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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

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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

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Saint Bartholomew

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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 Julius of Caerleon

Saint
Martyr

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

Saint Julius of Durostorum

Saint

Born in an uncertain date, his life was characterized by his unwavering devotion to the Christian faith.

Saint Julius of Eretum

Saint

His precise birth and death dates are not well documented, but his feast day is celebrated on August 25th as a way to...

Saint Julius of Gelduba

Saint

Despite the limited information available, what is known about him reveals a devoted follower of Christ who suffered...

Saint Julius of Novara

Saint

Born in Novara, Italy, little is known about his early life or family background.

Saint Julius of Paisdelaon

Saint

He is revered as a martyr who sacrificed his life during the persecutions of Diocletian.

Saint Julius of Rome

Saint

Born in Rome during the second century, it is believed that he came from a prominent family and held the esteemed...

Saint Junian

Saint

From a young age, Junian felt a deep calling to religious life and devoted himself to a life of solitude and...

Saint Junian of Mairé

Saint

Although limited information is available about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the 6th century.

Saint Juniper

Saint

Born in the twelfth century, his exact date of birth is not known, and very few details of his early life have been...

Saint Junipero Serra

Saint

At the age of 15, he entered the Franciscan University at Palma, Spain, and two years later, he joined the Order,...

Saint Jurmin

Saint

He was born in England, but not much is known about his early life.

Saint Just

Saint

Justus, was a renowned martyr and holy figure of the Catholic Church.

Saint Justa of Sardinia

Saint

Born in Sardinia, Italy, Justa lived her life in devotion to her faith and providing inspiration to her fellow...

Saint Justin

Saint
Martyr

90–100 AD – 165 AD) was an early Christian apologist and philosopher, known for his philosophical approach to...

Saint Justin Martyr

Saint
Martyr

He was born around the year 100 in Nablus, Palestine.

Saint Justin of Chieti

Saint

He was born in the early 6th century and is believed to have died around 540 AD.

Saint Justin of Paris

Saint
Martyr

Unfortunately, limited information about his life has been preserved, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive...

Saint Justin of Rome

Saint

Born in Flavia Neapolis (modern-day Nablus) in Palestine, Justin was born into a pagan family around the year 100 AD.

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