Saint Adalbaud of Ostrevant
A noble leude at the court of Dagobert I, Adalbaud married Saint Rictrude and founded the monastery of Marchiennes. Fath…
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582 saints
Saint Adrian of Nicomedia
A pagan officer in Nicomedia, Adrian converted after admiring the steadfastness of Christian martyrs. Supported by his w…
Saint Agapitus (Agapetus) of Rome
A young martyr of Praeneste, Agapitus miraculously survived the lions of the amphitheater, which lay down at his feet. H…
Saint Alban of Verulam
A noble citizen of Verulamium in the 4th century, Alban converted to Christianity after offering hospitality to the prie…
Saint Albert of Liège
Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being …
Saint Alexander I (Pope)
The sixth successor of Peter, Alexander I converted many Roman senators, including the prefect Hermes. During the reign …
Saint Alexander the Charcoal Burner
A philosopher of noble birth, Alexander chose out of humility to become a charcoal burner in Comana to hide his learning…
Saint Almachius (Telemachus)
A hermit from the East, Almachius (or Telemachus) traveled to Rome in 404 to put an end to the circus games. He threw hi…
Saint Anaclet
A Pope of Greek origin born in Athens, Saint Anaclet governed the Church for more than nine years in the 1st century. A …
Saint Anastasius (Magundat)
A former Persian magus and soldier named Magundat, Anastasius converted to Christianity after seeing the Holy Cross capt…
Saint Andeolus
A disciple of Saint Polycarp in Smyrna, Andéol was sent to evangelize Gaul in the 2nd century. After forty years of miss…
Saint Andrew of Crete (the Calybite)
A Cretan monk of the 8th century, Andrew traveled to Constantinople to oppose the iconoclastic policy of Emperor Constan…
Saint Angelus of Jerusalem
Born in Jerusalem to converted Jewish parents, Angel became a Carmelite and lived for fifty years as a hermit before bei…
Saint Anthony of Liarolles
A former soldier from an illustrious family of Agen, Antoine de Liarolles abandoned arms for the eremitic life to flee t…
Saint Antide of Besançon
Bishop of Besançon in the 5th century, Antide distinguished himself by his piety and pastoral devotion in the face of ba…
Saint Antolien
Saint Antolien is a martyr of Auvergne whose triumph took place in 265 during the invasion of King Crocus under the empe…
Saint Antonin of Pamiers
A 2nd-century priest and missionary from Frédélas (Pamiers), Saint Antonin evangelized the Rouergue and Aquitaine region…
Saint Aphrodisius of Béziers
Originally from Egypt, where he is said to have welcomed the Holy Family, Aphrodise became a disciple of Christ and late…
Saint Arcadius
A Christian from Caesarea in Mauretania under Emperor Valerian, Arcadius surrendered himself to the authorities to free …
Saint Arcontius (Arcons)
Bishop of Viviers in the 8th century, Arconce was martyred for defending the liberties of the Church against the exactio…
Saint Arnulf
Arnoul, a young layman in the service of an officer, distinguished himself by his charity before sacrificing his life to…
Saint Arnulf of Cysoing
A knight and squire in Flanders during the 8th century, Arnoul was distinguished by his charity toward the poor, going s…
Saint Athanasius of Jerusalem
A deacon in Jerusalem in the 5th century, Athanasius courageously opposed the usurper Theodosius who had seized the epis…
Saint Ausile (Autiole)
A monk of Lérins and companion of Saint Loup, Ausile became bishop of Fréjus in the 5th century. Renowned for his extrem…
Saint Ausonius of Angoulême
First bishop of Angoulême in the 1st century, Ausone was baptized by Saint Martial before evangelizing the Angoumois reg…
Saint Babylas of Antioch
The twelfth Bishop of Antioch after Saint Peter, Babylas distinguished himself by his priestly firmness in imposing publ…
Saint Baldwin (Baudoin)
Brother of Saint Anstrude and son of Saint Salaberga, Baudouin was an archdeacon of Laon in the 7th century. Known for h…
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr
An apostle from Galilee, Saint Bartholomew evangelized Arabia, India, and Armenia after the Ascension. He converted King…
Saint Baudilus
Originally from Orléans, Baudile evangelized Nîmes in the 3rd century. He was martyred by beheading after interrupting a…
Saint Baussenge (Balseme)
A deacon from central France, Baussenge became the apostle of Arcis-sur-Aube in the early 5th century. During the barbar…
Saint Benignus of Smyrna
A disciple of Saint Polycarp sent from Smyrna to evangelize Gaul, Saint Benignus established the faith in Autun, Langres…
Saint Berchaire of Aquitaine
A 7th-century Aquitanian nobleman, Berchaire was a disciple of Saint Nivard before becoming the founding abbot of Hautvi…
Saint Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia, Saint Blaise lived as a hermit on Mount Argaeus among wild beasts before being martyred un…
Saint Boetius
An Irish nobleman and disciple of Saint Fursy, Boetien retired as a solitary to Pierrepont near Laon. His austere life a…
Saint Boniface of Tarsus
A Roman steward leading a life of debauchery, Boniface is sent to Tarsus by his mistress Aglae to retrieve relics of mar…
Saint Bruno (Boniface)
A Saxon nobleman and close to Emperor Otto III, Bruno left the court to become a monk under the guidance of Saint Romual…
Saint Cadoc
A Welsh prince who became a monk, Saint Cadoc founded the abbey of Llancarvan before exiling himself to Armorica to flee…
Saint Caius (Pope and Martyr)
Originally from Dalmatia and a relative of Emperor Diocletian, Pope Caius governed the Church for twelve years during a …
Saint Callistus I
A 3rd-century Roman pope, Callistus I governed the Church under Alexander Severus, instituting the Ember Days fast and b…
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 rigo…
Saint Cassian of Imola
A Christian schoolmaster in Imola in the 4th century, Cassian was condemned by the governor to die at the hands of his o…
Saint Christopher (Christophorus)
A giant of Canaanite origin, Christopher sought to serve the greatest prince in the world. After serving a king and then…
Saint Cizy of Besançon
A Burgundian soldier under Charlemagne in the 8th century, Cizy distinguished himself by his piety and bravery against t…
Saint Clair (Vexin)
A priest originally from England, Saint Clair went into exile in Neustria to lead a life of asceticism and prayer. After…
Saint Clair of Aquitaine
Saint Clair, considered one of the first apostles of Aquitaine and the first bishop of Albi, is said to have been sent f…
Saint Clement of Rome (Pope and Martyr)
The third successor of Saint Peter, Clement was a Roman pontiff exiled to Crimea by Trajan for his faith. There, he perf…
Saint Concordius
A native of Rome and son of Gordianus, Saint Concordius lived as a hermit before being arrested under Marcus Aurelius by…
Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian
Twin brothers from Arabia, Cosmas and Damian practiced medicine for free in Syria and Cilicia. Arrested under Diocletian…
Saint Cucuphas of Scillium
A nobleman from Africa, Cucuphas traveled to Catalonia to bear witness to his faith during the persecution of Diocletian…
Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina
A former magician from Antioch, Cyprian attempts to seduce the virgin Justina through occult arts, but she triumphs over…
Saint Cyprian of Carthage
Bishop of Carthage in the 3rd century, Cyprian was a devoted pastor and a major theologian, guiding his Church through t…
Saint Cyriacus
Bishop of Ancona, Saint Cyriacus was martyred in Palestine during the reign of Julian the Apostate after visiting the Ho…
Saint Cyriacus, deacon, and his companions
A Roman deacon under Diocletian, Cyriacus was condemned to forced labor for assisting Christians building the Baths. Aft…
Saint Cyril of Caesarea
A young child from Caesarea in Cappadocia, Cyril was cast out by his pagan father for his Christian faith. Despite the g…
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…
Saint Daniel (Merchant)
A German merchant established in Venice, Daniel balanced his commercial activities with a life of deep piety among the C…
Saint Demetrius of Gap
A disciple of the apostles sent from Asia by Peter and Paul, Saint Demetrius arrived in Provence under Emperor Claudius.…
Saint Desiderius of Langres
A former laborer from Genoa who became Bishop of Langres through a miraculous election in 253, Didier devoted himself to…
Saint Dionysius of Corinth
Bishop of Corinth in the 2nd century under Marcus Aurelius, Saint Dionysius was a pastor famous for his eloquence and ap…
Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris)
A member of the Areopagus of Athens converted by Saint Paul, Dionysius became the first bishop of the city before being …
Saint Donatus of Arezzo
Raised in Rome, Donatus became Bishop of Arezzo in 346 after fleeing persecution. He distinguished himself by eradicatin…
Saint Edmund, King of England
King of the East Angles crowned in 853, Edmund was a model sovereign, protector of the poor and orphans. Captured by the…
Saint Edwin
Edwin, King of Northumbria in the 7th century, converted to Christianity under the influence of his wife Ethelburga and …
Saint Elophe
A 4th-century martyr under Julian the Apostate, Saint Elophe was beheaded near Soulosse after converting hundreds of peo…
Saint Eman
Originally from Cappadocia, Eman traveled to Rome, Milan, and Autun before being sent by a divine vision to evangelize t…
Saint Emmeran of Poitiers
A 7th-century bishop from Poitiers, Emmeran set out to evangelize Bavaria. Falsely accused of seduction by the daughter …
Saint Engelbert of Cologne
Archbishop of Cologne and tutor to the son of Emperor Frederick II, Engelbert was a reforming prelate and protector of t…
Saint Eucharius
A 4th-century bishop and martyr, Eucharius was beheaded near Pompey on the orders of Julian the Apostate after refusing …
Saint Eugene of Carthage
Elected Bishop of Carthage in the 5th century after a long vacancy, Eugenius was the pillar of Catholic resistance again…
Saint Eulogius of Cordoba
A priest of Córdoba in the 9th century, Eulogius was the great defender of Christians under Moorish rule. After encourag…
Saint Eustace (Eustathius)
A Roman general named Placidus under Trajan, he converted after seeing Christ between the antlers of a stag while huntin…
Michał Rapacz
Polish priest and martyr of communism, assassinated in 1946 due to his fidelity to the Gospel.
Michał Tomaszek
Michał Tomaszek (1960-1991) was a Polish Conventual Franciscan priest and missionary in Peru. Committed to the poor and …
Miguel Agustín Pro
A Mexican Jesuit priest, Miguel Agustín Pro carried out a daring clandestine ministry under the Calles persecution befor…
Miroslav Bulešić
Miroslav Bulešić (1920-1947) was a Croatian Catholic priest, a martyr for the faith under the Yugoslav communist regime,…
Nelson Lemus
Nelson Lemus (1960-1977) was a young Salvadoran layman, a martyr of the Catholic Church, assassinated at the age of 16 a…
Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung
Thai priest and the first martyr priest of his country, who died in prison in 1944 due to mistreatment and tuberculosis.
Nicholas Charnetsky and 24 companions
Nicholas Charnetsky (1884-1959) and his 24 companions are martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, persecuted by …
Nikola Tavelić and 3 companions (4)
Nikola Tavelić and his three Franciscan companions were martyred in Jerusalem on November 14, 1391, for preaching the Ch…
Nikolaus Gross
Nikolaus Gross (1898-1945) was a German Catholic trade unionist, journalist, and resistance fighter, executed by the Naz…
Nikollë Prennushi and 37 companions (38)
Group of 38 Catholic martyrs murdered in hatred of the faith under the communist regime of Enver Hoxha in Albania betwee…
Noël Pinot
A French priest and martyr of the Revolution, Blessed Noël Pinot was guillotined in Angers in 1794 for refusing to swear…
Odoardo Focherini
An Italian journalist and committed layman, Odoardo Focherini (1907-1944) organized the rescue of 105 Jews before dying …
Oliver Plunkett
Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Oliver Plunkett was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn in 1681, the …
Omelyan Kovch
A Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest, Blessed Omelyan Kovch saved many Jews during the Holocaust before dying a martyr at t…
Otto Neururer
Otto Neururer (1882-1940) was an Austrian priest, the first priest to die as a martyr at the Buchenwald concentration ca…
Paul Yun Ji-Chung and 123 companions (124)
Paul Yun Ji-Chung and his 123 companions are Korean martyrs of the 18th and 19th centuries, beatified in 2014 by Pope Fr…
Pavel Peter Gojdič
Slovak Greek Catholic bishop, martyr under the communist regime and recognized as Righteous Among the Nations for saving…
Pedro Asúa Mendía
Spanish priest and architect, martyr of the Spanish Civil War and designer of the Seminary of Vitoria.
Pedro Calungsod
Pedro Calungsod was a young Filipino lay catechist from the Visayas, martyred in Guam in 1672 alongside the Jesuit Diego…
Pedro de Corpa and 4 companions
Group of five Spanish Franciscan missionaries martyred in Georgia in 1597 for defending monogamy and the sanctity of Chr…
Pedro María Ramírez Ramos
Pedro María Ramírez Ramos (1899-1948), known as the "Martyr of Armero," was a Colombian priest murdered in hatred of the…
Pedro Ortiz de Zárate
Argentine priest and missionary, former mayor of Jujuy, martyred in the Zenta Valley in 1683 and beatified in 2022.
Pedro Poveda Castroverde
A Spanish priest born in 1874, Pedro Poveda Castroverde founded the Teresian Association in 1911 for the Christian forma…
Pedro Ruiz de los Paños and 8 companions
Pedro Ruiz de los Paños and his eight companions were Spanish priests of the Fraternity of Diocesan Worker Priests, mart…
Blessed Peter Armengol
A former bandit leader who converted, Peter Armengol became a religious of the Order of Mercy. He surrendered himself as…
Peter Chanel
A French Marist priest, Peter Chanel was martyred in Futuna on April 28, 1841. The first martyr of Oceania, he was canon…
Peter Kibe and 187 companions (188 Martyrs of Japan)
Peter Kibe and his 187 companions are a group of Japanese Catholic martyrs put to death for their faith in the 17th cent…
Peter Kibe Kasui and companions (188)
Peter Kibe Kasui and his 187 companions are Japanese Catholic martyrs put to death for their faith between 1603 and 1639…
Saint Peter of Arbues
A canon and the first inquisitor of Aragon in the 15th century, Peter of Arbues was a model of charity and religious fir…
Saint Peter Paschal
A religious of the Order of Mercy and Bishop of Jaén, Peter Paschal dedicated his life to the ransom of Christian captiv…
Peter To Rot
A Tolai lay catechist, husband, and father, Peter To Rot was put to death in 1945 by Japanese occupation forces for defe…
Petro Pavlo Oros
Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest, martyr of the faith under the Soviet regime in 1953.
Pierina Morosini
Young Italian worker and Catholic Action militant, who died a martyr for purity at the age of 26.
Blessed Pierre Cambian de Ruffie
A Dominican friar appointed inquisitor general in Piedmont in 1351, Pierre Cambian de Ruffie fought against the Albigens…
Pierre Claverie and 18 companions (19)
Bishop Pierre Claverie and his 18 companions are Catholic religious men and women assassinated in Algeria between 1994 a…
Blessed Pierre de Castelnau
A monk of Cîteaux and legate of Pope Innocent III, Pierre de Castelnau was tasked with converting the Albigensians in th…
Pierre-Adrien Toulorge
A French Premonstratensian priest, Pierre-Adrien Toulorge was guillotined in 1793 for refusing to lie about his exile in…
Pierre-René Rogue
A French Lazarist priest, Pierre-René Rogue was a martyr of the French Revolution, guillotined in Vannes in 1796 for ref…
Rani Maria Vattalil
An Indian Franciscan Clarist nun, Sister Rani Maria dedicated herself to defending poor farmers before being assassinate…
Raymond Cayre and 49 companions
Raymond Cayre and his 49 companions are French martyrs of the clandestine Saint-Paul Mission, who died in deportation be…
Raymond Cayré and companions
Raymond Cayré (1915-1944) and his 49 companions are martyrs of the apostolate, priests, seminarians, and laypeople depor…
Blessed Raymond Lull
Born in Majorca in 1236, Ramon Llull was a prolific scholar known as the Doctor Illuminatus before converting and joinin…
Richard Henkes
A German Pallottine priest and resolute opponent of the Nazi regime, Blessed Richard Henkes died a martyr at the Dachau …
Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas
Rita Josefa Pujalte Sánchez and María Sagrario Moragas were two Spanish religious sisters martyred in 1936 during the Ci…
Rolando Rivi
Rolando Rivi (1931-1945) was a young Italian seminarian, a martyr for the faith, murdered by communist partisans during …
Roque González de Santa Cruz
Roque González de Santa Cruz (1576-1628) was a Jesuit born in Asunción, founder of reductions among the Guaranís, martyr…
Rosario Livatino
Rosario Livatino (1952-1990) was an upright Italian magistrate, murdered by the Sicilian mafia and beatified in 2021 as …
Rutilio Grande
A Salvadoran Jesuit and martyr, Rutilio Grande dedicated himself to the defense of poor peasants before being assassinat…
Rutilio Grande García
A Salvadoran Jesuit priest and martyr, Rutilio Grande García dedicated himself to the poor peasants of Aguilares. His as…