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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 Samuel

Saint

He lived during a tumultuous period of history, witnessing the Arab invasion of Egypt and enduring torture for his...

Saint Sananus

Saint

He was one of the many Irish immigrants who, seeking a life of spirituality and holiness, journeyed to the Brittany...

Saint Sancha of Portugal

Saint

She was the daughter of King Sancho I of Portugal and the sister of Blessed Mafilda and Saint Theresa of Portugal.

Saint Sancho

Saint

Saint Sanctan of Killdales

Saint

Born in northern Britain, Sanctan was the son of King Sawyl Penuchel and Dechter.

Saint Sanctian of Sens

Saint

He was the brother of Saint Augustine of Sens and Saint Benedicta of Sens.

Saint Sanctinus of Meaux

Saint

He was born in the third century and little is known about his early life and upbringing.

Saint Sanctius of Córdoba

Saint

He lived as a lifelong layman and dedicated Christian, committing himself to the service of God and the Church.

Saint Sandila

Saint

Unfortunately, not much is known about his early life or his family background.

Saint Sandratus

Saint

He was born in an era of great political and religious turmoil, where tensions between different factions vying for...

Saint Sannudius of Bagensena

Saint

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

Saint Santino of Verdun

Saint

Not much is known about the early life and background of Saint Santino, but his contributions to the spread of...

Saint Sapor

Saint

He was born in the 4th century in Persia and grew up during a time of great religious conflict between Christianity and...

Saint Sapor of Persia

Saint

He is celebrated as a courageous martyr who willingly gave his life for his faith.

Saint Sara of Antioch

Saint
Martyr

She lived during a time when Christianity was still a rapidly growing but persecuted religion in the Roman Empire.

Saint Sarbelius

Saint

Renouncing his former life and sacred duties, he embraced the faith with unwav

Saint Sarmata

Saint

Born in an era shrouded in the early Christian tradition of the Egyptian desert, Sarmata chose the path of monastic...

Saint Sarmatus

Saint

Saint Sarnat

Saint

Though the precise date and place of her birth remain unknown, her path led her to embrace the religious life as a nun,...

Saint Sarra of Egypt

Saint

Known for her exceptional piety, discipline, and extreme asceticism, she dedicated her life to a rigorous pursuit of...

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