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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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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 John Wall

Saint
Martyr

He received his education in Douai, France and later entered the Roman College on 5 November 1641, adopting the name...

Saint John XXIII

Saint

The liturgical calendar marks a significant day in the life of the Church on the eleventh of October, a date etched...

Saint John Xenos

Saint

While there is limited information available about his life, his contributions to the spread of the monastic life are...

Saint John Yi Yunon

Saint

He was born in 1823 in Hongju, Chungcheong-do, South Korea, and was married with children.

Saint John Zedazneli

Saint

Born near Antioch in Mesopotamia, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Saint John de Britto

Saint
Martyr

In the rugged landscape of Oriur, within the historic kingdom of Maravá in India, a profound witness to faith was...

Saint John of Africa

Saint

Unfortunately, very little information about his life has been preserved, making it challenging to construct a...

Saint John of Autun

Saint

He is recognized as a holy figure within the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on October 29th.

Saint John of Bergamo

Saint

He is recognized for his significant contributions to the Church and his efforts in combating heresy.

Saint John of Beverley

Saint

Born in Harpham, Yorkshire, England, he displayed a strong devotion to God from an early age.

Saint John of Bridlington

Saint

At the age of 17, he began his studies at Oxford University, where he developed a deep love for learning and a strong...

Saint John of Capistrano

Saint

He was the son of a German knight, but unfortunately, his father passed away when John was still young.

Saint John of Chinon

Saint

He is known for his healing abilities and prophetic insights.

Saint John of Châlon

Saint

Although limited information is available about his representation and patronage, his significant contributions to the...

Saint John of Cologne

Saint
Martyr

Born in the early 16th century in Cologne, Germany, he joined the Dominican order in his hometown.

Saint John of Constantinople

Saint

He was raised in a devout Christian family that belonged to the wealthy governing class of 5th century imperial...

Saint John of Cordoba

Saint

He was the brother of Saint Adolphus of Cordoba.

Saint John of Damascus

Saint

The light of orthodoxy burned with exceptional clarity in the life of this revered priest, whose theological acumen and...

Saint John of Dukla

Saint

In the annals of holiness, there exists a category of saints whose names are whispered rather than proclaimed, whose...

Saint John of Edessa

Saint

Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Edessa during the 6th century.

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