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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 Elstan of AbingdonHe was a close friend and spiritual student of Saint Ethelwold, the renowned Bishop of Winchester and monastic reformer of the time.AbingdonSaint ElswithShe was married to King Alfred the Great of West Saxons, a powerful ruler in the late 9th century.Saint ElvanBorn in the region of Britanny, which is part of modern-day France, not much is known about his early life.Saint Elvira of OhrenShe lived during the 12th century and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.OhrenSaint ElwinWhile not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Ireland and later dedicated his life to spreading the…Saint ElzearHe was the nephew of William of Sabron, the abbot of Saint Victor’s abbey in Marseilles, where Elzear received his education.Saint Emanuele Lê Van PhungBorn around 1796 in Ðau Nuoc, Cù Lao Giêng, Vietnam, he grew up in a region where Catholicism was thriving despite the challenges posed by…Saint Emanuele of RomeUnfortunately, not much information about his life and background is available.RomeSaint Emebert of CambraiBorn into a noble family, Emebert was the son of Count Witger and Saint Amalburga.CambraiSaint EmerentianaMartyrShe was a devout Christian and a catechumen at the time of her martyrdom.Saint EmerenzianaSaint Emeric of HungaryHe was the son of Saint Stephen, the first King of Hungary, and his mother was Queen Gisela.HungarySaint EmeritaMartyrSaint Emerita of RomeShe lived during a time when Christianity was severely persecuted, particularly under the reign of Valerian.RomeSaint Emerius of BañolesBorn in France, little information is available about his early life.BañolesSaint Emeterius of CalahorraHe is revered as a martyr for his steadfast faith in Christ.CalahorraSaint EmidioHe is venerated throughout Italy and beyond as the patron saint invoked against earthquakes, a devotion that has endured for over three…Saint Emidius of Ascoli PicenoMartyrFew saints possess a legacy as tangible and protective as that of the bishop who stands guard against the trembling of the earth.Ascoli PicenoSaint Emilas of CordobaHe was a devoted friend and fellow student of Saint Jeremias, sharing a deep commitment to their Christian faith at a time when open…Cordoba

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