The Saints
"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 Jacobo Kyushei Gorobioye Tomonaga De Santa María
Born in 1582 in Kyudetsu, Nagasaki, Japan, Jacobo grew up in a region where Catholicism was spreading rapidly despite...
Saint Elias The Younger
He lived during a time of turmoil when Muslim Saracens invaded his homeland, leading to widespread persecutions.
Saint Michaël Kurobyoie
He was born in Japan, however, specific details about his early life and family background are scarce.
Pope Saint Eusebius
He became the 31st Pope in the year 310 AD, during a tumultuous time in the history of the early Christian Church.
Saint Carloman
Carloman's father eventually became the de facto ruler of the Frankish kingdom, which encompassed territories in...
Saint Paul of Ptolemais
Historical documents indicate that he was the brother of Saint Juliana, both of whom became renowned for their...
Saint Jeanne of The Cross Delanoue
Saint Jeanne of the Cross Delanoue, also known as Jeanne del Croi Delanoue, Johanna Delanoue, Ioanna Delanoue, or Joan...
Saint Juliana of Ptolemais
Unfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but she is renowned for her devotion to the...
Saint Amor of Amorbach
Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in the region of Franconia, which is in...
Saint Chiara della Croce
In the rolling hills of Umbria, where the Augustinian spirit took deep root, a woman of profound holiness left an...
Saint Jeanne de la Croix Delanoue
Saint Mammes
Saint James The Deacon
Born in the 7th century in Italy, specific details about his early life are unfortunately not available.
Saint Jeroen van Noordwijk
The story of Saint Jeroen van Noordwijk is not one of elaborate chronicles, but of stark, enduring witness.
Saint Beatrice Da Silva Meneses
She hailed from a noble family and was the daughter of the Count of Viana.
Saint Beatriz da Silva y de Menezes
In the shadowed splendor of the royal court, where dynastic alliances were forged through marriage and power was...
Saint Myro
He is said to have been born in Aurakia, near Knossos, and flourished during the reign of Decius (3rd century).
Saint Nicolò Politi
Nicolò Politi, born on August 3, 1117, to noble parents in Italy, was destined for a life of nobility and privilege.
Martyrs of Maspujols
The Martyrs of Maspujols, also known as Josep Mañé March, Magí Civit Roca, and Miquel Rué Gené, were three priests from...
Saint Myron of Cyzicus
He was martyred for his faith and is commemorated as a hero of the Christian faith.
Saint Eusebius of Sicily
His life is shrouded in mystery, and not much is known about him.
Saint Benedicta of Lorraine
Born as a daughter of the king of Lorraine, she shared a close bond with her sister, Saint Cecilia of Lorraine, who...
Saint Cecilia of Lorraine
She was the daughter of the king of Lorraine and the sister of Saint Benedicta of Lorraine.
Martyrs of Málaga
The Martyrs of Málaga, also known as the Martyrs of the Hospitallers of Saint John of God, were a group of eight...
Saint Clare of Montefalco
1220–1253) was a revered religious figure whose life bridged the Franciscan and Augustinian traditions.
Saint Donatus of Ripacandida
He was named after his patron saint, Donatus of Arezzo, an early Christian martyr.
Saint Drithelm
He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and his remarkable story has been preserved by the writings of the...
Saint Anastasius of Terni
He was born in Syria, however, there is limited information available about his early life and upbringing.
Martyrs of Nagasaki
The Martyrs of Nagasaki, also known as the Nagasaki martyrs or the Martyrs of Japan, were a group of fourteen...
Saint Jeroen of Noordwijk
From a young age, Jeroen showed a deep piety and a preference for spending his time in church rather than engaging in...
Saint Mamas
Raised by Saint Ammi, he grew to become a shepherd who was known for preaching to the animals in the fields.
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Page 347Saint Michael of Synnada
He was born in the city of Synnada, Phrygia, which is located in modern-day Turkey.
Saint Michael the Archangel
His name, from the Hebrew, is itself a battle cry: Who is like God?
Saint Michaël Kurobyoie
He was born in Japan, however, specific details about his early life and family background are scarce.
Saint Michel Garicoïts
Michel Garicoïts, born on April 15, 1797, and died on May 14, 1863, was a French Basque Roman Catholic priest who...
Saint Midan of Anglesey
Born in Wales, Saint Midan was a devoted student of Saint Kentigern, also known as Saint Mungo, who was the founder of...
Saint Migdonius of Rome
He is celebrated as a martyr for refusing to renounce his faith during the persecutions.
Saint Miguel De La Mora
Saint Miguel de la Mora was born on June 19, 1874, in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.
Saint Miguel De Sanctis
Saint Miguel de Sanctis, also known as Michael de Sanctis, Michael of the Saints, Michael the Ecstatic, Michele dei...
Saint Miguel Febres Cordero Muñoz
He was born into a prominent family but had an unknown disability that left him unable to stand until he reached the...
Saint Miguel Febres-Cordero y Muñoz
Francisco Luis Febres-Cordero y Muñoz, known as (later Saint) Miguel Febres Cordero and Brother Miguel, was born on...
Saint Miguel González De Aozaraza De Leibar
As a fervent missionary, he traveled to the Nippon archipelago, bearing the message of Christ amidst intense...
Saint Miguel de la Mora y de la Mora
Saint Milburga
650–715) was a revered Benedictine abbess and miracle worker, born in Mercia to King Merewalh and Saint Ermenburga,...
Saint Mildburh
Saint Mildgytha
She was the daughter of Merewalh, the King of Mercia, and Saint Ebbe in Thanet.
Saint Mildred of Thanet
720), daughter of Merewalh, King of Mercia, and Saint Ermenburga of Thanet, was a revered Benedictine nun and abbess...
Saint Miltiades
Pope Miltiades, also known as Melchiades the African, served as bishop of Rome from 311 to his death on January 10 or...
Saint Minervius of Lyons
While there is limited information available about his life, his martyrdom and subsequent veneration in the Church have...
Saint Miniato
Saint Miniato of Florence
While stationed in Florence, Italy, he embraced Christianity and began evangelizing his fellow troops.
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