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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 Plautilla of Rome

Saint

Born in Rome, she was married to a former imperial proconsul and was the mother of Flavia Domitilla of Terracina.

Saint Plechelm of Guelderland

Saint

He is revered as the Apostle of Guelderland and an influential figure in the spread of Christianity in the Netherlands...

Saint Plechelmus

Saint

Saint Plegmund of Canterbury

Saint

He played a significant role in the restoration of the Church in England, especially after the devastating attacks of...

Saint Podius of Florence

Saint

Born in Tuscany, Italy, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.

Saint Poemen

Saint

He gained renown as the leader of a group of hermits who lived in the abandoned ruins of a pagan temple at Terenuth.

Saint Poemon

Saint

Saint Pol Aurélien

Saint

Saint Polieuctus of Caesarea

Saint

Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and family background.

Saint Polius of Mauretania

Saint

Though the precise date of his birth remains unknown, his life was marked by service within the Church of Carthage’s...

Saint Pollio of Cybalae

Saint

He lived during the rule of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century AD.

Saint Polyaenus of Rome

Saint

Born into a devout Christian family, Polyaenus was known for his unwavering faith and commitment to the teachings of...

Saint Polyanthus

Saint

While scarcely any details about Saint Polyanthus have survived, what remains is a testament to their unwavering faith...

Saint Polycarp

Saint
Martyr

Polycarp (c.

Saint Polycarp of Antioch

Saint

While limited information is available about his life, the details that have been preserved paint a picture of a...

Saint Polycarp of Rome

Saint

He is particularly distinguished for his ministry to people imprisoned for their faith, standing as a shining example...

Saint Polycarp of Smyrna

Saint
Martyr

He is recognized for his association with, and conversion by, Saint John the Apostle, as well as his friendship with...

Saint Polychronius

Saint

Little is known about his early life, but he is commonly believed to have been born in the 4th century.

Saint Polychronius of Babylon

Saint

He is believed to have lived during the early Christian era, but no concrete historical records of his life have...

Saint Polydore Plasden

Saint

He came from a humble background, being the son of a horn maker.

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