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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 Polyenus of Prusa

Saint

He lived during a time of intense persecution of Christians in the ancient city of Prusa, which was located in...

Saint Polyeucte

Saint

He is best known for his conversion to Christianity and his unwavering faith, which ultimately led to his martyrdom.

Saint Polyeuctus

Saint
Martyr

Saint Polyeuctus of Melitene

Saint

His story is one of great zeal and courage in the face of persecution, making him a highly revered figure in the early...

Saint Polyon

Saint

Saint Polyxena

Saint

Born in an era intricately entwined with the early development of Christianity, Polyxena dedicated her life to the...

Saint Poma of Châlonssurmarne

Saint

Apart from her name and the fact that she was a nun in this particular region, no further details or specific accounts...

Saint Pompeius of Pavia

Saint

Born in Pavia, Italy, his exact dates of birth and early life are not well-documented.

Saint Pompejanus

Saint
Martyr

Unfortunately, only limited information about his life has survived, leaving his background and early life largely...

Saint Pompeo

Saint

Saint Pompilio Maria Pirrotti

Saint

Pompilio Maria Pirrotti, born Domenico Michele Giovan Battista on September 29, 1710, was an Italian Roman Catholic...

Saint Pompilius Maria Pirrotti

Saint

He was the sixth of eleven children born to Jerome and Donna Pirrotti, with his father being a well-known lawyer.

Saint Pomponio

Saint

Saint Pomponius of Naples

Saint

Born in Naples, Italy, he served as the Bishop of Naples from 508 until his death in 536.

Saint Pomposa

Saint

Saint Pomposa of Cordoba

Saint

Little is known about her early life or her family background, but it is believed that she was born in the 9th century...

Saint Pons

Saint

Saint Pons of Pradleves

Saint

He dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christianity and working alongside Saint Costanzo to evangelize the...

Saint Ponsiano Ngondwe

Saint

He belonged to the Nnyonyi Nnyange clan and had a background as a soldier before his conversion to Catholicism.

Saint Pontian

Saint
Martyr

Not much is known about his early life or background, but historical sources indicate that he was one of the many...

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