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"All the faithful of Christ are called to the fullness of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium 40). These men and women show us what a life surrendered to Christ looks like. Explore their feast days and let their witness draw you closer to Jesus.

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Saint Dorotheus of Nicomedia

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He was highly regarded as a favorite and trusted servant in the imperial court.

Saint Alexander of Sabine

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As a martyr, he bravely stood up for his faith and ultimately gave his life for it.

Saint Basura of Masil

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He is widely recognized for his unwavering faith and martyrdom during the persecutions of Diocletian.

Saint Omer

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After the death of his parents, he entered the Benedictine monastery at Luxeuil, France in 617 under the guidance of…

Saint Wulfhilda

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She lived during the 10th century in England.

Saint Gorgonio of Rome

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Not much is known about his early life or his family background, but his devotion to the faith and dedication to…

Saint Gorgonio

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In the shadowed depths of the Eternal City, where stone walls whisper the prayers of the faithful, the witness of blood…

Saint Rufinian

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He is often remembered as the brother of Saint Rufinus and a martyr for his unwavering faith in Christ.

Saint Giacinto

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Giacinto Gaggia (8 October 1847 - 15 April 1933) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of…

Saint Engelram of Metz

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Unfortunately, very little is known about his life, and there are limited historical records available.

Saint Rufinus

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While little is known about his life, he is believed to have lived in the third century and was the brother of another…

Saint Valentinian of Chur

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He was born around the year 480 and dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.

Saint Osmanna

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She lived during the 7th century and dedicated her life to serving God as a Benedictine nun.

Saint Joseph of Volokolamsk

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Born in 1440 in Lithuania, he dedicated his life to serving God and promoting spiritual discipline.

Saint Severian

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Although much about his early life remains unknown, he is remembered for his witness of the martyrdom of the Forty…

Saint Straton

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Unfortunately, information about his life is somewhat scarce, but the accounts that have survived paint a vivid picture…

Saint Tiburtius

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Born in Rome, Italy, during the 7th century, Tiburtius grew up in a devout Christian family that instilled in him a deep…

Saint Peter Claver

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He came from a humble background as the son of farmers but displayed exceptional academic ability.

Saint Kieran The Younger

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He was the son of Beoit, a carpenter and chariot builder, and grew up in a devout Christian family.

Saint Gorgonius of Nicomedia

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His life story takes us back to the time of the Roman Empire when Christianity was seen as a threat to the pagan beliefs…

Saint Wilfrida

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She is best known as the mother of Saint Edith of Wilton, who herself became a prominent saint.

Saint Bettelin of Stafford

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He was one of the several hermits living around Croyland in Lincolnshire, England, who were under the authority of the…

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Saint Junian

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From a young age, Junian felt a deep calling to religious life and devoted himself to a life of solitude and…

Saint Junian of Mairé

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Although limited information is available about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the 6th century.

Saint Juniper

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Born in the twelfth century, his exact date of birth is not known, and very few details of his early life have been…

Saint Junipero Serra

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At the age of 15, he entered the Franciscan University at Palma, Spain, and two years later, he joined the Order, taking…

Saint Jurmin

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He was born in England, but not much is known about his early life.

Saint Just

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Justus, was a renowned martyr and holy figure of the Catholic Church.

Saint Justa of Sardinia

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Born in Sardinia, Italy, Justa lived her life in devotion to her faith and providing inspiration to her fellow…

Saint Justin

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90–100 AD – 165 AD) was an early Christian apologist and philosopher, known for his philosophical approach to…

Saint Justin Martyr

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He was born around the year 100 in Nablus, Palestine.

Saint Justin of Chieti

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He was born in the early 6th century and is believed to have died around 540 AD.

Saint Justin of Paris

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Unfortunately, limited information about his life has been preserved, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive…

Saint Justin of Rome

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Born in Flavia Neapolis (modern-day Nablus) in Palestine, Justin was born into a pagan family around the year 100 AD.

Saint Justina of Antioch

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She is remembered for her unwavering faith and her ability to convert even the most devoted pagans.

Saint Justina of Bellusco

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Born in Bellusco, Italy, her exact dates of birth and upbringing are not widely known.

Saint Justina of Constantinople

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Unfortunately, very little information about her life has survived, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive or…

Saint Justina of Mainz

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She is celebrated for her unwavering faith and martyrdom during the invasion of the Huns in Mainz, Germany.

Saint Justina of Padua

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While some medieval documents mistakenly described her as a disciple of Saint Peter the Apostle, it is unlikely as she…

Saint Justina of Sardinia

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Unfortunately, limited information is available regarding her life and specific details, but her courageous and…

Saint Justina of Seville

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Born into a family of potters, Justina and her sister Rufina were the daughters of a skilled potter who passed down the…

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