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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 Lawrence Otoole

Saint

Saint Lawrence O'Toole, also known as Laurence O'Toole and Lorcan Ua Tuathail, was born in 1128 in Castledermot, County...

Saint Lawrence The Illuminator

Saint

Born in Syria, he lived during a time of great religious turmoil.

Saint Lawrence Wang

Saint

He is recognized as one of the Martyrs of China for his unwavering faith and dedication to spreading the Catholic faith.

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi

Saint

He was the son of Guglielmo de Rossi and Elisabetta Masella.

Saint Lawrence of Canterbury

Saint

Born in the 6th century, much of Lawrence's early life remains unknown.

Saint Lawrence of Novara

Saint

He is best known as a friend and assistant to Saint Gaudentius of Novara.

Saint Lawrence of Rome

Saint
Martyr

He was a devout Christian who dedicated his life to caring for the poor, the ill, and the neglected.

Saint Lazaro of Kyoto

Saint

Born in Kyoto, Japan, Lazaro led a remarkable life that exemplified the true essence of a devout and dedicated Catholic.

Saint Lazaros

Saint

In the rugged landscape of ancient Asia Minor, where the air was often thick with the incense of ancient temples and...

Saint Lazarus

Saint

Saint Lazarus The Leper

Saint

Saint Lazarus the Leper, also known as Lazaro, was a significant figure in Christianity, mentioned in the parable of...

Saint Lazarus Zographos

Saint

He is primarily recognized and celebrated for his exceptional skills as a painter of religious icons.

Saint Lazarus of Bethany

Saint

He is famously known as the man whom Jesus raised from the dead after having been dead and in his tomb for four days.

Saint Lazarus of Milan

Saint

He lived in a tumultuous time when the invading Ostrogoths controlled the region.

Saint Lazzaro

Saint

In the vast tapestry of ecclesiastical history, where the names of popes and martyrs often dominate the annals, there...

Saint Lea

Saint

In the crowded chronicles of the early Church, where the names of the faithful often fade into the mists of antiquity,...

Saint Lea of Rome

Saint

Little is known about her early life, including her exact birth and death dates, as historical records of her life are...

Saint Leander of Seville

Saint

He came from a devout family and was the son of Severianus and Theodora.

Saint Leandro

Saint

Saint Lebuin of Deventer

Saint

He later became a Benedictine monk at Ripon, England, where he dedicated himself to a life of prayer, study, and...

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