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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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Martyrs of Albano

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Martyr
Pre-Congregation

The Martyrs of Albano, also known as Carpóforo Secondo Severiano Vittorino, were four courageous Christians who were...

Saint Marinus of Anzarba

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Pre-Congregation

Born in Cilicia, Asia Minor, which is in the modern-day Çukurova region of Turkey, Marinus led a remarkable life...

Saint Etelgita of Northumbria

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Pre-Congregation

Born in England, her exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed to have been in the 7th or 8th century.

Saint Eusebius of Milan

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Pre-Congregation

He served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy for a period of 16 years.

Saint Altman of Passau

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He pursued his studies in Paris, France, and upon his return to Germany, he was ordained a priest.

Saint Aemilian of Cyzicus

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Pre-Congregation

He is celebrated as a courageous defender of the veneration of icons during the period of Byzantine Iconoclasm.

Saint Mary Mackillop

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She was the eldest child of Alexander and Flora MacKillop, Scottish emigrants who had come to Australia in search of a...

Saint Altmann

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Saint Dominic

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Saint Famian

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Saint Marino

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Martyrs of El Saler

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Martyr

The Martyrs of El Saler, also known as the Five Nuns of El Saler, were a courageous group of women who dedicated their...

Saint Famianus of Compostela

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From an early age, he showed a deep devotion to the Church and a strong desire to serve God.

Saint Mommole

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Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop

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Mary Helen MacKillop, born on 15 January 1842 and known as Mary of the Cross in religion, was an Australian religious...

Saint Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro

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The spiritual landscape of the Iberian Peninsula found a unique vessel in the life of Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro, a...

Blesseds María del Niño Jesús Baldillou Bullit and r companions

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The radiance of sanctity often shines most brightly against the backdrop of darkness, and nowhere was this truth more...

Saint Paulus Ge Tingzhu

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Born around the year 1839, he spent his entire life in the apostolic vicariate of Southeastern Zhili.

Saint Myron The Wonder Worker

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Pre-Congregation

He was known for his deep sense of charity and compassion towards others.

Saint Leobald of Fleury

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Pre-Congregation

He played a significant role in the early establishment and development of this renowned monastery, located near...

Saint Ternatius of Besançon

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Pre-Congregation

He is venerated for his piety, devotion to God, and his tireless efforts in spreading the Christian faith during the...

Saint Gedeon of Besancon

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Pre-Congregation

He served as the Bishop of Besançon, France, from 790 to 796.

Saint Bonifacia Rodriguez Castro

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She came from a devout Catholic family, being one of six children born to Joseph Rodríguez Gutiérrez, a tailor, and...

Saint Mummolus of Fleury

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Pre-Congregation

He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Saint Largus

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Pre-Congregation

He lived during a time of severe persecution of Christians under the reigns of Emperor Diocletian and Maximian...

Saint Leonidas of Constantinople

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Pre-Congregation

While details regarding his birth, early life, and family background are unknown, his martyrdom has left an indelible...

Saint Sigrada

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Pre-Congregation

She was born in the 7th century and little is known about her early life, including her exact birth date and place.

Saint Ultan of Crayke

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Pre-Congregation

He was widely regarded as a master of book illumination, a skill that was highly esteemed during his time.

Saint Hormisdas of Persia

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Pre-Congregation

From an early age, he displayed a deep and profound devotion to his Christian faith.

Saint Severus of Vienne

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Pre-Congregation

Severus of Vienne, was a prominent priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the message of...

Saint Dominic De Guzman

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Saint Dominic de Guzman, also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, was born in 1170 in Calaruega, Burgos,...

Saint Rathard of Diessen

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Pre-Congregation

He dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church, leaving behind a profound spiritual legacy in the eighth...

Saint Smaragdus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He ministered to the Christian slaves who were tirelessly working to build and staff the baths of Diocletian.

Saint Ellidius

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Pre-Congregation

Sadly, very few details have survived about his life and accomplishments.

Saint Cyriacus The Martyr

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Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Although there is limited information available about his early life, it is known that he was an adult convert to...

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Saint Lazarus The Leper

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

Saint Lazarus Zographos

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

Saint Lazarus of Bethany

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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

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

Saint Lazzaro

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

Saint Lea

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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

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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

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

Saint Leandro

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Saint Lebuin of Deventer

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

Saint Lebuinus

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In the annals of the Church, few figures embody the spirit of cross-cultural evangelization quite like the English monk...

Saint Lelia

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In the annals of the early Irish Church, where the lines between history and hagiography are often worn smooth by the...

Saint Leo

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In the rugged, olive-draped valleys of southern Italy, where the mountains meet the sea, there existed a figure whose...

Saint Leo I

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Pope Leo I, also known as Leo the Great (c.

Saint Leo IV

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To stand as a guardian of the City of Rome required a rare synthesis of spiritual fortitude and temporal resolve.

Saint Leo The Deacon

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Unfortunately, not much information about his life has survived, making it challenging to create a comprehensive...

Saint Leo of Africo

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He dedicated himself to a life of both contemplation of God and serving the poor through good works.

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