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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 Isidore of BesançonSadly, most of the records and information about his life were lost during the French Revolution, leaving us with very little knowledge…BesançonSaint Isidore of ChiosBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, it is believed that he lived during the reign of Emperor Decius in the 3rd century AD.ChiosSaint Isidore of CordobaBorn in the city of Cordoba, Spain, he was a contemporary of Saint Eulogius and a spiritual student of Saint Elias of Cordoba.CordobaSaint Isidore of NitriaHe served as the bishop of Nitria, a desert region in Egypt that is now known as Al Barnuji.NitriaSaint Isidore of PelusiumHe was born around 375 in Alexandria, Egypt.PelusiumSaint Isidore of ScétéDesert hermit.ScétéSaint Isidore of SevilleHe came from a pious family, as his parents Severianus and Theodora were known for their devotion to the faith.SevilleSaint Ismael of MeneviaBorn in Brittany, France, Saint Ismael was the son of Budic, the prince of Cornouaille.MeneviaSaint IsmidonTo traverse the known world in pursuit of spiritual truth is a rare calling, yet to do so twice from the seat of a bishop is a testament to…Saint Ismidone of DieBorn in Grenoble, France, Ismidone embarked on a remarkable spiritual journey that saw him rise to the position of Bishop of Die, Gaul (in…DieSaint IsraelSaint Israel of LimogesFrom an early age, he showed great piety and a deep commitment to his faith.LimogesSaint Isserninus of IrelandHe was a Bishop who worked closely with Saint Patrick in the fifth century, playing a crucial role in the evangelization of the Irish…IrelandSaint István PongráczBorn around 1583 in Vintu de Jos, Alba, Hungary (now in Romania), István Pongrácz felt a deep calling to serve God from an early age.Saint ItaIn the rugged landscape of early Christian Ireland, the establishment of a religious community was a profound act of spiritual warfare and…Saint Ita of KilleedyShe lived in the 6th century and is considered one of the most important female saints in Irish history.KilleedySaint ItaloNot much is known about his early life, but historical records indicate that he was born in southern Italy.Saint IthamarIn the annals of the early English Church, a significant transition occurred when leadership began to pass from foreign missionaries to the…Saint Ithamar of RochesterHe holds the distinction of being the first Anglo-Saxon to be ordained a bishop, succeeding Saint Paulinus of York to the see of Rochester,…RochesterSaint Ithier of NeversBorn in Nogent-sur-Vernisson, France, he lived a life of compassion and selflessness dedicated to the well-being and spiritual growth of…Nevers

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