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 Bartholomew The Apostle
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Bartolomé, Bartolomeo, and Nathanael bar Tolomai, was one of the Twelve...
Saint Jane Antide Thouret
She grew up in a humble family, the daughter of a tanner.
Saint Emily De Vialar
She was the eldest of three children and the only daughter of Baron James Augustine and Antoinette de Vialar.
Saint Sandratus
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
She was the daughter of Miguel Desmaisières y Flores, a high-ranking officer in the Spanish army, and Bernarda López de...
Saint George Limniota
In the rugged spiritual landscape of eighth-century Bithynia, where the air was thick with the scent of incense and the...
Saint Tation
Saint Bartholomew
Saint Ouen
Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret
In an era defined by upheaval and the systematic dismantling of traditional religious structures, one woman stood as a...
Saint Taziano of Claudiopolis
Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details of his family background.
Saint Abyce
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
Not much is known about his early life, but he is believed to be the brother of another saint, Saint Leofridus.
Saint Irchard
He was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life.
Saint Abban
Despite the limited information available about his life, his devotion and impact on the Christian community have...
Saint Eutychius of Troas
While some details about his life remain uncertain, his association with renowned apostles and important events in the...
Saint Patrick The Elder
Although not much is known about his life, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the island.
Saint George Limniotes
Born around 635, he dedicated his life to pursuing a monastic lifestyle as a hermit amidst the tranquil surroundings of...
Saint Ouen of Rouen
He was the son of Aiga and Saint Authaire of La-Ferté.
Saint Eptadius of Autun
He was born into a wealthy and influential family, and from a young age, Eptadius displayed a serious nature, maturity,...
Saint Romanus of Nepi
He served as the Bishop of Nepi, a town located in the central region of Italy, during the 1st century.
Saint Ptolemy of Nepi
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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Page 383Saint Peter of Africa
Very little is known about his early life and background, but his story remains an inspiration to faithful Catholics...
Saint Peter of Alcantara
His father, Peter Garavita, served as the governor of the palace, and his mother belonged to the noble Sanabia family.
Saint Peter of Alexandria
Born in Egypt, not much is known about his early life or his family background.
Saint Peter of Anea
Unfortunately, not much information about his life has survived.
Saint Peter of Antioch
Not much is known about his early life or family background, as historical records from that time are limited.
Saint Peter of Argos
Though information about his early life is scarce, it is believed that he was born in Argos, Greece, and dedicated his...
Saint Peter of Atroa
He was the eldest of three children in his family.
Saint Peter of Besançon
Not much is known about his early life or background, but his contributions to the Church and his devotion to his...
Saint Peter of Braga
Born in the 1st century, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity and played a significant role...
Saint Peter of Canterbury
Born in Rome, Italy, Peter entered the monastic life and became a monk at Saint Andrew's monastery in Rome, where he...
Saint Peter of Capitolíade
His unwavering faith and dedication to the Christian message led him to undergo great suffering and ultimately...
Saint Peter of Cordoba
He lived during a time of religious tension and persecution, where Christians were oppressed and forced to live under...
Saint Peter of Córdoba
He was born in Cordoba, Spain, during a time when the region was under Muslim rule.
Saint Peter of Damascus
Born in Damascus, Syria, Saint Peter's life was marked by his fearless proclamation of the Christian faith and his...
Saint Peter of Lampsacus
He was born in Lampsacus, a city in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), and little is known about his early life and...
Saint Peter of Melitene
Saint Peter of Morocco
Born in Sassari, Italy, Peter joined the Franciscans and followed in the footsteps of his spiritual mentor, Saint...
Saint Peter of Mount Athos
His life is shrouded in legend and adorned with miraculous events, making him a symbol of faith, perseverance, and...
Saint Peter of Nicomedia
Although many details of his life remain unknown, historical documents provide us with a fascinating account of his...
Saint Peter of Palestine
Born in Palestine, little is known about his early life and upbringing.
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