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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 Desiderius of FontenelleLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the 7th century, possibly around the year 650.FontenelleSaint Desiderius of LangresBorn in 307 in Genoa, Italy, he displayed an early affinity for religious devotion and eventually became a bishop of Langres, France.LangresSaint Desiderius of LongoretHe was born in France, in the diocese of Bourges, and his exact birthdate is unknown.LongoretSaint Desiderius of PiacenzaBorn in an unknown year in Piacenza, Italy, Desiderius dedicated his life to the service of God and the spreading of the Christian faith.PiacenzaSaint Desiderius of PistoiaHe was a close friend and companion of another beloved saint, Saint Barontius of Pistoia.PistoiaSaint Desiderius of PozzuoliHe was born in Pozzuoli, Campagna, Italy, and little is known about his early life.PozzuoliSaint Desiderius of VienneBorn in Autun, France, he received an excellent education in Vienne, where he quickly developed a passion for studying the classics.VienneSaint Desiderus of GourdonHe was known for his holiness, devotion, and reputation as a miracle worker.GourdonSaint Designatus of MaastrichtThough information about his life is limited, his contributions to the growth and development of the Catholic Church in his region are…MaastrichtSaint DeusdeditIn the shadow of the Monte Cassino monastery, a beacon of Benedictine tradition in central Italy, a silent witness to the faith stood…Saint Deusdedit The CobblerDespite his humble occupation, Deusdedit's piety and charitable nature distinguished him as a revered figure in his community.Saint Deusdedit of BresciaHe played a significant role in combating the Monothelite heresies during this time, participating in various councils convened against…BresciaSaint Deusdedit of CanterburyHe was the first Anglo-Saxon to hold this esteemed position, serving from the year 655 until his death in 664.CanterburySaint Deusdedit of MontecassinoHe was born in a devout Christian family and showed great piety from a young age.MontecassinoSaint Devasahayam PillaiMartyrFluent in Sanskrit, Tamil, and Malayalam, he was trained in martial arts and archery, married, and held a respected position in the royal…Saint DevinicusWhile information about his life remains limited, his contributions to the faith and his collaborations with prominent figures such as…Saint DevotaShe was born in Mariana, Corsica, France, and later became a member of the household of the imperial Roman senator Eutychiu.Saint Deyniolen The YoungerHe served as an abbot in Bangor Abbey, located in present-day Wales during the 7th century.Saint DiaconusUnfortunately, much of the information surrounding his life has been lost to history.Saint Diarmaid of ArmaghRenowned for his exceptional learning and dedication to his faith, Saint Diarmaid's life and ministry were marked by both triumphs and…Armagh
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