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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 Sampson the HospitableSaint SamsonSaint Samson of YorkAt the age of seven, he was sent to the abbey of Llanwit Major in South Glamorgan for instruction under the renowned abbot Saint Illtud.YorkSaint Samthann of ClonbroneyBorn in Ireland, she lived during the 8th century and is believed to have died in 739 of natural causes.ClonbroneySaint SamuelHe lived during a tumultuous period of history, witnessing the Arab invasion of Egypt and enduring torture for his Christian faith.Saint SananusHe was one of the many Irish immigrants who, seeking a life of spirituality and holiness, journeyed to the Brittany coast in France.Saint Sancha of PortugalShe was the daughter of King Sancho I of Portugal and the sister of Blessed Mafilda and Saint Theresa of Portugal.PortugalSaint SanchoSaint Sanctan of KilldalesBorn in northern Britain, Sanctan was the son of King Sawyl Penuchel and Dechter.KilldalesSaint Sanctian of SensHe was the brother of Saint Augustine of Sens and Saint Benedicta of Sens.SensSaint Sanctinus of MeauxHe was born in the third century and little is known about his early life and upbringing.MeauxSaint Sanctius of CórdobaHe lived as a lifelong layman and dedicated Christian, committing himself to the service of God and the Church.CórdobaSaint SandilaUnfortunately, not much is known about his early life or his family background.Saint SandratusHe was born in an era of great political and religious turmoil, where tensions between different factions vying for power threatened the…Saint Sannudius of BagensenaLittle is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and his family background.BagensenaSaint Santino of VerdunNot much is known about the early life and background of Saint Santino, but his contributions to the spread of Christianity are significant.VerdunSaint SaporHe was born in the 4th century in Persia and grew up during a time of great religious conflict between Christianity and the Persian star…Saint Sapor of PersiaHe is celebrated as a courageous martyr who willingly gave his life for his faith.PersiaSaint Sara of AntiochMartyrShe lived during a time when Christianity was still a rapidly growing but persecuted religion in the Roman Empire.AntiochSaint SarbeliusRenouncing his former life and sacred duties, he embraced the faith with unwav
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