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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

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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 Pedro De San Jose Betancur

Saint

Saint Pedro de San Jose Betancur, also known as Pedro Betancur, Peter Betancur, Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur, and...

Saint Pedro Esqueda Ramírez

Saint

He dedicated his life to the service of God as a priest and became known for his immense devotion to the Catholic faith.

Saint Pedro Pascual

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Saint Pedro Poveda Castroverde

Saint

He came from a devout Catholic family and felt a strong calling to the priesthood from a young age.

Saint Pedro Sans i Jordà

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Saint Pedro de Alcántara de Garavito y Vilela de Sanabria

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Saint Pedro de Jesús Maldonado Lucero

Saint

Saint Pega of Peakirk

Saint

Following her brother’s monastic vocation, she lived as a holy hermit in the remote Fens of Northamptonshire

Saint Pelagia

Saint

She is esteemed as a martyr for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of severe persecution.

Saint Pelagia The Penitent

Saint

Born in Antioch, she led a life that took a dramatic turn after attending a sermon by Saint Nonnus of Edessa.

Saint Pelagia of Antioch

Saint

Pelagia, distinguished as Pelagia of Antioch and Pelagia the Penitent, was a Christian saint who lived during the 4th...

Saint Pelagia of Tarsus

Saint
Martyr

She was martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.

Saint Pelagius

Saint

Saint Pelagius The Hermit

Saint

He was born around the year 900, and little is known about his early life and family background.

Saint Pelagius of Istria

Saint

While historical documents are scarce, we can glean some understanding of his life through the accounts of early...

Saint Pelagius of Laodicea

Saint

Born in Laodicea, a prominent city in Asia Minor (now modern-day Turkey), Pelagius dedicated his life to defending the...

Saint Pelagius of Oviedo

Saint

At the tender age of ten, he found himself caught in the turmoil of conflict between Christians and Moors when he was...

Saint Pelayo

Saint

Saint Peleus of Tyre

Saint

He is revered as a martyr who bravely faced persecution and ultimately sacrificed his life for his faith.

Saint Peleusius of Alexandria

Saint

Born into a Christian family, he grew up in a society where the Church faced intense persecution under the Roman Empire.

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