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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 Maurus of Verona

Saint

Not much is known about his early life, including his birth date and family background.

Saint Mavilus of Adrumetum

Saint

He is venerated as a saint for his courage and steadfast faith in the face of persecution.

Saint Maw

Saint

Born in Ireland, he immigrated to Cornwall and chose to live as a hermit by the sea near Falmouth.

Saint Mawes

Saint

Today, this area is commemorated by a village named Saint Mawes or Lannvowsedh in Cornish.

Saint Mawgan

Saint

Their names are widely attested in place-names and church dedications across Cornwall, Brittany, Wales, and Scotland.

Saint Mawnan of Cornwall

Saint

He is listed on various calendars in the British Isles and is honored with a town in Cornwall named after him.

Saint Maxellende

Saint

Saint Maxellendis

Saint

Though her parents arranged a marriage for her with Harduin of Solesmes, Maxellendis felt a profound and sacred calling...

Saint Maxentia of Beauvais

Saint

Saint Maxentia, also known as Saint Maxentia of Beauvais, was an Anchoress who lived near Senlis, France.

Saint Maxentiolus

Saint

He served as abbot of the monastery at Marmoutier near Tours, France.

Saint Maxentius of Poitou

Saint

He was born around 448 in the city of Agde, France, to devout Christian parents who instilled in him a deep faith from...

Saint Maxima

Saint

She is recognized as one of the holy martyrs who suffered persecution for their faith.

Saint Maxima The Martyr

Saint
Martyr

While not much is known about her early life, historical records indicate that she was married to Saint Montanus The...

Saint Maxima of Fréjus

Saint

Born in Callian, France, details about her early life are scarce.

Saint Maxima of Lisbon

Saint

She came from a devout Christian family and was raised in the faith alongside her sister, Saint Julia of Lisbon, and...

Saint Maxime

Saint

Saint Maximian

Saint

Saint Maximian of Bagaia

Saint

Born in the fourth century, little is known about his early life and family background.

Saint Maximian of Beauvais

Saint

Born in an unknown date, Maximian was a devout Christian and felt a strong calling to share the Gospel with others.

Saint Maximian of Ravenna

Saint

He was ordained as a priest and demonstrated exceptional piety and devotion to his faith from an early age.

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