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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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Saint Iosephus Wang KuijuHe lived during a time of intense persecution of Catholics in China, specifically during the Boxer Rebellion in the late 19th and early…Saint Iosephus Wang RumeiSaint Iosephus Wang YumeiHe lived during a time of great turmoil and persecution for Catholics in China.Saint Iosephus Yuan GengyinHe was born around 1853 in Hui, Zaoqiang, Hebei, China.Saint Iosephus Yuan ZaideHe is venerated for his unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice in the face of persecution.Saint Iosephus ZhangHe was born around 1831 and dedicated his life to religious studies at the Su-tchuen seminary.Saint Iosephus Zhang DapengIn the annals of Christian witness, there are moments when a single act of hospitality becomes the prelude to an eternal sacrifice.Saint IphigeniaThough the precise date and place of her birth remain unknown, her spiritual journey began when she encountered the teachings of the…Saint IraisShe was born in Egypt during an era of great religious turmoil, and her life ultimately ended tragically as she became a martyr in the…Saint IrchardHe was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life.Saint IrenaeusIrenaeus, also known as Εἰρηναῖος (Eirēnaîos), was a Greek bishop active during the second century AD, noted for his role in guiding and…Saint Irenaeus The SoldierNot much is known about his personal life or background, but his unwavering devotion to the Christian faith has made him an exemplar of…Saint Irenaeus of ArmeniaAlthough little is known about his specific life and accomplishments, his unwavering faith and dedication to the Christian cause have made…ArmeniaSaint Irenaeus of ChiusiHe is best known for his unwavering faith and commitment to ministering to Christian prisoners and providing proper burial to martyrs.ChiusiSaint Irenaeus of LyonsHe was born around 130 AD in Smyrna, Asia Minor (modern Izmir, Turkey).LyonsSaint Irenaeus of RomeMartyrBorn in an unknown year, Irenaeus was martyred during the persecutions of Valerian, an emperor who vehemently opposed Christianity.RomeSaint Irenaeus of SirmiumHe was born in the city of Sirmium, located in Pannonia, which is present-day Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.SirmiumSaint Irenaeus of ThessalonicaHe was born in Thessalonica, a city in the Roman province of Macedonia (modern-day Greece).ThessalonicaSaint IrenarcusHowever, his life took a remarkable turn when he was deeply moved by the incredible courage and unwavering faith of the Christians he was…Saint IreneLittle is known about her early life, except that at the age of around 14, she had a life-changing encounter that altered the course of her…

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