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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 Edward The ConfessorSaint Edward the Confessor, also known as Edward the Confessor, was born a prince in 1003 in Islip, Oxford, England.Saint Edward The MartyrMartyrSaint Edward the Martyr, also known as Edward II, was born in 962 as the eldest son of King Edgar the Peaceful and his wife, Æthelflæd.Saint Edwen of NorthumbriaBorn during a time of great political and religious turmoil, Edwen's life was marked by her unwavering faith and dedication to her vocation.NorthumbriaSaint Edwin of NorthumbriaHe was the son of King Ella of Northumbria.NorthumbriaSaint Edwold The HermitBorn around 835 in East Anglia, which is in modern-day England, he may have been the brother of Saint Edmund the Martyr, a prominent figure…Saint EfeboThe light of holiness often burns brightest when the specific details of a life are obscured by the mists of time.Saint Efflam of BrittanyHis life and achievements have become the source of inspiration for many believers throughout centuries.BrittanySaint EgbertSaint Egbert of Rathemigisiwas born around 639 in Northumbria, England.RathemigisiSaint Egbert of RiponVery little is known about his early life or his family background.RiponSaint EgdunusUnfortunately, due to the limited available information, not much is known about his life before his martyrdom.Saint Egelnoth The GoodBorn into the monastic life, Egelnoth embarked on a journey of faith that would eventually lead him to become the Archbishop of Canterbury,…Saint Egelred of CrowlandHe is venerated as a martyr, having been killed by pagan Danish invaders.CrowlandSaint Egelwine of AthelneyBorn in Athelney, Somersetshire, England, little is known about his early life.AthelneySaint Egidio Maria di San Giuseppe PostilloSaint Egilhard of CornelimünsterVery little is known about his early life, including his date of birth or upbringing.CornelimünsterSaint EgiloHe is remembered for his significant contributions to the restoration of monasteries and the establishment of new ones in France.Saint EgwinSaint Egwin of WorcesterBorn in the 7th century in England, he dedicated his life to the service of God from a young age, becoming a Benedictine monk.WorcesterSaint Eigil of FuldaHe was fortunate to be the nephew of Saint Sturmi of Fulda, a highly respected and influential figure in the monastic community.Fulda

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