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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 HemmingIn the northern reaches of Christendom, where the call to evangelization met the rugged terrain of the Baltic coast, one bishop stands out…Saint Henedina of SardiniaHer life is shrouded in mystery, and not much is known about her early years.SardiniaSaint HenrikFew figures in the history of the Church embody the reach of the missionary spirit as starkly as the English-born bishop who gave his life…Saint HenryJohn, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke (September 16, 1678 – December 12, 1751), was a British Tory politician and philosopher who played a…Saint Henry IIHe was the son of Gisella of Burgundy and Henry II the Quarrelsome, Duke of Bavaria.Saint Henry MorseMartyrLittle is known about his early life, but historical documents suggest that he converted to Catholicism and felt called to priesthood.Saint Henry WalpoleHe received a privileged education, attending schools in Norwich, Cambridge, and Gray's Inn in London.Saint Henry of CoquetBorn in Denmark, he was drawn to a life of religious devotion from an early age.CoquetSaint Henry of GheestUnfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and specific details regarding his birth, early years, and family…GheestSaint Henry of Uppsalaand Henrik of...UppsalaSaint HeraclasIn the vibrant intellectual crucible of Alexandria, Egypt, where faith and reason were often debated with passionate intensity, a figure…Saint Heraclas of AlexandriaMartyrBrother of Saint Plutarch of Alexandria.AlexandriaSaint Heraclius The MartyrMartyrHis profound experience during this event moved him to convert to Christianity and ultimately led to his own martyrdom.Saint Heraclius The SoldierSaint Heraclius the Soldier, also known as Saint Heraclius of Verulamium, was a courageous Christian martyr who lived during the reign of…Saint Heraclius of CampaniaNot much is known about his early life or his exact date of birth, but his life is most remembered for the sufferings he endured for the…CampaniaSaint Heraclius of CarthageHe was born in Africa and lived during the third century.CarthageSaint Heraclius of NoviodunumThough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Noviodunum, Mesia, which is modern-day Romania.NoviodunumSaint Heraclius of SensBorn in an unknown date, Heraclius became the Bishop of Sens, France, and left a remarkable legacy during his time.SensSaint Heraclius of TodiBorn in an era of intense persecution against Christians, Heraclius displayed unwavering faith and commitment to his beliefs, standing as a…TodiSaint Herbert HoscamBorn in England, his specific birthdate is unknown, but he lived during a time of great upheaval and religious change.

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