The Saints
"All the faithful of Christ are called to the fullness of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium 40). These men and women show us what a life surrendered to Christ looks like. Explore their feast days and let their witness draw you closer to Jesus.
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SaintsSaint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
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Saint Domingo Ibáñez De Erquicia
He is recognized as a Dominican priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith in the...
Saint Athanasia of Timia
Born in Aegina, Greece, she lived during the 9th century and lived a life dedicated to serving God and her fellow...
Saint Eusebius of Rome
He became widely known for his staunch defense of the Nicene Creed, particularly against the Arian heresy.
Blesseds Domingo Ibáñez de Erquicia Pérez de Lete and Franciscus Shōemon
In the shadow of Mount Unzen and the harbor of Nagasaki, the soil was watered with the blood of the faithful.
Saint Arnould
The most striking feature of this holy man’s life was the radical conversion from the violence of the battlefield to...
Saint Ursicino
Saint Marcellus
Saint Marcellus of Apamea
Born in Cyprus, he dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Christianity.
Saint Demetrius of Africa
Born in Africa, precise details about his life and background are unfortunately scarce, as only fragments of historical...
Saint Franciso Shoyemon
In the twilight of the sixteenth century and the dawn of the seventeenth, the Japanese archipelago became a field of...
Saint Ursicius of Nicomedia
Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the region of Illyrium, which is...
Saint Eberhard of Einsiedeln
As a monk, he is especially remembered for his role as the founder and first abbot of Einsiedeln Abbey, located in...
Saint Eusebius of Palestine
He was born in late 3rd century Palestine and became one of the most renowned Christian scholars of his time.
Saint Callistus of Todi
He was born in Todi, Italy around the year 523 and later became the Bishop of Todi.
Saint Antony Primaldo
He gained recognition for his personal piety and devoutness.
Saint Werenfridus
As a devoted follower of Christ, he pursued a life of solitude and study as a hermit in Ireland.
Saint Arnulf of Soissons
He was a French nobleman who led a distinguished career as a soldier under King Robert and King Henry I.
Saint Maximilian Kolbe
He was the second of three sons born into a poor, devoutly Catholic family.
Saint Fachanan of Ross
He is revered for his role in founding a monastery and school in the Rosscarbery area, which later became renowned for...
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Page 12Martyrs of Kyoto
The Martyrs of Kyoto, also known collectively as the "Fifty-two Japanese lay people," were a group of devout...
Martyrs of La Tejera
The Martyrs of La Tejera, also known as the Blessed Abilio Sáiz López, Blessed Celestino José Alonso Villar, Blessed...
Martyrs of La Torre De Fontaubella
The Martyrs of La Torre de Fontaubella, also known as Antoni Nogués Martí, Joan Rofes Sancho, Josep Maria Sancho Toda,...
Martyrs of Laodicea
The Martyrs of Laodicea were a group of three Christians who were martyred together in the city of Laodicea in Syria.
Martyrs of Lesbos
The Martyrs of Lesbos refer to a group of five young Christian women who were martyred together for their faith.
Martyrs of Lichfield
The Martyrs of Lichfield, also known as the Unknown Martyrs of Lichfield, were a group of Christians who suffered...
Martyrs of Lucania
The Martyrs of Lucania, also known as the Eleven Christians Martyred Together, were a group of individuals who bravely...
Martyrs of Lycopolis
The Martyrs of Lycopolis, also known as the Lycopolis Martyrs, were a group of six Christian soldiers who were martyred...
Martyrs of Lyons And Vienne
The Martyrs of Lyons and Vienne were a group of 48 Christians who lived in the areas of Vienne and Lyon, France during...
Martyrs of Maleville
The Martyrs of Maleville, also known as the 50 Mercedarian friars, were a group of religious men who were brutally...
Martyrs of Manzanares
The Martyrs of Manzanares, also known as the Daimiel Martyrs, were a group of Passionist priests and clerics who were...
Martyrs of Marula
The Martyrs of Marula, also known as the Martyrs of Massylis, were three Christians who were martyred together for...
Martyrs of Maspujols
The Martyrs of Maspujols, also known as Josep Mañé March, Magí Civit Roca, and Miquel Rué Gené, were three priests from...
Martyrs of Massilitani
The Martyrs of Massilitani, also known as the Martyrs of Massili, Martyrs of Massilei, or Martyrs of Massulitani, are a...
Martyrs of Masyla
The Martyrs of Masyla, also known as the Massylitan Martyrs, were a group of Christians who were martyred in the city...
Martyrs of Meros
The Martyrs of Meros, also known as the Martyrs of Phrygia, were a group of three Christians who were tortured and...
Martyrs of Mesopotamia
The Martyrs of Mesopotamia, also known as the Unknown Martyrs, were a group of devout Christians who suffered martyrdom...
Martyrs of Messina
The Martyrs of Messina were a group of approximately 30 Benedictine monks and nuns who were sent to establish...
Martyrs of Mount Sinai
The Martyrs of Mount Sinai were a group of 38 monks who resided on Mount Sinai and suffered martyrdom at the hands of...
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