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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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Saints

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

Today's Readings (USCCB)

Saints Celebrated Today

Saint Domnina of Aegea

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Born in Aegea, Cilicia (in Asia Minor), she lived during the 3rd century AD.

Saint Abbondius of Rome

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Although there is limited information available about his life, his sacrifice and devotion to the faith have made him a...

Saint Apollinaris of Rheims

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in an unknown year, Apollinaris lived in Rheims, France, during the third century.

Saint Flavian of Autun

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in the early part of the seventh century, little is known about his early life and upbringing.

Saint Maximus of Ostia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was one of a group of Christians who were martyred during the persecutions of Alexander Severus.

Saint Lupo of Novi

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Not much is known about his life, but his courageous witness to the faith and ultimate sacrifice have made him an...

Saint Zaccheus

Saint

Saint Antonio di Gerace

Saint

The rugged landscapes of Southern Italy have long served as a sanctuary for souls seeking the silence of God.

Saint Flavien

Saint

The landscape of the Gallic church during the late fifth and early sixth centuries was one of profound transformation,...

Saint Zacchaeus of Jerusalem

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He is believed to have lived during the 2nd century AD.

Saint Desideratus of Verdun

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He came from the Gallic nobility, being the son of Gondebald de Bourgogne of Lyons and an unidentified noble woman from...

Saint Marcian of Saignon

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in Saignon, France, in the 8th century, not much is known about Marcian's early life and education.

Saint Tydfil

Saint
Pre-Congregation

She was the daughter of Saint Brychan of Brecknock, a revered figure in Welsh Christianity.

Saint Minervius of Lyons

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While there is limited information available about his life, his martyrdom and subsequent veneration in the Church have...

Saint Quiriacus of Ostia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While not much is known about his early life and background, Quiriacus became a prominent figure in the Catholic Church...

Saint Hilarinus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He lived during the 8th century and devoted his life to the service of God and the community.

Saint Victor of Vita

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He is best known for his writings on the persecutions by the Arian Vandals, which have survived and provide valuable...

Saint Luppus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born into the condition of slavery, his identity was profoundly shaped by his unwavering faith in Christ.

Saint Timothy of Rheims

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his early life and background.

Saint Anthony of Gerace

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He lived during the 10th century and is known for his ascetic physical practices, deep prayer life, and reputation as a...

Saint Asterius of Aegea

Saint
Pre-Congregation

In the annals of the early Church, few testimonies shine as brightly as that of a humble witness whose name is Asterius...

Saint Eleazar of Lyons

Saint
Pre-Congregation

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

Saint Altigianus

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Born in an unknown date, Altigianus lived during the Early Medieval period and dedicated his life to the service of God.

Saint Claudius of Aegea

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in Aegea, Cilicia (in Asia Minor), little is known about his early life and family background.

Saint Theonilla of Aegea

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Unfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but her unwavering faith and devotion to Christ...

Saint Neon of Aegea

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, he lived in the region of Aegea during the reign of the...

Saint Rose of Lima

Saint

She was the daughter of Spanish immigrants who had settled in the New World.

Saint Ireneus of Rome

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Saint Éoghan of Ardstraw

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in Leinster, Ireland, in the 6th century, Éoghan's life was marked by a series of remarkable events that...

Saint Archelaus of Ostia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While there is limited information available about his life, historical documents suggest that he was a deacon and part...

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Saint Hildegund

Saint

Little is known about her early life, but it is believed that she grew up in a devout Catholic household and received a...

Saint Hildelith of Barking

Saint

She was born in England and lived during the 7th and 8th centuries.

Saint Hildemar of Beauvais

Saint

While not much information is available about his life, his contributions to the Church and his unwavering faith make...

Saint Hildemarca of Fécamp

Saint

She is best known for her role in governing the monastery founded by Saint Wandrille in Fécamp.

Saint Hildemarque

Saint

In the turbulent seas of seventh-century Neustria, where political ambition often drowned out Christian charity, one...

Saint Hilduard

Saint

The northern frontiers of Christendom were defined not by walls, but by the resolve of those who carried the light into...

Saint Hiltrude

Saint

In the rugged and spiritually vibrant landscape of Hainault, within the territory that is now recognized as France, a...

Saint Hiltrude of Liessies

Saint

She is best known for her life as a recluse near Liessies, a small village located in what is now modern-day France.

Saint Himelin

Saint

Himelin was born in Ireland and dedicated his life to serving God as a priest.

Saint Himerius

Saint

Born around the 6th century, little is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to a life of prayer and...

Saint Himerius of Amelia

Saint

He was born in Calabria, southern Italy, in an unknown year.

Saint Himier

Saint

In the rugged embrace of the Suze valley, where the Alps rise steeply against the sky, a solitary figure once walked...

Saint Hippolyte

Saint

In the rugged, forested landscapes where the Jura Mountains rise to meet the plains of the Lyons region, a figure of...

Saint Hippolytus of Africa

Saint

He is referred to as "of Africa" to distinguish him from Saint Hippolytus of Rome, who lived in the third century.

Saint Hippolytus of Antioch

Saint

He was born in Syria and lived during the 3rd century AD.

Saint Hippolytus of Atripalda

Saint

He dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith and converting people from the worship of the pagan goddess...

Saint Hippolytus of Belley

Saint

He was born in the region of Jura, France, around the 8th century, and went on to lead a life dedicated to the service...

Saint Hippolytus of Mount Jura

Saint

Not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Gaul, which is now modern-day France.

Saint Hippolytus of Rome

Saint
Martyr

It was through his interactions with these prisoners that he became converted to the Christian faith.

Saint Hippolytus of Saintclaude

Saint

While there is limited information available about his life, the contributions and significance of his spiritual and...

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