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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 Ludmila

Saint

Saint Ludmila of Bohemia

Saint

She was the daughter of a Slavic prince and grew up in a noble and influential family.

Saint Ludolf

Saint

While the details of his early life remain obscure, historical documents indicate that he was a monk who dedicated his...

Saint Ludolf of Ratzeburg

Saint

Born in an unspecified date, he became a Praemonstratensian canon at the cathedral of Ratzeburg in Schleswig-Holstein,...

Saint Ludovico Pavoni

Saint

He was trained in theology by the Dominican Father Carlo Ferrari, who would later become the bishop of Brescia.

Saint Ludovico of Casoria

Saint

He began his early life as an apprentice cabinet maker and displayed a deep sense of compassion and a desire to help...

Saint Ludre

Saint

He was the son of Saint Leocadio of Déols, a devout Christian who played a significant role in shaping Ludre's...

Saint Lufthild

Saint

She is revered for her unwavering faith, devotion to God, and acts of kindness towards the impoverished, despite facing...

Saint Lugna of Cill Tarsna

Saint

Saint Lugna, also known as Lugneus or Mocu Blai, was a well-known priest who lived in Ireland during the 6th century.

Saint Luican

Saint

He is the titular saint of Kill-Luicain parish, located in County Roscommon, Ireland.

Saint Luigi Guanella

Saint

He was the ninth of thirteen children born into a poor but pious family, with his parents being Lawrence and Maria...

Saint Luigi Maria Palazzolo

Saint

He was the youngest of eight boys born to Octavius and Theresa Antoine Palazzolo.

Saint Luigi Orione

Saint

He joined the Franciscans at Voghera, Italy, as a young man, demonstrating his early vocation in religious life.

Saint Luigi Scrosoppi of Udine

Saint

He was the youngest of three brothers born to Domenico Scrosoppi, a jeweler, and Antonia Lazzarini.

Saint Luigi Versiglia

Saint

At the age of 12, he entered Don Bosco's Oratory and began his studies there.

Saint Luigia Poloni

Saint

Her father, a small businessman operating a combined pharmacy and grocery, instilled in her early faith.

Saint Luis Batiz Sainz

Saint

From a young age, he demonstrated remarkable piety and devotion to his faith.

Saint Luke

Saint

Luke the Evangelist, one of the Four Evangelists and traditionally ascribed author of both the Gospel of Luke and the...

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