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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 Menas KallikeladosMartyrHe is believed to have been born...Saint Menas of ConstantinopleBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, he eventually rose to become the Patriarch of Constantinople and played a significant role in the religious and…ConstantinopleSaint Menas of SinaiBorn in an unidentified year, Menas dedicated his life to the monastic lifestyle, ultimately becoming the abbot of the renowned monastery…SinaiSaint Menas the SoldierMartyrUnfortunately, the exact time and place of his death have been lost over time.Saint MenefridaWhile not much information about her life has survived, she is believed to be related to Brychan of Brycheiniog, a prominent Welsh saint…Saint Meneleus of MénatBorn in Anjou, France, his exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed to be around the early 8th century.MénatSaint MeneusUnfortunately, very little information about his life has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Saint MenignusSaint Menignus of PariumHe lived during a time of intense persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius, who sought to suppress the faith throughout the…PariumSaint MennaShe lived during the 4th century in the region of Lorraine, which is part of modern-day France.Saint Menna of SannioHe was born in Vitulano, Lombardy (in modern Benevento, Italy) and is believed to have lived during the 6th century.SannioSaint Mennone the CenturionHe was born in an era when Christianity was severely persecuted and faced numerous challenges in his journey towards faith.Saint Menulphus of QuimperHe is primarily associated with the city of Quimper in the region of Brittany, which is now part of modern-day France.QuimperSaint MercurialeSaint Mercurialis of ForliHe is renowned for his tireless efforts in converting pagans and combating the heresy of Arianism.ForliSaint MercuriusMartyrHis parents were converts to Christianity and named him 'Philopateer' or 'Lover of the Father.Saint Mercurius of CaesareaMartyrHe was born in Caesarea, Cappadocia, which is located in present-day Turkey.CaesareaSaint Mercurius the SoldierLittle is known about his early life, but it is believed that he followed in his father's footsteps and became a soldier in the same army.Saint Mercury of LentiniHe is remembered for his unwavering faith and martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Licinius and Governor Tertyllus.LentiniSaint MerewennaShe was born in the 10th century, but the exact date of her birth is unknown.

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