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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 Maximus of Rome

Saint

Born in the third century, the exact dates of his birth and early life remain unknown.

Saint Maximus of Sabina

Saint

He was born in Sabina, Italy, in an era when Christianity was still considered an illegal religion in the Roman Empire.

Saint Maximus of Turin

Saint

He was born around 380 in Rhaetia, a region located in modern-day Switzerland.

Saint Maximus of Verona

Saint

Although not much is known about his life, he is celebrated for his unwavering commitment to defend the faith and his...

Saint Maximus of Vienne

Saint

He was the son of Gundebertus and Magneldis, a noble couple.

Saint May

Saint

Saint Mayeul

Saint

Saint Mazota of Abernethy

Saint

Born in Ireland, she was recognized as a leader among a group of 19 women who migrated from Ireland to Scotland with...

Saint Meallan of Cell Rois

Saint

His life and contributions to the Catholic faith are documented in various Irish sources.

Saint Mechthild

Saint

Saint Mechtilde of Helfta

Saint

Born into a pious and influential Thuringian noble family around 1241, Mechtilde grew up in the castle of Helfta near...

Saint Mechtildis of Edelstetten

Saint

She came from a noble family, being the daughter of Count Berthold and Sophie of Andechs, and was the sister of Blessed...

Saint Medan

Saint

Little is known about his early life and background, but Medan's life became intertwined with that of Saint Petroc, a...

Saint Medana

Saint

She is believed to have lived most of her life in the area of Galloway, Scotland.

Saint Medard of Noyon

Saint

He was the son of Nectardus, a Frankish nobleman, and Protagia, who came from Gallo-Roman nobility.

Saint Medico of Otricoli

Saint

While historical details about his life are scarce, his profound devotion to his faith and willingness to give up his...

Saint Medrald

Saint

He later became the esteemed abbot of Vendome in France.

Saint Medran

Saint

Though the precise date of his birth remains unknown, his spiritual journey unfolded in the shadow of his brother's...

Saint Medulph of Thiers

Saint

Little information is available about his early life, but it is believed that he lived in Thiers, Auvergne, France,...

Saint Megingaud of Würzburg

Saint

He was born in 710 in Franconia, a region in present-day Germany.

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