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"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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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

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Saints Celebrated Today

Saint Bartholomew The Apostle

Saint
Martyr

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Bartolomé, Bartolomeo, and Nathanael bar Tolomai, was one of the Twelve...

Saint Jane Antide Thouret

Saint

She grew up in a humble family, the daughter of a tanner.

Saint Emily De Vialar

Saint

She was the eldest of three children and the only daughter of Baron James Augustine and Antoinette de Vialar.

Saint Sandratus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was born in an era of great political and religious turmoil, where tensions between different factions vying for...

Saint María Micaela of The Blessed Sacrament

Saint

She was the daughter of Miguel Desmaisières y Flores, a high-ranking officer in the Spanish army, and Bernarda López de...

Saint George Limniota

Saint

In the rugged spiritual landscape of eighth-century Bithynia, where the air was thick with the scent of incense and the...

Saint Tation

Saint

Saint Bartholomew

Saint

Saint Ouen

Saint

Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret

Saint

In an era defined by upheaval and the systematic dismantling of traditional religious structures, one woman stood as a...

Saint Taziano of Claudiopolis

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details of his family background.

Saint Abyce

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Little is known about her early life and background, but it is believed that she dedicated her life to serving God and...

Saint Agofridus of Lacroix

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Not much is known about his early life, but he is believed to be the brother of another saint, Saint Leofridus.

Saint Irchard

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life.

Saint Abban

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Despite the limited information available about his life, his devotion and impact on the Christian community have...

Saint Eutychius of Troas

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While some details about his life remain uncertain, his association with renowned apostles and important events in the...

Saint Patrick The Elder

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Although not much is known about his life, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the island.

Saint George Limniotes

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born around 635, he dedicated his life to pursuing a monastic lifestyle as a hermit amidst the tranquil surroundings of...

Saint Ouen of Rouen

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was the son of Aiga and Saint Authaire of La-Ferté.

Saint Eptadius of Autun

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was born into a wealthy and influential family, and from a young age, Eptadius displayed a serious nature, maturity,...

Saint Romanus of Nepi

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He served as the Bishop of Nepi, a town located in the central region of Italy, during the 1st century.

Saint Ptolemy of Nepi

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in the 1st century, he is believed to have been a spiritual student of Saint Peter the Apostle, which greatly...

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Saint Dionysius of Milan

Saint

He was born in Milan, Italy, in the 4th century and became the Bishop of Milan in the year 351.

Saint Dionysius of Pamphylia

Saint

He is believed to have been born in Pamphylia, which was a region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).

Saint Dionysius of Phrygia

Saint

He lived during a time when Christianity was gaining prominence in the Roman Empire, but paganism still held sway in...

Saint Dionysius of Ruthenia

Saint

Born in an unknown year, he devoted his life to the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and the service of God.

Saint Dionysius of Vienne

Saint

Despite limited information about his life and background, his contribution to the faith and his impact on his...

Saint Dionysius the Areopagite

Saint

Saint Dionysus of Armenia

Saint

He is honored as a martyr for his unwavering faith and his refusal to denounce Christianity during a time of intense...

Saint Dios the Wonderworker

Saint

Saint Dioscorides

Saint

In the annals of the early Church, where the blood of witnesses became the seed of the faithful, there shines the name...

Saint Dioscorides of Rome

Saint

Unfortunately, due to limited historical information, many details of his life remain unknown.

Saint Dioscorides of Smyrna

Saint

Unfortunately, due to the limited historical records that have survived, little is known about his life, and no...

Saint Dioscorus

Saint

Born in Alexandria, Egypt, during the reign of Emperor Valerian, Dioscorus dedicated his life to the service of God and...

Saint Dioscorus of Kynopolis

Saint

Our understanding of his life comes from historical documents, which provide insight into his time as a lector in a...

Saint Dioscurus of Egypt

Saint

Not much is known about his early life, but historical records indicate that he played an instrumental role in...

Saint Disciola of Poitiers

Saint

Little is known about the early life of Disciola, but her association with her uncle, who was known for his holiness...

Saint Discolio of Vercelli

Saint

Unfortunately, no records of his episcopate have survived, making it difficult to ascertain the exact details of his...

Saint Disibod

Saint

Saint Disibod of Disenberg

Saint

He is recognized as a would-be reformer, seeking to bring about positive change within the Church.

Saint Dismas

Saint

His story is recounted in the Gospels, particularly in the Gospel of Luke.

Saint Diuma

Saint

He is credited with founding a monastery in the area that eventually grew into the modern town of Peterborough.

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