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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 Maximus of DurostorumRegrettably, very little information has survived concerning his life and specific acts of martyrdom.DurostorumSaint Maximus of EphesusNot much is known about his early life or background, but he is remembered for his unwavering faith and courageous witness to Christ.EphesusSaint Maximus of EvreuxSent by Pope Damasus I as a missionary to Gaul, Maximus labored to bring the light of the Gospel to the pagan peoples of that region.EvreuxSaint Maximus of IllyriaBorn in Illyria, a region in the Western Balkans, Saint Maximus lived during the early Christian era, around the 3rd century AD.IllyriaSaint Maximus of JerusalemBorn in Jerusalem in the 3rd century, Maximus embraced his faith with unwavering conviction.JerusalemSaint Maximus of MainzHe served as the Bishop of Mainz, Germany from 354 until his death in 378, and is remembered for his steadfast defense of the Catholic…MainzSaint Maximus of NaplesBorn in Naples, Italy, he dedicated his life to serving the Church, eventually becoming the Bishop of Naples in the year 359.NaplesSaint Maximus of NolaHe was born in Nola, Italy, in the early third century and dedicated his life to the service of God.NolaSaint Maximus of OstiaHe was one of a group of Christians who were martyred during the persecutions of Alexander Severus.OstiaSaint Maximus of PaduaAlthough information about his life is limited, he is widely recognized as a highly revered figure and miracle worker.PaduaSaint Maximus of PaviaNot much is known about his early life, but historical records indicate that he lived during the early part of the 6th century.PaviaSaint Maximus of PersiaLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was raised in the Christian faith and grew up with a deep devotion to…PersiaSaint Maximus of RiezHe was raised in a Christian home and from a young age, showed a strong inclination towards the religious life.RiezSaint Maximus of RomeBorn in the third century, the exact dates of his birth and early life remain unknown.RomeSaint Maximus of SabinaHe was born in Sabina, Italy, in an era when Christianity was still considered an illegal religion in the Roman Empire.SabinaSaint Maximus of TurinHe was born around 380 in Rhaetia, a region located in modern-day Switzerland.TurinSaint Maximus of VeronaAlthough not much is known about his life, he is celebrated for his unwavering commitment to defend the faith and his tireless efforts to…VeronaSaint Maximus of VienneHe was the son of Gundebertus and Magneldis, a noble couple.VienneSaint Maximus the ConfessorHe had a prestigious position as the chief secretary to Emperor Heraclius but chose to leave this post and become a monk at Chrysopolis.Saint May

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