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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 LeocriciaIn the shadowed corridors of faith during the height of Islamic rule in Al-Andalus, a quiet revolution took place not with swords, but with…Saint Leocritia of CordobaBorn to wealthy Moorish parents, Leocritia converted to Christianity, a decision that led to her family disowning and driving her out.CordobaSaint Leodegarius of AutunHe was the son of nobles Bobilo and Saint Sigrada and had a brother named Gerinus.AutunSaint LeolucaThe spiritual legacy of this holy man is defined not by a single deed, but by a rare and harmonious balance between two distinct paths of…Saint Leolucas of CorleoneUnfortunately, at an early age, Leolucas was orphaned and left to take care of the family estate and supervise the herds.CorleoneSaint Leon of ChietiWhile limited information is available about his life, the importance of his role as the bishop of Chieti is significant.ChietiSaint LeonardBorn around 500 AD, Leonard converted to Christianity along with King Clovis I at Christmas in 496.Saint Leonard MurialdoHe was born into a wealthy and pious family, offering him a solid foundation in his faith.Saint Leonard of AvranchesHowever, his life took a dramatic turn when he encountered a religious experience that transformed him into a devout follower of…AvranchesSaint Leonard of NoblacHe lived during the reign of the pagan King Clovis I, serving as part of the royal court.NoblacSaint Leonard of Port MauriceHe was the son of Domenico Casanova, a sea captain, and Anna Maria Benza.Port MauriceSaint Leonard of ReresbyBorn in Thryberg, Yorkshire, England, in the 13th century, he led a life marked by extraordinary faith and valor as a crusader.ReresbySaint Leonard of VandœuvreWhile historical documents provide limited information about his life, his devotion to God and his contributions to the religious community…VandœuvreSaint Leonardo MurialdoHis call to the priesthood did not manifest until late in his education in Savona; he pursued ecclesial studies and was ordained in 1851…Saint Leonardo da Porto Maurizio CasanovaThe spiritual landscape of Rome was profoundly shaped by the presence of men who dedicated their lives to the humble ideals of the…Saint LeoneIn the quiet corridors of Church history, where the names of many are preserved only in liturgical calendars, a few figures stand out for…Saint Leoniano of VienneNot much is known about his early life, but historical documents suggest that he was captured by barbarians and taken as a prisoner to…VienneSaint Leonidas of AlexandriaMartyrBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, it is believed that he lived during the second and third centuries.AlexandriaSaint Leonidas of ConstantinopleWhile details regarding his birth, early life, and family background are unknown, his martyrdom has left an indelible mark on the history…ConstantinopleSaint LeonidesMartyrThe blade fell in the shadow of a great city, sealing a life with the finality of blood on stone.

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