Saint Alena (Aline)
A princess of Brabant in the 7th century, Alena secretly converted to Christianity despite the opposition of her pagan father, the lord Levo…
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25 saints
Saint Bathild (Queen of France)
An English princess sold as a slave to the Frankish court, Bathild became the wife of Clovis II and regent of the kingdom. She distinguished…
Saint Canute IV (Knut), King of Denmark and Martyr
King of Denmark in the 11th century, Canute IV distinguished himself by his piety, his zeal for the Church, and his rigorous justice. His de…
Saint Clotilde, Queen of France
A Burgundian princess who became Queen of the Franks through her marriage to Clovis, Clotilde was the instrument of France's conversion to C…
Saint Cyprian of Carthage
Bishop of Carthage in the 3rd century, Cyprian was a devoted pastor and a major theologian, guiding his Church through the persecutions of D…
Saint Dagobert II
King of Austrasia in the 7th century, Dagobert II was exiled as a child to England before reclaiming his throne. A pious and just sovereign,…
Saint Dymphna
A Christian princess from Ireland, Dympna fled to Belgium with the priest Gerebernus to escape the incestuous desires of her pagan father. F…
Saint Edward the Confessor
King of England in the 11th century, Edward the Confessor distinguished himself by his piety, gentleness, and sense of justice after a long …
Saint Eligius of Châtelac
A brilliant goldsmith at the Merovingian royal court, Eligius distinguished himself through his honesty and immense charity, ransoming thous…
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Widow)
Daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth was married to the Landgrave of Thuringia before dedicating herself entirely to charity and humil…
Saint Eric IX, King of Sweden
Elected King of Sweden for his virtues in the 12th century, Eric IX distinguished himself by his piety, his sense of justice, and the evange…
Saint Faith of Agen
A young virgin of the nobility of Agen, Saint Faith was martyred at the end of the 3rd century under the prefect Dacian. After miraculously …
Saint Ferdinand III (King of Leon and Castile)
King of Castile and León in the 13th century, Ferdinand III was an exemplary Christian monarch, cousin of Saint Louis. He dedicated his reig…
The Holy Magi (Gaspar, Balthazar, Melchior)
Wise men from the East guided by a star, the Magi Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar came to adore the Child Jesus in Bethlehem, offering Him g…
Saint Isbergue (Giselle)
Daughter of Pepin the Short and sister of Charlemagne, Saint Isbergue refused several royal alliances to dedicate herself to God. Struck by …
Saint Liberata (Livrade)
A 4th-century princess of Galicia, Liberata fled to Aquitaine with her sisters to consecrate her virginity to God. To escape a marriage impo…
Our Lady of Avenieres
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame d'Avénières in Laval was founded by Guy II, Lord of Laval, after he was miraculously saved from drowning in the …
Our Lady of Grace (Cotignac)
In 1519, the Virgin Mary appeared to Jean de la Baume on the hill of Verdale in Cotignac, requesting the construction of a chapel under the …
Our Lady of Lights
In 1661, a landowner from Goult was healed of a twelve-year infirmity after seeing a mysterious light in the ruins of a chapel. This miracle…
Our Lady of Verdelais
Venerated since the 12th century in the Diocese of Bordeaux, Our Lady of Verdelais is famous for its statue miraculously preserved from wars…
Saint Reine and Blessed Aldebert
A relative of King Pepin and wife of Aldebert, Count of Ostrevent, Saint Reine led a life of exemplary charity. Together, they founded the A…
Saint Rumold (Rombaud)
Of Anglo-Saxon origin, Saint Rumold renounced his nobility to evangelize the region of Mechelen after a pilgrimage to Rome. He founded a mon…
Saint Sebastian (Defender of the Church)
A high-ranking officer in the Praetorian Guard in Rome, Sebastian used his position to support persecuted Christians. Condemned by Diocletia…
Saint Secundina
A virgin of Anagni instructed by Saint Magnus, Secondina was martyred in 257 during the reign of Decius after being accused of magic. Despit…
Saint Ursula and her companions
A Christian princess of Great Britain in the 4th century, Ursula refused to marry the pagan prince Conanus. Sent to Armorica with a multitud…