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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 Epaphras of Colosse

Saint

Born in Colossae, Epaphras was deeply influenced by the teachings of Saint Paul, who refers to him in his letters to...

Saint Epaphroditus

Saint

Saint Epaphroditus of Terracina

Saint

It is believed that he may have been one of the Seventy Apostles, and also the Epaphroditus mentioned by Saint Paul the...

Saint Eparchius of Périgord

Saint

Hailing from a noble family, he was the son and heir of the Duke of Périgord.

Saint Ephebus of Terni

Saint

He lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor Aurelius, a time marked by religious persecution against Christians.

Saint Ephrathus The Thaumaturgist

Saint

Although specific details of his early life are scarce, Ephrathus is believed to have been born in the 9th century.

Saint Ephrem

Saint

Ephrem the Syrian (c.

Saint Ephrem of Jerusalem

Saint

He served as the 13th bishop of Jerusalem during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century.

Saint Ephrem of Syria

Saint

Historically, not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he may have been the son of a pagan...

Saint Ephysius of Sardinia

Saint
Martyr

He gained the favor of the emperor Diocletian, who appointed him as governor of the island of Sardinia, which was under...

Saint Epicharis

Saint

Unfortunately, very little information about her life has survived, making it difficult to construct a comprehensive...

Saint Epicharis of Rome

Saint

Although not much is known about his early life or family, his unwavering faith and commitment to his beliefs make him...

Saint Epictetus of Ostia

Saint

Born in the early 3rd century, he lived during a time of intense persecution against Christians under the Roman Empire.

Saint Epifanio

Saint

In the shadow of crumbling imperial walls and the shifting tides of history, a figure emerged whose name became...

Saint Epigmenius of Rome

Saint

He is believed to have been martyred in the persecutions of Diocletian, a Roman emperor who unleashed widespread...

Saint Epimachus of Melusio

Saint

His courageous act of defiance against the pagan altars and statues ultimately led to his imprisonment, torture, and...

Saint Epimachus of Pelusium

Saint

The third century presented a crucible for the faithful in Egypt, a time when the Empire sought to unify itself through...

Saint Epimachus of Rome

Saint

Unfortunately, not much is known about his life prior to his martyrdom, and there are limited details about his early...

Saint Epiphana

Saint

Unfortunately, very little reliable information about her has survived.

Saint Epiphanes of Besançon

Saint

Unfortunately, very little is known about his life and the details surrounding his martyrdom have been lost over time.

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