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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 Peter of Pappacarbone

Saint

He was a relative of another renowned saint, Saint Alferius of La Cava.

Saint Peter of Pavia

Saint

Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Lombardy, which is in modern-day...

Saint Peter of Poitiers

Saint

Born into a noble family, Peter dedicated his life to the teachings of the church and was known for his unwavering...

Saint Peter of Rome

Saint

Unfortunately, not much is known about his life before his martyrdom, and no specific representation of him exists.

Saint Peter of Saint Dionysius

Saint

Born in France, little is known about his early life, but his tireless dedication to the faith and his remarkable acts...

Saint Peter of Sebaste

Saint

He was the youngest of ten children born to Saint Basil the Elder and Saint Emmelia and was the brother of Saint Basil...

Saint Peter of Seville

Saint

As a martyr, Saint Peter was venerated in the city of Seville, Spain, where his legacy has endured through the...

Saint Peter of Tarentaise

Saint

At the age of 20, he entered the Benedictine Cistercians at Bonneveaux, France, following in the footsteps of his...

Saint Peter of Temissis

Saint

Although not much is known about his early life, Peter was born in Pelopon, Greece, where he grew up as a faithful...

Saint Peter of Trevi

Saint

Born in Carsoli, Italy, he had a deep zeal for spreading the message of Christ and providing spiritual guidance to the...

Saint Peter of Veroli

Saint

Born in Spain, not much is known about his early life or family background.

Saint Petran of Landévennec

Saint

He is often associated with Saint Germanus of Auxerre and played a significant role in spreading Christianity in the...

Saint Petroc

Saint

Petroc was born as the younger son of King Glywys, and upon his father's death, he was expected to take the crown of...

Saint Petronax of Monte Cassino

Saint

He was born around 670 in Brescia, Lombardy, in northern Italy.

Saint Petronilla

Saint

Saint Petronilla of Rome

Saint

Contrary to popular legend, there is no historical evidence to support the claim that she was the daughter of Saint...

Saint Petronio

Saint

Saint Petronius of Bologna

Saint

It is believed that he may have served as a Roman official before dedicating his life to the Church.

Saint Petronius of Die

Saint

Born in the area around modern Avignon, France, he was the son of an imperial Roman senator.

Saint Petronius of Verona

Saint

He served as the Bishop of Verona, Italy, and dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow human beings.

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