Irish monastic founder, d. 620
Saints
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Saint Abban of Magheranoidhe
Irish monastic founder, d. 620
Saint Abban of New Ross
Contemporary of St. Abban of Magheranoidhe.
Saint Abban of New Ross
Contemporary of St. Abban of Magheranoidhe.
Saint Abban the Hermit
An Irishman who lived at Abingdon, England, before St. Patrick's lifetime
Saint Abbon
Benedictine monk, who died in 1004.
Saint Abdon and Sennen
Persian martyrs in the Decian persecution. Died in about 250
Saint Acacius
Bishop of Melitene in the third century
Saint Acacius
Bishop of Melitene in the third century
Saint Acacius
Bishop of Melitene in the third century
Saint Acca
Bishop of Hexham, companion of St. Wilfrid. Acca died in about 742.
Saint Adalard
Grandson of Charles Martel. Adalard was abbot of Corbie, and Pepin's prime minister. He died in 827.
Saint Adalbert
Apostle of Prussia. Bishop of Prague, forced to flee his see. Missionary to the Hungarians and Poles. He was murdered in 997.
Saint Adalbert
Apostle of Prussia. Bishop of Prague, forced to flee his see. Missionary to the Hungarians and Poles. He was murdered in 997.
Saint Adalbert
Apostle of the Slavs. Monk, missionary to Russia, abbot, and bishop of Magdeburg, d. 981.
Saint Adamnan
Irish-born abbot of Iona, and St. Columba's biographer.
Saint Adamnan
Irish-born abbot of Iona, and St. Columba's biographer.
Saint Adelaide
Or Adelheid. The widow of Otho, she died in 999.
Saint Adelaide
Or Adelheid. The widow of Otho, she died in 999.
Saint Adelaide
Abbess, renowned for having the gift of miracles, d. 1015.
Saint Ado of Vienne
Benedictine monk, pilgrim, scholar, pastor, Archbishop of Vienne, d. 875.
Saint Adrian of Canterbury
African-born Benedictine abbot, d. 710
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Saint Aedan of Ferns
Bishop and patron of Ferns, Ireland (550-632)
Saint Aedan of Ferns
Bishop and patron of Ferns, Ireland (550-632)
Saint Aelred
Cistercian abbot, homilist, spiritual writer, d. 1166 or 1167.
Saint Aelred
Cistercian abbot, homilist, spiritual writer, d. 1166 or 1167.
Saint Aelred
Cistercian abbot, homilist, spiritual writer, d. 1166 or 1167.
Saint Aelred
Cistercian abbot, homilist, spiritual writer, d. 1166 or 1167.
Saint Aengus (the Culdee)
Irish hermit, hagiographer, poet, late eighth century.
Saint Afra
Martyred at Augsburg in the Diocletian persecution (c. 304) for refusing to participate in pagan rites.
Saint Afra
Martyred at Augsburg in the Diocletian persecution (c. 304) for refusing to participate in pagan rites.
Saint Afra
Martyred at Augsburg in the Diocletian persecution (c. 304) for refusing to participate in pagan rites.
Saint Agatha
Virgin and martyr, died at Catania in Sicily, probably in the Decian persecution (250-253)
Saint Agatha
Virgin and martyr, died at Catania in Sicily, probably in the Decian persecution (250-253)
Saint Agatha
Virgin and martyr, died at Catania in Sicily, probably in the Decian persecution (250-253)
Saint Agatha
Virgin and martyr, died at Catania in Sicily, probably in the Decian persecution (250-253)
Saint Agatha
Virgin and martyr, died at Catania in Sicily, probably in the Decian persecution (250-253)
Saint Agatha
Virgin and martyr, died at Catania in Sicily, probably in the Decian persecution (250-253)
Saint Agilulfus
Abbot of Stavelot, bishop of Cologne, martyred in 750.
Saint Agnes of Assisi
Younger sister of St. Clare, and prioress of the Poor Clares at Monticelli.
Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Called Agnes of Prague in some lists, a princess, abbess, and thaumaturgist or miracle worker. She was born in 1200 in Prague, the daughter of King Ottocar and Queen Constance of Hungary, a relative of St. Elizabeth.
Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Called Agnes of Prague in some lists, a princess, abbess, and thaumaturgist or miracle worker. She was born in 1200 in Prague, the daughter of King Ottocar and Queen Constance of Hungary, a relative of St. Elizabeth.
Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Called Agnes of Prague in some lists, a princess, abbess, and thaumaturgist or miracle worker. She was born in 1200 in Prague, the daughter of King Ottocar and Queen Constance of Hungary, a relative of St. Elizabeth.
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano
Entered the convent at the age of 9, commissioned by the pope to found a monastery at the age of 13 (and 2 years later she was made its superior), also founded a Dominican convent, d. 1317.
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano
Entered the convent at the age of 9, commissioned by the pope to found a monastery at the age of 13 (and 2 years later she was made its superior), also founded a Dominican convent, d. 1317.
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano
Entered the convent at the age of 9, commissioned by the pope to found a monastery at the age of 13 (and 2 years later she was made its superior), also founded a Dominican convent, d. 1317.
Saint Agnes of Rome
Virgin, martyred at the age of 12 or 13, revered since at least the mid-fourth century.
Saint Agnes of Rome
Virgin, martyred at the age of 12 or 13, revered since at least the mid-fourth century.
Saint Agnes of Rome
Virgin, martyred at the age of 12 or 13, revered since at least the mid-fourth century.
Saint Agnes of Rome
Virgin, martyred at the age of 12 or 13, revered since at least the mid-fourth century.
Saint Agnes of Rome
Virgin, martyred at the age of 12 or 13, revered since at least the mid-fourth century.
Saint Agricius
Fourth-century bishop of Trier.
Saint Agricius
Fourth-century bishop of Trier.
Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
Irish monk, first bishop of Lindisfarne, d. 651.
Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
Irish monk, first bishop of Lindisfarne, d. 651.
Saint Ailbe
A disciple of St. Patrick and bishop of Emly, died in the first half of the sixth century.
Saint Aileran
Irishman, rector of the School of Clonard, distinguished scholar and author, d. 664.
Saint Aileran
Irishman, rector of the School of Clonard, distinguished scholar and author, d. 664.
Saint Alban
First martyr of Britain, d. about 304.
Saint Alban
First martyr of Britain, d. about 304.
Saint Alban
First martyr of Britain, d. about 304.
Saint Alban
First martyr of Britain, d. about 304.
Saint Alban
First martyr of Britain, d. about 304.
Saint Alban
First martyr of Britain, d. about 304.
Saint Alban Bartholomew Roe
Missionary and martyr, one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. Alban is believed to have been born in Bury St. Edmund's, England, about 1580. He converted to Catholicism and went to the English College at Douai,
Saint Alban Bartholomew Roe
Missionary and martyr, one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. Alban is believed to have been born in Bury St. Edmund's, England, about 1580. He converted to Catholicism and went to the English College at Douai,
Saint Alberic Crescitelli
Missionary and martyr. Born near Naples, Italy, Alberic joined the Milan Foreign Missionary Society and was sent to Chinain 1888.
Saint Alberic Crescitelli
Missionary and martyr. Born near Naples, Italy, Alberic joined the Milan Foreign Missionary Society and was sent to Chinain 1888.
Saint Albert
Cardinal, bishop of Liege, martyred in 1192 or 1193.
Saint Albertus Magnus
Also known as Known as Albert the Great. Called 'the Universal Doctor.' Dominican scientist, philosopher, theologian, instructor of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Saint Albertus Magnus
Also known as Known as Albert the Great. Called 'the Universal Doctor.' Dominican scientist, philosopher, theologian, instructor of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Saint Albertus Magnus
Also known as Known as Albert the Great. Called 'the Universal Doctor.' Dominican scientist, philosopher, theologian, instructor of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Saint Albertus Magnus
Also known as Known as Albert the Great. Called 'the Universal Doctor.' Dominican scientist, philosopher, theologian, instructor of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Saint Alcmund
Bishop of Hexham, died 781.
Saint Aldegundis
Daughter of SS. Walbert and Bertilia. Flemish nun, founder of monastery at Maubeuge, d. about 684.
Saint Aldhelm
Abbot of Malmesbury, bishop of Sherborne, poet, d. about 709.
Saint Aldhelm
Abbot of Malmesbury, bishop of Sherborne, poet, d. about 709.
Saint Aldric
Bishop of Le Mans, d. 856.
Saint Alexander of Alexandria
Patriarch of Alexandria. Elected instead of the heresiarch Arius, who had been scheming to be made bishop. A man of great holiness, St. Alexander died in 326.
Saint Alexander of Alexandria
Patriarch of Alexandria. Elected instead of the heresiarch Arius, who had been scheming to be made bishop. A man of great holiness, St. Alexander died in 326.
Saint Alexander of Comana
Called 'The Charcoal Burner.' Made bishop of Comana at the recommendation of St. Gregory Thaumaturgus. St. Alexander was martyred in the Decian persecution.
Saint Alexander of Comana
Called 'The Charcoal Burner.' Made bishop of Comana at the recommendation of St. Gregory Thaumaturgus. St. Alexander was martyred in the Decian persecution.
Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
Alexander, Bishop of Cappadocia, imprisoned for his faith, served as coadjutor to the Bishop of Jerusalem. Exiled and again imprisoned, Alexander was tortured and died in prison in 251.
Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
Alexander, Bishop of Cappadocia, imprisoned for his faith, served as coadjutor to the Bishop of Jerusalem. Exiled and again imprisoned, Alexander was tortured and died in prison in 251.
Saint Alexis Falconieri
Visionary, co-founder of the Servites, uncle of St. Juliana Falconieri. St. Alexis died in 1310, at the age of 110 years.
Saint Alexius
Tries to untangle the story of the Man of God. According to tradition, a fifth-century Roman who became a beggar in Edessa. He is honored as a confessor of the Faith.
Saint Alexius
Tries to untangle the story of the Man of God. According to tradition, a fifth-century Roman who became a beggar in Edessa. He is honored as a confessor of the Faith.
Saint Alexius
Tries to untangle the story of the Man of God. According to tradition, a fifth-century Roman who became a beggar in Edessa. He is honored as a confessor of the Faith.
Saint Alfrida
Daughter of King Offa of Mercia. Hermit at Crowland, fl. 795.
Saint Alfwold
Monk of Winchester, became the last bishop of Sherborne, d. 1058.
Saint Alnoth
English hermit and martyr, d. about 700.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Jesuit student, who died in 1591 at the age of 23.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Jesuit student, who died in 1591 at the age of 23.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Jesuit student, who died in 1591 at the age of 23.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Jesuit student, who died in 1591 at the age of 23.
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Jesuit student, who died in 1591 at the age of 23.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Founder of the Redemptorists and devotional writer
Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Founder of the Redemptorists and devotional writer
Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
Spanish-born widower, Jesuit lay brother, served as porter at Majorca for 46 years, d. 1617. Also known as Alonso.
Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
Spanish-born widower, Jesuit lay brother, served as porter at Majorca for 46 years, d. 1617. Also known as Alonso.
Saint Alto
Irish-born hermit and missionary in Bavaria, monastic founder, eighth century.
Saint Alto
Irish-born hermit and missionary in Bavaria, monastic founder, eighth century.
Saint Alypius
Close friend of St. Augustine of Hippo. Like Augustine, Alypius was baptized by Ambrose. St. Alypius became bishop of Tagaste.
Saint Alypius
Close friend of St. Augustine of Hippo. Like Augustine, Alypius was baptized by Ambrose. St. Alypius became bishop of Tagaste.
Saint Amalberga
Virgin who rejected Charlemagne's advances.
Saint Amalberga
Virgin who rejected Charlemagne's advances.
Saint Amalberga
Sister or niece of Pepin of Landen. Amalberga was married to Witger; they both entered monastic life. Also called St. Amelia.
Saint Amandus
Hermit, missionary, bishop of Maastricht, monastic founder, d. about 690.
Saint Amandus
Hermit, missionary, bishop of Maastricht, monastic founder, d. about 690.
Saint Ambrose
Bishop of Milan, and Doctor of the Church, who died in 397.
Saint Ambrose
Bishop of Milan, and Doctor of the Church, who died in 397.
Saint Ambrose
Bishop of Milan, and Doctor of the Church, who died in 397.
Saint Ambrose
Bishop of Milan, and Doctor of the Church, who died in 397.
Saint Ambrose of Camaldoli
Born Ambrose Traversari, theologian, translator of many of the Fathers, author, d. 1439.
Saint Ammon
One of the desert fathers. Lived with his wife for 18 years as brother and sister, after which he became a hermit in Nitria and she also became a monk. Fourth-century Egypt.
Saint Anastasia
Martyr, whose feast day is 25 December. Attracted a cultus at Rome in the late fifth century, and a sixth-century legend makes her a Roman matron, though martyred elsewhere.
Saint Anastasia
Martyr, whose feast day is 25 December. Attracted a cultus at Rome in the late fifth century, and a sixth-century legend makes her a Roman matron, though martyred elsewhere.
Saint Anastasia
Martyr, whose feast day is 25 December. Attracted a cultus at Rome in the late fifth century, and a sixth-century legend makes her a Roman matron, though martyred elsewhere.
Saint Anastasius
Bishop of Antioch, exiled by the emperor, restored to his see in 593 by St. Gregory the Great. Anastasius died in 598.
Saint Anastasius Sinaita
Seventh-century abbot of the monastery of Mt. Sinai, vociferous opponent of the Monophysites and Monothelites, writer.
Saint Anastasius the Persian
A former magician and soldier, converted to Christianity, became a monk. He was martyred in 628.
Saint Anastasius the Persian
A former magician and soldier, converted to Christianity, became a monk. He was martyred in 628.
Saint Anastasius the Persian
A former magician and soldier, converted to Christianity, became a monk. He was martyred in 628.
Saint Anastasius the Persian
A former magician and soldier, converted to Christianity, became a monk. He was martyred in 628.
Saint Anastasius the Persian
A former magician and soldier, converted to Christianity, became a monk. He was martyred in 628.
Saint Anatolia
Virgin and martyr, was denounced as a Christian and put to death by the sword in the Decian persecution.
Saint Anatolius
Patriarch of Constantinople, anti-Nestorian, anti-Eutychian. Some say he was killed by heretics in 458.
Saint Anatolius
Patriarch of Constantinople, anti-Nestorian, anti-Eutychian. Some say he was killed by heretics in 458.
Saint Anatolius
Third-century bishop of Laodicea, mathematician, scientist, philosopher.
Saint Andrew
The Apostle in Scripture and tradition.
Saint Andrew
The Apostle in Scripture and tradition.
Saint Andrew
The Apostle in Scripture and tradition.
Saint Andrew
The Apostle in Scripture and tradition.
Saint Andrew
Was stoned to death at Lampsacus, during the Decian persecution, along with his companion Paul.
Saint Andrew Avellino
Canon lawyer, priest, reformer, Theatine, d. 1608.
Saint Andrew Avellino
Canon lawyer, priest, reformer, Theatine, d. 1608.
Saint Andrew Bobola
Polish Jesuit priest and missionary, martyred in 1657.
Saint Andrew Bobola
Polish Jesuit priest and missionary, martyred in 1657.
Saint Andrew Corsini
Article on this Carmelite, called 'the Apostle of Florence,' regarded as a prophet and thaumaturgus, who became bishop of Fiesole, and died in 1373.
Saint Andrew Corsini
Article on this Carmelite, called 'the Apostle of Florence,' regarded as a prophet and thaumaturgus, who became bishop of Fiesole, and died in 1373.
Saint Andrew Corsini
Article on this Carmelite, called 'the Apostle of Florence,' regarded as a prophet and thaumaturgus, who became bishop of Fiesole, and died in 1373.
Saint Andrew of Crete
Also known as Andreas, monk, bishop of Gortyna, best known for his hymnody, d. 740 or 720
Saint Andrew of Crete
Also known as Andreas, monk, bishop of Gortyna, best known for his hymnody, d. 740 or 720
Saint Andrew the Scot
Brother of St. Bridget the Younger and archdeacon of Fiesole, d. about 877.
Saint Angela Merici
Founder of the Ursulines, who died in 1540.
Saint Angela Merici
Founder of the Ursulines, who died in 1540.
Saint Angela Merici
Founder of the Ursulines, who died in 1540.
Saint Angela Merici
Founder of the Ursulines, who died in 1540.
Saint Angela Merici
Founder of the Ursulines, who died in 1540.
Saint Angilbert
Abbot of Centula, fathered two children by Charlemagne's unmarried daughter Bertha. He died in 814.
Saint Anne
According to apocryphal literature, the mother of Mary.
Saint Anne
According to apocryphal literature, the mother of Mary.
Saint Anne
According to apocryphal literature, the mother of Mary.
Saint Anne Line
A convert to Catholicism, hanged in 1601 for the (unproven) crime of harboring a priest. She is one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales.
Saint Anno
Former soldier, Archbishop of Cologne, d. 1075.
Saint Anno
Former soldier, Archbishop of Cologne, d. 1075.
Saint Anschar
Benedictine monk, missionary to Scandinavia, bishop of Hamburg, d. 865.
Saint Anschar
Benedictine monk, missionary to Scandinavia, bishop of Hamburg, d. 865.
Saint Ansegisus
Benedictine monk, abbot, reformer, d. 833 or 834.
Saint Anselm
Monk, abbot, philosopher, theologian, Archbishop of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church
Saint Anselm
Duke of Forum Julii, Benedictine monk, monastic founder, Abbot of Nonantula, d. 805
Saint Anselm
Monk, abbot, philosopher, theologian, Archbishop of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church
Saint Anselm of Lucca, the Younger
Appointed bishop of Lucca by his uncle Anselm of Lucca the Elder (Pope Alexander II), then became a Benedictine monk, served as papal legate, and died in 1086.
Saint Anselm of Lucca, the Younger
Appointed bishop of Lucca by his uncle Anselm of Lucca the Elder (Pope Alexander II), then became a Benedictine monk, served as papal legate, and died in 1086.
Saint Anthony of Egypt
Founder of Christian monasticism
Saint Anthony of Egypt
Founder of Christian monasticism
Saint Anthony of Egypt
Founder of Christian monasticism
Saint Anthony of Padua
Augustinian canon turned Franciscan, priest, preacher, miracle worker, d. 1231. Known as 'the Hammer of the Heretics.'
Saint Anthony of Padua
Augustinian canon turned Franciscan, priest, preacher, miracle worker, d. 1231. Known as 'the Hammer of the Heretics.'
Saint Antoninus
Archbishop of Florence, Dominican reformer, moral theologian, d. 1459
Saint Antoninus
Archbishop of Florence, Dominican reformer, moral theologian, d. 1459
Saint Antonio Maria Zaccaria
A Doctor of Medicine, founder of the Barnabites, d. 1539.
Saint Aphian
Martyred in about 306 at the age of 18.
Saint Aphian
Martyred in about 306 at the age of 18.
Saint Apollinaris
Born in Vienne, became bishop of Valence, was exiled to Sardinia, d. 520.
Saint Apollinaris
Born in Vienne, became bishop of Valence, was exiled to Sardinia, d. 520.
Saint Apollinaris Claudius
Second-century bishop of Hierapolis, apologist.
Saint Apollonia
A virgin, possibly ordained, martyr at Alexandria in late 248 or early 249.
Saint Apollonia
A virgin, possibly ordained, martyr at Alexandria in late 248 or early 249.
Saint Apollonia
A virgin, possibly ordained, martyr at Alexandria in late 248 or early 249.
Saint Apollonia
A virgin, possibly ordained, martyr at Alexandria in late 248 or early 249.
Saint Apollonia
A virgin, possibly ordained, martyr at Alexandria in late 248 or early 249.
Saint Arbogast
Irish, traveled to the Continent and became a hermit, bishop of Strasburg, famous for miracles. He died in 678.
Saint Arbogast
Irish, traveled to the Continent and became a hermit, bishop of Strasburg, famous for miracles. He died in 678.
Saint Arialdo
A canon of Milan, reformer, martyr, murdered by agents of the bishop of Milan in 1065.
Saint Arnulf of Metz
Frankish civil servant at the court of Austrasia, bishop of Metz, hermit, d. about 640.
Saint Arsenius
A Roman, was tutor to the emperor's children before fleeing to the monastery of St. John the Dwarf. Arsenius died in 450.
Saint Arsenius
A Roman, was tutor to the emperor's children before fleeing to the monastery of St. John the Dwarf. Arsenius died in 450.
Saint Asaph
First bishop of the Welsh town named after him. Second half of sixth century.
Saint Assicus
St. Patrick's coppersmith, also a renowned bellfounder, Bishop of Elphin.
Saint Assicus
St. Patrick's coppersmith, also a renowned bellfounder, Bishop of Elphin.
Saint Athanasius
Bishop of Alexandria, confessor and Doctor of the Church
Saint Athanasius
Bishop of Alexandria, confessor and Doctor of the Church
Saint Attala
Burgundian monk, companion of St. Columban in exile, co-founder and abbot of Bobbio, d. 627.
Saint Attala
Burgundian monk, companion of St. Columban in exile, co-founder and abbot of Bobbio, d. 627.
Saint Attracta
Contemporary of St. Patrick, founder of a hospice and several churches.
Saint Attracta
Contemporary of St. Patrick, founder of a hospice and several churches.
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Monk who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury, called 'Apostle of the English.'
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Monk who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury, called 'Apostle of the English.'
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Doctor of the Church
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Doctor of the Church
Saint Aunarius
Bishop of Auxerre, d. 603
Saint Austremonius
Apostle of Auverne, said to have been the first bishop of Clermont. Probably early fourth century.
Saint Austremonius
Apostle of Auverne, said to have been the first bishop of Clermont. Probably early fourth century.
Saint Avitus
Anti-Arian Bishop of Vienne, converted King Sigismund, was a renowned poet, d. about 518.
Saint Avitus
Anti-Arian Bishop of Vienne, converted King Sigismund, was a renowned poet, d. about 518.