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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 Ephrathus The ThaumaturgistAlthough specific details of his early life are scarce, Ephrathus is believed to have been born in the 9th century.Saint EphremEphrem the Syrian (c.Saint Ephrem of JerusalemHe served as the 13th bishop of Jerusalem during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.JerusalemSaint Ephrem of SyriaHistorically, not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he may have been the son of a pagan priest.SyriaSaint Ephysius of SardiniaMartyrHe gained the favor of the emperor Diocletian, who appointed him as governor of the island of Sardinia, which was under Roman rule at that…SardiniaSaint EpicharisUnfortunately, very little information about her life has survived, making it difficult to construct a comprehensive biography.Saint Epicharis of RomeAlthough not much is known about his early life or family, his unwavering faith and commitment to his beliefs make him an important figure…RomeSaint Epictetus of OstiaBorn in the early 3rd century, he lived during a time of intense persecution against Christians under the Roman Empire.OstiaSaint EpifanioIn the shadow of crumbling imperial walls and the shifting tides of history, a figure emerged whose name became synonymous with mercy.Saint Epigmenius of RomeHe is believed to have been martyred in the persecutions of Diocletian, a Roman emperor who unleashed widespread persecution against…RomeSaint Epimachus of MelusioHis courageous act of defiance against the pagan altars and statues ultimately led to his imprisonment, torture, and execution.MelusioSaint Epimachus of PelusiumThe third century presented a crucible for the faithful in Egypt, a time when the Empire sought to unify itself through religious…PelusiumSaint Epimachus of RomeUnfortunately, not much is known about his life prior to his martyrdom, and there are limited details about his early years and family…RomeSaint EpiphanaUnfortunately, very little reliable information about her has survived.Saint Epiphanes of BesançonUnfortunately, very little is known about his life and the details surrounding his martyrdom have been lost over time.BesançonSaint EpiphaniaShe lived during the 8th century and dedicated her life to serving God as a nun at the convent of Santa Maria della Caccia in Pavia, Italy.Saint EpiphaniusEpiphanius of Salamis (c.Saint Epiphanius The MartyrMartyrSaint Epiphanius the Martyr, also known as Epiphanius of North Africa, was a distinguished Bishop who was martyred for his faith in the…Saint Epiphanius of PaviaHe was the brother of Saint Honorata and Saint Liberata, both of whom also became revered figures in the Catholic Church.PaviaSaint Epiphanius of SalamisBorn in 315 in Besanduk, near Eleutheropolis, Judea, he hailed from a Hellenized Jewish background and later became a convert to…Salamis

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