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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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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 Jambert of Canterbury

Saint

He was born in the 8th century and rose to become the Abbot of Saint Augustine's Monastery in Canterbury, England.

Saint James

Saint

In the rugged, sun-scorched landscapes of ancient Palestine, a unique witness to the Christian faith emerged,...

Saint James Intercisus

Saint

He lived during a time when Christians faced severe persecution under Jezdigerd's rule.

Saint James Major

Saint

The privilege of witnessing the divine glory of the Transfiguration sets this disciple apart in the annals of the early...

Saint James The Confessor

Saint

Name: Saint James The Confessor Also known as: N/A Profile: Martyred for opposing iconoclasm.

Saint James The Deacon

Saint

Born in the 7th century in Italy, specific details about his early life are unfortunately not available.

Saint James The Greater

Saint

Saint James the Greater, also known as Iago, Jacobus de Oudere, Jacobus Major, Jakobus der Ältere, James Major, James...

Saint James The Hermit

Saint

Saint James the Hermit, also known as James the Palestinian, led a dramatic and transformative life that ultimately led...

Saint James The Lesser

Saint

Saint James the Lesser, also known as Jacobus Minor, James the Just, James the Less, James the Younger, James son of...

Saint James The Syrian

Saint

Saint James the Syrian, also known as Saint James of Diarbekir, was a renowned monk from Amida (Diarbekir) in...

Saint James of Antioch

Saint

He has often been associated with Saint Ursula, as they both traveled together and were martyred together.

Saint James of Numidia

Saint

He lived during a time of intense persecution of the faithful under the rule of Emperor Valerian.

Saint James of Osroena

Saint

Born in the mid 5th century in the Osroena region, which is located in modern-day Turkey, James dedicated his life to a...

Saint James of Persia

Saint

He is celebrated as a martyr for his unwavering faith and his commitment to Christ, even in the face of severe...

Saint James of Saroug

Saint

He was born in the year 451 in Qurtam, a town situated on the banks of the Euphrates River in modern-day Syria.

Saint James of Sasseau

Saint

He was born in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey) during the 9th century.

Saint James of Tarentaise

Saint

Born in Syria, he initially served as a soldier in the imperial Persian army.

Saint James of The Marches

Saint

Saint James of the Marches, also known as Dominic Gangala, Giacomo della Marca, Jacopo Gangala, James della Marca,...

Saint James of Toul

Saint

He was the brother of another saint, Saint Liliosa of Toul.

Saint James of Valencia

Saint

He was born in Valencia, Spain, and at the age of 27, he joined the Mercedarians at El Puig.

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