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The Saints
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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Patron SaintsEvery cause, and who is invoked for it.Saints by CountryBy the country of birth or of the work.Saints & Blesseds by Religious TraditionBy religious order and tradition.Liturgical CalendarThe year's feasts, season by season.My SaintThe saint who shares your name or your birthday.A to ZEvery record by name, one letter at a time.
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Saint Optatus of AuxerreHis exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed that he was born in the 5th century.AuxerreSaint Optatus of MilevisHe was raised as a pagan but later converted to Christianity, opting for a life dedicated to the teachings of Jesus Christ.MilevisSaint OranSaint OrannaWhile there are multiple stories about her origin, they all agree that she was deaf and that she evangelized the area between the Saar and…Saint Ordonius of AstorgaBorn in Astorga, Spain, in the 11th century, precise details about his early life and family are scarce.AstorgaSaint OrensSaint Orentius of AuchHe gained a reputation for his exceptional holiness, which led the people of Auch to insist that he become their bishop.AuchSaint Orentius of LoretHe was married to Saint Patientia of Loret and resided near Huesca, Spain.LoretSaint OrestesSaint Orestes of CappadociaBorn in Tyana, Cappadocia (in modern-day Turkey), Orestes dedicated his life to serving others through his profession as a physician.CappadociaSaint OriculusRegrettably, the specific names of his fellow martyrs have not been passed down through history, and little is known about his life before…Saint Ormond of MairéBorn in France, he dedicated his life to the service of God within the monastic community, leaving a lasting impact on the region through…MairéSaint Orontius of LecceHe was the son of Publius, a Roman imperial treasurer, and the nephew of Saint Fortunatus.LecceSaint Orontius of PuigcerdaHe was the brother of Saint Vincent, a fellow servant of the Gospel, and collaborated closely with him and Saint Victor of Puigcerda in…PuigcerdaSaint OroraUnfortunately, very little detailed information about Saint Orora's life has survived.Saint Orosia de JacaSaint OrsisiusA devoted disciple of Saint Pachomius, the foundational figure of cenobitic monasticism, Orsisius dedicated himself to the contemplative…Saint OrsoSaint OrtaireSaint Ortario of LandellesBorn in the 7th century, he dedicated his life to serving God and helping the poor and sick in his community.Landelles
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