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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Saint Bartholomew The Apostle
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Bartolomé, Bartolomeo, and Nathanael bar Tolomai, was one of the Twelve...
Saint Jane Antide Thouret
She grew up in a humble family, the daughter of a tanner.
Saint Emily De Vialar
She was the eldest of three children and the only daughter of Baron James Augustine and Antoinette de Vialar.
Saint Sandratus
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
She was the daughter of Miguel Desmaisières y Flores, a high-ranking officer in the Spanish army, and Bernarda López de...
Saint George Limniota
In the rugged spiritual landscape of eighth-century Bithynia, where the air was thick with the scent of incense and the...
Saint Tation
Saint Bartholomew
Saint Ouen
Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret
In an era defined by upheaval and the systematic dismantling of traditional religious structures, one woman stood as a...
Saint Taziano of Claudiopolis
Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details of his family background.
Saint Abyce
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
Not much is known about his early life, but he is believed to be the brother of another saint, Saint Leofridus.
Saint Irchard
He was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life.
Saint Abban
Despite the limited information available about his life, his devotion and impact on the Christian community have...
Saint Eutychius of Troas
While some details about his life remain uncertain, his association with renowned apostles and important events in the...
Saint Patrick The Elder
Although not much is known about his life, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the island.
Saint George Limniotes
Born around 635, he dedicated his life to pursuing a monastic lifestyle as a hermit amidst the tranquil surroundings of...
Saint Ouen of Rouen
He was the son of Aiga and Saint Authaire of La-Ferté.
Saint Eptadius of Autun
He was born into a wealthy and influential family, and from a young age, Eptadius displayed a serious nature, maturity,...
Saint Romanus of Nepi
He served as the Bishop of Nepi, a town located in the central region of Italy, during the 1st century.
Saint Ptolemy of Nepi
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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Page 87Saint Avitus
Unfortunately, due to the lack of surviving historical records, very little is known about his life.
Saint Avitus I of Clermont
He was born in Auvergne, France, in the 6th century, though the exact date of his birth is not known.
Saint Avitus II of Clermont
Saint Avitus II of Clermont, also known as Avit II or Avitus of Auvergne, was a renowned Catholic bishop and saint.
Saint Avitus of Auxerre
From our understanding of historical documents, he is believed to have been a deacon.
Saint Avitus of Micy
Born in the 6th century, little is known about his early life and family background.
Saint Avitus of Perche
Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in the region of Perche, France,...
Saint Avitus of Périgord
He was captured during the Battle of Vouillé and taken as a prisoner to Paris, France.
Saint Avitus of Rouen
He held the esteemed position of Bishop of Rouen, France and played a crucial role in supporting and signing the...
Saint Avitus of Vienne
He was the son of Saint Isychius and the brother of Saint Apollinaris of Valence.
Saint Aybert
Saint Aymard of Cluny
Born in 910, Aymard came from humble origins and lived during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe.
Saint Azarias
The story of Azarias and his companions, Shadrach and Meshach, is an enduring testament to their unwavering faith and...
Saint Azas of Isauria
Born in Isauria, a region located in Asia Minor during the third century, not much is known about his early life or...
Saint Babolenus of Stavelotmalmédy
He is believed to have been born in the 6th century, though not much is known about his early life.
Saint Babylas of Antioch
He lived during the 3rd century and served his pastoral duties with great dedication and courage.
Saint Bacchilo of Messina
Born in the first century, he was a spiritual student of Saint Paul the Apostle and dedicated himself to spreading the...
Saint Bacchus
He was held in high esteem by the emperor until his Christian faith was revealed.
Saint Bacchus The Younger
Raised in the area of Jerusalem, he witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by his family as some of them abandoned...
Saint Baculus of Sorrento
However, he felt a calling to devote his life to study and prayer and made the courageous decision to leave behind the...
Saint Bademus
From a young age, he showed little interest in material possessions or worldly matters.
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