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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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Saints Celebrated Today

Saint David Roldánlara

Saint

Tragedy struck his family at a young age, as his father passed away when David was only a year old.

Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Observance

It commemorates the belief that the Virgin Mary, following her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heaven.

Saint Simplician of Milan

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Raised in a Christian family, he grew up with a deep devotion to the Catholic faith.

Saint Arduinus of Rimini

Saint

Arduinus was born in Rimini, Italy, and dedicated his life to the service of God from an early age.

Saint Arnulphus of Soissons

Saint

Eleventh-century nobleman of Brabant (in modern Belgium).

Saint Luis Batiz Sainz

Saint

From a young age, he demonstrated remarkable piety and devotion to his faith.

Saint Manuel Moralez

Saint

He grew up in a poverty-stricken family and faced several challenges throughout his life.

Saint Salvador Lara Puente

Saint

He grew up in a devout Catholic family and developed a strong religious faith from a young age.

Saint Alypius

Saint

Saint Simpliciano

Saint

Saint Tarsicio

Saint

Saint Alfredo

Saint

The enduring stone structures of Hildesheim stand as a silent testament to the pastoral vision of a prelate whose name...

Saint Hyacinth of Poland

Saint

The true distinction of this holy man lies not in the specifics of his birth or death, which remain shrouded in the...

Saint Napoleon of Alexandria

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Born in Egypt, little is known about his early life and family background.

Saint Stanislaus Kostka

Saint

He was born into a noble family and was the son of a senator.

Saint Alipius of Tagaste

Saint

Born in Tagaste, North Africa, he has come to be remembered as a close friend and companion of Saint Augustine of...

Saint Tarcisius

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Despite the limited information available about his life, his martyrdom story and his veneration over the centuries...

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Saint Egilhard of Cornelimünster

Saint

Very little is known about his early life, including his date of birth or upbringing.

Saint Egilo

Saint

He is remembered for his significant contributions to the restoration of monasteries and the establishment of new ones...

Saint Egwin

Saint

Saint Egwin of Worcester

Saint

Born in the 7th century in England, he dedicated his life to the service of God from a young age, becoming a...

Saint Eigil of Fulda

Saint

He was fortunate to be the nephew of Saint Sturmi of Fulda, a highly respected and influential figure in the monastic...

Saint Eigrad

Saint

He is widely recognized as the brother of Saint Samson of York and a devoted spiritual student of Saint Illtyd.

Saint Eingan of Llanengan

Saint

Born into a noble British lineage, Eingan decided to abandon his worldly position and embrace a life of solitude and...

Saint Einhildis of Hohenburg

Saint

She was the abbess of the nearby monastery of Niedermunster.

Saint Eithne

Saint

According to tradition, she and her sister, while still young, met the Apostle of Ireland, Saint Patrick, near the...

Saint Eladio

Saint

The path of spiritual maturity is rarely linear, yet few careers illuminate the journey from secular authority to...

Saint Elaeth The King

Saint

His life is a remarkable story of transformation from a king to a devoted monk, and his spiritual journey is an...

Saint Elaphius of Châlons

Saint

Saint Elaphius, also known as Saint Elaphius of Châlons, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church.

Saint Elbod of Bangor

Saint

Born in mid-8th century Wales, little is known about his early life, but he ultimately gained recognition for his...

Saint Eldrado

Saint

At the rugged foot of the Moncenisio mountain, where the valley of Susa opens into the Italian Alps, a community of...

Saint Eleazar

Saint

The Seven Holy Maccabee Brothers and Saint Eleazar , martyrs Commemoration of the passion of the Seven Holy Maccabee...

Saint Eleazar of Lyons

Saint

Although not much is known about his early life, his courageous faith and unwavering commitment to Christ have made him...

Saint Elena Guerra

Saint

Saint Elerius

Saint

As a Pre-Congregation saint, his canonization predates the formal process established by the Catholic Church.

Saint Elesbaan of Ethiopia

Saint

He is remembered for his significant contributions to defending Christianity against attacks in both Ethiopia and the...

Saint Eleucadio

Saint
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