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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Martyrs of Albano
The Martyrs of Albano, also known as Carpóforo Secondo Severiano Vittorino, were four courageous Christians who were...
Saint Marinus of Anzarba
Born in Cilicia, Asia Minor, which is in the modern-day Çukurova region of Turkey, Marinus led a remarkable life...
Saint Etelgita of Northumbria
Born in England, her exact birthdate is unknown, but it is believed to have been in the 7th or 8th century.
Saint Eusebius of Milan
He served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy for a period of 16 years.
Saint Altman of Passau
He pursued his studies in Paris, France, and upon his return to Germany, he was ordained a priest.
Saint Aemilian of Cyzicus
He is celebrated as a courageous defender of the veneration of icons during the period of Byzantine Iconoclasm.
Saint Mary Mackillop
She was the eldest child of Alexander and Flora MacKillop, Scottish emigrants who had come to Australia in search of a...
Saint Altmann
Saint Dominic
Saint Famian
Saint Marino
Martyrs of El Saler
The Martyrs of El Saler, also known as the Five Nuns of El Saler, were a courageous group of women who dedicated their...
Saint Famianus of Compostela
From an early age, he showed a deep devotion to the Church and a strong desire to serve God.
Saint Mommole
Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
Mary Helen MacKillop, born on 15 January 1842 and known as Mary of the Cross in religion, was an Australian religious...
Saint Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro
The spiritual landscape of the Iberian Peninsula found a unique vessel in the life of Bonifacia Rodríguez y Castro, a...
Blesseds María del Niño Jesús Baldillou Bullit and r companions
The radiance of sanctity often shines most brightly against the backdrop of darkness, and nowhere was this truth more...
Saint Paulus Ge Tingzhu
Born around the year 1839, he spent his entire life in the apostolic vicariate of Southeastern Zhili.
Saint Myron The Wonder Worker
He was known for his deep sense of charity and compassion towards others.
Saint Leobald of Fleury
He played a significant role in the early establishment and development of this renowned monastery, located near...
Saint Ternatius of Besançon
He is venerated for his piety, devotion to God, and his tireless efforts in spreading the Christian faith during the...
Saint Gedeon of Besancon
He served as the Bishop of Besançon, France, from 790 to 796.
Saint Bonifacia Rodriguez Castro
She came from a devout Catholic family, being one of six children born to Joseph Rodríguez Gutiérrez, a tailor, and...
Saint Mummolus of Fleury
He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Saint Largus
He lived during a time of severe persecution of Christians under the reigns of Emperor Diocletian and Maximian...
Saint Leonidas of Constantinople
While details regarding his birth, early life, and family background are unknown, his martyrdom has left an indelible...
Saint Sigrada
She was born in the 7th century and little is known about her early life, including her exact birth date and place.
Saint Ultan of Crayke
He was widely regarded as a master of book illumination, a skill that was highly esteemed during his time.
Saint Hormisdas of Persia
From an early age, he displayed a deep and profound devotion to his Christian faith.
Saint Severus of Vienne
Severus of Vienne, was a prominent priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the message of...
Saint Dominic De Guzman
Saint Dominic de Guzman, also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, was born in 1170 in Calaruega, Burgos,...
Saint Rathard of Diessen
He dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church, leaving behind a profound spiritual legacy in the eighth...
Saint Smaragdus
He ministered to the Christian slaves who were tirelessly working to build and staff the baths of Diocletian.
Saint Ellidius
Sadly, very few details have survived about his life and accomplishments.
Saint Cyriacus The Martyr
Although there is limited information available about his early life, it is known that he was an adult convert to...
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Page 419Saint Rosula of Carthage
Unfortunately, not much is known about her life, but her courageous faith and ultimate sacrifice have made her a...
Saint Roswinda
Born in the 8th century, she was the sister of another esteemed saint, Saint Ottilia.
Saint Rotrudis of Saintomer
Unfortunately, very little information about her life has survived, making it quite challenging to construct a...
Saint Rouin
Saint Ruadhán of Lorrha
He was related to the royal family of Munster, which was a part of modern-day Ireland.
Saint Rudesind
He came from a prestigious lineage and was related to Saint Senorina and Blessed Ilduara.
Saint Rudolph of Gubbio
Born in Gubbio, Italy, Saint Rudolph led a life dedicated to the service of God and his fellow human beings.
Saint Ruellinus of Treguier
He served as a monk, priest, and eventually became the Bishop of Tréguier in Brittany, France.
Saint Ruf
Saint Ruf of Avignon
He is widely recognized as the first bishop of Avignon and is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Saint Rufillus of Forlimpopoli
Born in the ancient city of Forlimpopoli in Emilia, Italy, Rufillus, also known as Ruffilius or Rufillo, was a...
Saint Rufina of Caesarea
She is celebrated as a saint and martyr in the Catholic Church.
Saint Rufina of Rome
Not much is known about her early life or family background.
Saint Rufina of Seville
She was born into a family of potters and was brought up in the faith alongside her sister, Saint Justina.
Saint Rufinian
He is often remembered as the brother of Saint Rufinus and a martyr for his unwavering faith in Christ.
Saint Rufino
Saint Rufinus
While little is known about his life, he is believed to have lived in the third century and was the brother of another...
Saint Rufinus The Martyr
Little is known about his early life, but his courageous witness to his faith and his ultimate sacrifice have made him...
Saint Rufinus The Potter
Little is known about his early life and background, but it is believed that he was born in Rome and worked as a potter...
Saint Rufinus of Alexandria
Unfortunately, not much is known about his life and his exact dates of birth and death remain unknown.
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