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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 Lucinus of Angers

Saint

He was destined for a life of wealth and privilege as the Count of Anjou.

Saint Lucius

Saint

However, it is important to note that there is some debate among modern scholars regarding the historical authenticity...

Saint Lucius The Soldier

Saint

His life story serves as an emblem of unwavering faith and dedication to the Christian beliefs.

Saint Lucius of Adrianople

Saint

He is revered as a defender of orthodoxy against the Arian heresy.

Saint Lucius of Alexandria

Saint

Not much is known about his early life, but he was a resident of Alexandria, Egypt, and a faithful follower of the...

Saint Lucius of Caesarea

Saint

He is believed to have been born in Caesarea, Cappadocia, but no specific date of birth is known.

Saint Lucius of Carthage

Saint

While limited information is available about his life, historical records indicate that he played a significant role in...

Saint Lucius of Constantinople

Saint

He is honored as a martyr for his unwavering faith in the face of persecution during the reigns of Diocletian and...

Saint Lucius of Cyprus

Saint

He witnessed the faith and martyrdom of another saint, Theodore of Cyrene, which deeply impacted him and sparked his...

Saint Lucius of Cyrene

Saint

He is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles by Saint Luke the Apostle.

Saint Lucius of Laodicea

Saint

He later assumed the role of Bishop of Laodicea, an ancient city in present-day Turkey.

Saint Lucius of Passae

Saint

Details about his life are limited, but his martyrdom and devotion to the Christian faith have left a lasting impact.

Saint Lucius of Rome

Saint

Unfortunately, there is very limited information available about his life, and no other details have been preserved in...

Saint Lucrecia

Saint

Saint Lucretia of Mérida

Saint

She was born in Mérida, Spain, where she dedicated her life to serving God with unwavering faith and devotion.

Saint Lucy

Saint
Martyr

She is venerated as one of eight women explicitly commemorated by Catholics in the Canon of the Mass.

Saint Lucy The Chaste

Saint

As a Dominican tertiary, she embraced the Third Order's charism of living the Gospel in the world while remaining in...

Saint Lucy of Rome

Saint

Born in Rome, Italy, her exact birth date is unknown, but she is believed to have lived around the year 300.

Saint Lucy of Syracuse

Saint
Martyr

She was raised in a devoutly religious family and dedicated her life to serving Christ.

Saint Ludger of Utrecht

Saint

He belonged to a wealthy noble family, his parents being Thiadgrim and Liafburg.

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