The Saints
"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
He was highly regarded as a favorite and trusted servant in the imperial court.
Saint Alexander of Sabine
As a martyr, he bravely stood up for his faith and ultimately gave his life for it.
Saint Basura of Masil
He is widely recognized for his unwavering faith and martyrdom during the persecutions of Diocletian.
Saint Omer
After the death of his parents, he entered the Benedictine monastery at Luxeuil, France in 617 under the guidance of…
Saint Wulfhilda
She lived during the 10th century in England.
Saint Gorgonio of Rome
Not much is known about his early life or his family background, but his devotion to the faith and dedication to…
Saint Gorgonio
In the shadowed depths of the Eternal City, where stone walls whisper the prayers of the faithful, the witness of blood…
Saint Rufinian
He is often remembered as the brother of Saint Rufinus and a martyr for his unwavering faith in Christ.
Saint Giacinto
Giacinto Gaggia (8 October 1847 - 15 April 1933) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of…
Saint Engelram of Metz
Unfortunately, very little is known about his life, and there are limited historical records available.
Saint Rufinus
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
He was born around the year 480 and dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.
Saint Osmanna
She lived during the 7th century and dedicated her life to serving God as a Benedictine nun.
Saint Joseph of Volokolamsk
Born in 1440 in Lithuania, he dedicated his life to serving God and promoting spiritual discipline.
Saint Severian
Although much about his early life remains unknown, he is remembered for his witness of the martyrdom of the Forty…
Saint Straton
Unfortunately, information about his life is somewhat scarce, but the accounts that have survived paint a vivid picture…
Saint Tiburtius
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
He came from a humble background as the son of farmers but displayed exceptional academic ability.
Saint Kieran The Younger
He was the son of Beoit, a carpenter and chariot builder, and grew up in a devout Christian family.
Saint Gorgonius of Nicomedia
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
She is best known as the mother of Saint Edith of Wilton, who herself became a prominent saint.
Saint Bettelin of Stafford
He was one of the several hermits living around Croyland in Lincolnshire, England, who were under the authority of the…
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Page 39Saint Mawnan of Cornwall
He is listed on various calendars in the British Isles and is honored with a town in Cornwall named after him.
Saint Maxellende
Saint Maxellendis
Though her parents arranged a marriage for her with Harduin of Solesmes, Maxellendis felt a profound and sacred calling…
Saint Maxentia of Beauvais
Saint Maxentia, also known as Saint Maxentia of Beauvais, was an Anchoress who lived near Senlis, France.
Saint Maxentiolus
He served as abbot of the monastery at Marmoutier near Tours, France.
Saint Maxentius of Poitou
He was born around 448 in the city of Agde, France, to devout Christian parents who instilled in him a deep faith from a…
Saint Maxima
She is recognized as one of the holy martyrs who suffered persecution for their faith.
Saint Maxima The Martyr
While not much is known about her early life, historical records indicate that she was married to Saint Montanus The…
Saint Maxima of Fréjus
Born in Callian, France, details about her early life are scarce.
Saint Maxima of Lisbon
She came from a devout Christian family and was raised in the faith alongside her sister, Saint Julia of Lisbon, and her…
Saint Maxime
Saint Maximian
Saint Maximian of Bagaia
Born in the fourth century, little is known about his early life and family background.
Saint Maximian of Beauvais
Born in an unknown date, Maximian was a devout Christian and felt a strong calling to share the Gospel with others.
Saint Maximian of Ravenna
He was ordained as a priest and demonstrated exceptional piety and devotion to his faith from an early age.
Saint Maximian of Syracuse
Born in Sicily, Italy, Maximian dedicated his life to the service of God and contributed immensely to the spread of…
Saint Maximian of Vercelli
Born in the early fifth century in the region of Tuscany, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.
Saint Maximianus The Soldier
Born in the 4th century, little is known about his early life and background.
Saint Maximilian
Born in an era and place now unknown, his life was defined by a profound conviction that the Christian teachings forbade…
Saint Maximilian Kolbe
He was the second of three sons born into a poor, devoutly Catholic family.
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