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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 OdwulfSaint Offa of BeneventoWhile there is limited information available about her life, her unwavering commitment to her religious vocation and her significant…BeneventoSaint Offa of EssexBorn in the 7th century, Offa inherited the crown of Essex and ruled as its king.EssexSaint OlafOlaf Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olaf, Olaf the Holy, Olaf II, and Olaf the Stout or 'Large', was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028.Saint Olaf IIHe was the son of Harald Grenske, King of Norway, and Åsta Gudbrandsdatter.Saint Olaus of SwedenHe was born in the early 10th century in Birca, Sweden, which is close to modern-day Stockholm.SwedenSaint OlceseHe was born and raised in the region of Gaul, which is present-day France.Saint OlgaShe ruled during the time when her son Sviatoslav was away or underage.Saint Olga of KievShe was born in 879 in Pskov, Russia.KievSaint OlivaSaint Oliva of AnagniUnfortunately, no other reliable information about her has survived, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.AnagniSaint Oliva of BresciaMartyrWhile some aspects of her life remain unknown or unrecorded, her legacy as a brave martyr stands as a testament to her faith and dedication…BresciaSaint Oliver PlunkettMartyrHe came from a noble family that supported King Charles I and the fight for Irish national freedom from England.Saint Oliver of AnconaBorn in Italy, Saint Oliver joined the Benedictine Order and became a monk at the Santa Maria di Portonuovo monastery in Ancona.AnconaSaint Olympiad of ConstantinopleShe was born in Constantinople and lived during the 4th and 5th centuries AD.ConstantinopleSaint OlympiadesShe was born in Amelia, Umbria, Italy, during the time of the Roman Empire, in the third century.Saint Olympiades of PersiaLittle is known about his early life or family background, but historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the early…PersiaSaint OlympiasOlympias, also known as Saint Olympias and sometimes known as Olympias the Younger to distinguish her from her aunt of the same name…Saint Olympias of ConstantinopleTragically, she became an orphan at a young age, but this did not deter her from seeking a virtuous life.ConstantinopleSaint Olympius The TribuneHe is best remembered for his unwavering faith and the ultimate sacrifice he made for his beliefs.

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