthageBorn in Carthage, North Africa, her life is shrouded in mystery and few historical records exist about her.CarthageSaint Bassa of EdessaShe is celebrated as a martyr and held in high regard for her steadfast faith and strength in the face of persecution.EdessaSaint Bassa of NicomediaShe is believed to have been married to Saint Claudianus of Nicomedia and together they embraced the Christian faith.Nicomedia

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