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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 Apollonia of Alexandria

Saint
Martyr

She was a prominent figure among the local Christian community in Alexandria, Egypt.

Saint Apollonio

Saint

In the heart of the imperial city, where the clash of philosophies mirrored the shifting tides of power, a unique...

Saint Apollonius

Saint

In the vibrant and often turbulent soil of the ancient world, few names shine with as much quiet dignity as that of...

Saint Apollonius The Apologist

Saint
Martyr

He lived during a period when Christianity was banned and faced severe persecution.

Saint Apollonius The Priest

Saint

He lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, a period marked by severe persecutions against Christians.

Saint Apollonius of Alexandria

Saint

He dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christianity, particularly in Alexandria, Egypt.

Saint Apollonius of Antinoë

Saint

Although little is known about his early life, his extraordinary act of faith and self-sacrifice has made him an...

Saint Apollonius of Benevento

Saint

Although details about his early life are scarce, it is believed that he was born sometime in the 3rd century.

Saint Apollonius of Braga

Saint

While little is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the latter half of the 2nd century in...

Saint Apollonius of Brescia

Saint

Though information about his early life is scarce, historical documents suggest that he played a significant role in...

Saint Apollonius of Rome

Saint

Unfortunately, very little information has survived about his life.

Saint Apollonius of Sardis

Saint

Born in Sardis, Lydia, in Asia Minor, Saint Apollonius dedicated his life to preaching the teachings of Jesus Christ...

Saint Apollonius of Terni

Saint

Although not much is known about his early life, he gained great recognition for his role in the Christian community of...

Saint Aponius of Bethlehem

Saint

Although not much is known about his early life and background, he gained recognition as a devout Christian who...

Saint Apothemius of Angers

Saint

He is best remembered for his spiritual journey as a student of Saint Martin of Tours, his ordination as a priest, and...

Saint Apphia

Saint

Not much is known about her early life, including her place of birth and her family background.

Saint Appian of Caesarea

Saint
Martyr

Well-educated in rhetoric, philosophy, and civil law at Beirut, Lebanon, he embraced Christianity and became a devoted...

Saint Appian of Comacchio

Saint

He was born in the 8th century in Liguria, Italy, and little is known about his early life and background.

Saint Appiano

Saint

In the quiet tapestry of hagiography, some lives shine brightest not through miracles recorded in stone, but through...

Saint Appiano of Sagona

Saint

Although not much is known about his life, his courageous dedication to the faith and his ultimate sacrifice have made...

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