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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Saint Bartholomew The Apostle
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Bartolomé, Bartolomeo, and Nathanael bar Tolomai, was one of the Twelve...
Saint Jane Antide Thouret
She grew up in a humble family, the daughter of a tanner.
Saint Emily De Vialar
She was the eldest of three children and the only daughter of Baron James Augustine and Antoinette de Vialar.
Saint Sandratus
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
She was the daughter of Miguel Desmaisières y Flores, a high-ranking officer in the Spanish army, and Bernarda López de...
Saint George Limniota
In the rugged spiritual landscape of eighth-century Bithynia, where the air was thick with the scent of incense and the...
Saint Tation
Saint Bartholomew
Saint Ouen
Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret
In an era defined by upheaval and the systematic dismantling of traditional religious structures, one woman stood as a...
Saint Taziano of Claudiopolis
Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details of his family background.
Saint Abyce
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
Not much is known about his early life, but he is believed to be the brother of another saint, Saint Leofridus.
Saint Irchard
He was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life.
Saint Abban
Despite the limited information available about his life, his devotion and impact on the Christian community have...
Saint Eutychius of Troas
While some details about his life remain uncertain, his association with renowned apostles and important events in the...
Saint Patrick The Elder
Although not much is known about his life, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the island.
Saint George Limniotes
Born around 635, he dedicated his life to pursuing a monastic lifestyle as a hermit amidst the tranquil surroundings of...
Saint Ouen of Rouen
He was the son of Aiga and Saint Authaire of La-Ferté.
Saint Eptadius of Autun
He was born into a wealthy and influential family, and from a young age, Eptadius displayed a serious nature, maturity,...
Saint Romanus of Nepi
He served as the Bishop of Nepi, a town located in the central region of Italy, during the 1st century.
Saint Ptolemy of Nepi
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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Page 275Saint John Breadandwater
He is well-known for his life-long dedication to a strict bread-and-water fast, which earned him his nickname.
Saint John Buonagiunta Monetti
He was born in the town of Montefaglia, Italy, in the early 13th century.
Saint John Calabria
Giovanni Calabria was born on October 8, 1873, and died on December 4, 1954.
Saint John Calabytes
However, at a young age, he felt a strong calling to the monastic life and decided to run away from home.
Saint John Calybite
The designation Calybite serves as a defining mark of a life dedicated to radical seclusion, transforming a simple...
Saint John Camillus The Good
He served as the Archbishop of Milan, Italy in the mid-7th-century, playing a vital role in restoring the religious...
Saint John Cantius
The intersection of the pulpit and the podium is a rare vocation, yet one that has profoundly shaped the intellectual...
Saint John Cassian
Born around the year 360, he embarked on a remarkable journey that took him from the Holy Lands to Egypt and eventually...
Saint John Chrysostom
He lost his father at a young age and was raised by his devout mother, who instilled in him a deep faith and piety.
Saint John Cirita
He lived during the 12th century and is believed to have been born in Spain, although specific details about his early...
Saint John Climacus
He is widely known for his influential work, "The Ladder of Divine Ascent," which has guided and inspired individuals...
Saint John Damascene
He was the son of Mansur and lived in a Saracen land, where he thrived as a Christian despite the prevailing Muslim...
Saint John De Atarés
Little is known about his early life and background, but he is remembered for his devout asceticism and dedication to a...
Saint John De Brito
Saint John de Brito, also known as the Apostle of Madura, was born on March 1, 1647, into the noble family of Portugal.
Saint John De Brébeuf
Saint John de Brébeuf, also known as Jean de Brébeuf, was a French Jesuit missionary who dedicated his life to...
Saint John Eudes
At the age of 14, he entered the Jesuit college at Caen, where he received a solid education.
Saint John Fisher
He displayed great intellectual prowess from an early age and went on to study theology at Cambridge University.
Saint John Francis Regis
He was the son of a wealthy merchant and received his education at the Jesuit college in Beziers.
Saint John Grande
He was raised in a devout Christian family and showed early signs of piety, serving as a choir boy from the age of 7 to...
Saint John Gualbert
His life took a decisive turn when his beloved brother Hugh was brutally murdered.
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