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Saint Agnes of Rome300–400 · Early Church
Agnes of Rome (c. 291 – 21 January 304) was a Roman Christian adolescent who was executed for her faith in the 4th century. She is venerated as a virgin martyr and as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican…
Saint Blaise of Sebaste300–316 · Early Church
Blaise of Sebaste (Greek: Ἅγιος Βλάσιος, Hágios Blásios; Armenian: Սուրբ Վլաս; Latin: Blasius martyred 316 AD) was a physician and bishop of Sebastea in historical Lesser Armenia (modern Sivas, Turkey) who is venerated as a Christian saint and martyr.
Saint John the Evangelist10–98 · Early Church
John the Evangelist (c. 6 AD – c. 100 AD) is the name traditionally given to the author of the Gospel of John. Christians have traditionally identified him with John the Apostle, John of Patmos, and John the Presbyter, although there is no consensus on how many of these may actua…
Saint Luke the Evangelist84 · Early Church
Luke the Evangelist was one of the Four Evangelists—the four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical gospels. The Early Church Fathers ascribed to him authorship of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
Saint Matthew the Apostle10–74 · Early Church
Matthew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist.
Saint Paul the Apostle5–66 · Early Church
Paul (born Saul of Tarsus; c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD), commonly known as Paul the Apostle or Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century AD.
Saint Perpetua181–203 · Early Church
Perpetua and Felicity (Latin: Perpetua et Felicitas; c. 182 – c. 203) were Christian martyrs of the third century. Vibia Perpetua was a recently married, well-educated noblewoman, said to have been 22 years old at the time of her death, and mother of an infant son she was nursing…
Saint Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor339–397 · Early Church
Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church who baptized St. Augustine and defended the Church's independence from the state.
Saint Saint Anne-54–12 · Early Church
According to Christian tradition, Saint Anne (also known as Ann or Anna) was the mother of Mary, the wife of Joachim and the maternal grandmother of Jesus. Mary's mother is not named in the Bible's canonical gospels.
Saint Saint Apollonia150–249 · Early Church
Saint Apollonia was one of a group of virgin martyrs who suffered in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians prior to the persecution of Decius. According to church tradition, her torture included having all of her teeth violently pulled out or shattered.
Saint Saint Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and Doctor of the Church354–430 · Early Church
One of the most influential theologians, his conversion and writings like 'Confessions' shaped Western Christianity.
Saint Saint Cecilia200–230 · Early Church
Saint Cecilia (Latin: Sancta Caecilia), also spelled Cecelia, was a Roman Christian virgin martyr, who is venerated in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, such as the Church of Sweden.
Saint Saint Christopher300–251 · Early Church
Saint Christopher (Greek: Ἅγιος Χριστόφορος, romanized: Hágios Christóphoros, lit. 'Christ-bearer'; Latin: Sanctus Christophorus) is a legendary figure venerated by several Christian denominations as a martyr and saint.
Saint Saint George275–303 · Early Church
Saint George (Ancient Greek: Γεώργιος, romanized: Geṓrgios; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr, born in Cappadocia in Anatolia, who is venerated as a saint. According to holy tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army.
Saint Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor345–420 · Early Church
A Doctor of the Church best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and his deep love for Scripture.
Saint Saint Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr225–258 · Early Church
A Roman deacon martyred on a gridiron, famously telling his executioners, 'I am well done on this side; turn me over!'.
Saint Saint Lucy283–304 · Early Church
Lucia of Syracuse (c. 283 – 304 AD), also called Santa Lucia (Latin: Sancta Lucia) and better known as Saint Lucy, was a Roman Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution.
Saint Saint Mark the Evangelist20–68 · Early Church
The author of the second Gospel and companion of St. Peter, he brought the Gospel to Egypt and founded the Church in Alexandria.
Saint Saint Monica332–387 · Early Church
The mother of St. Augustine whose persistent prayers and tears over many years led to the conversion of her son and husband.
Saint Saint Nicholas250–350 · Early Church
Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.
Saint Saint Peter65 · Early Church
Saint Peter (born Shimon bar Yonah; 1 BC – AD 64/68), also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church.
Saint Saint Stephen, The First Martyr1–36 · Early Church
One of the first deacons, he became the Church's first martyr, stoned to death while forgiving his executioners.
Saint Saint Thomas the Apostle1–72 · Early Church
Initially doubting the Resurrection, his encounter with the Risen Lord led to his famous profession of faith.
Saint Sebastian255–287 · Early Church
Early Christian martyr who survived being shot through with arrows; revered against plague and as patron of athletes.
Saint Denis201–250 · Early Church
Denis of Paris (Latin: Dionysius) was a 3rd-century Christian martyr and saint. According to his hagiographies, he was bishop of Paris (then Lutetia) in the third century and, together with his companions Rusticus and Eleutherius, was martyred for his faith by decapitation.
Saint Pancras of Rome289–304 · Early Church
Pancras (Latin: Sanctus Pancratius) was a Roman citizen who converted to Christianity and was beheaded for his faith at the age of fourteen, around the year 304. His name is Greek (Πανκράτιος Pankrátios), meaning 'all-powerful'.
Saint Saint Barnabas the Apostle1–61 · Early Church
The 'Son of Encouragement' who vouched for St. Paul and accompanied him on his first missionary journey to the Gentiles.
Saint Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr287–305 · Early Church
A brilliant young philosopher who converted many to Christ before being martyred on a wheel for her faith.
Saint Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr/Saint Columban, Religious100–99 · Early Church
The fourth Pope, whose letter to the Corinthians remains one of the earliest and most important documents of the early Church.
Saint Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor376–444 · Early Church
Bishop and Doctor of the Church who defended the title of Mary as 'Theotokos' (Mother of God) at the Council of Ephesus.
Saint Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor313–386 · Early Church
Bishop of Jerusalem and Doctor of the Church, known for his 'Catechetical Lectures' explaining the faith to new Christians.
Saint Saint Damasus I, Pope305–384 · Early Church
The Pope who commissioned St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin and worked to preserve the tombs of the martyrs.
Saint Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor315–367 · Early Church
Bishop of Poitiers and Doctor of the Church, known as the 'Athanasius of the West' for his defense of the Trinity against Arianism.
Saint Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr35–108 · Early Church
A disciple of St. John, he was martyred in Rome, leaving behind letters emphasizing Church unity and the Eucharist.
Saint Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr272–305 · Early Church
Bishop and martyr whose blood is said to liquefy miraculously in Naples as a sign of his intercession and the presence of God.
Saint Saint Justin Martyr100–165 · Early Church
A philosopher who converted to Christianity and became its first great apologist, eventually martyred for refusing to sacrifice to idols.
Saint Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop316–397 · Early Church
A Roman soldier who shared his cloak with a beggar, discovered to be Christ, and later became the beloved Bishop of Tours.
Saint Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop/Saints John Fisher, Bishop and Thomas More, Martyrs354–431 · Early Church
A wealthy Roman nobleman who gave up everything to become a priest and then Bishop of Nola, known for his poetry.
Saint Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor380–450 · Early Church
Known as 'golden-worded' for his eloquent preaching, he was the Bishop of Ravenna and a strong defender of the Incarnation.
Saint Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr70–155 · Early Church
A philosopher who converted to Christianity and became its first great apologist, eventually martyred for refusing to sacrifice to idols.
Saint Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs/Saint Cajetan, Priest215–258 · Early Church
On the octave day of Christmas, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, honoring her role as the Mother of the Savior and the start of the civil New Year with a focus on peace.
Saint Saint Sylvester I, Pope300–336 · Early Church
Pope during the reign of Constantine, he guided the Church through its emergence from persecution.
- Saint Aaron of Caerleon
300–304 · Early Church
Julius and Aaron (also Julian) were two Romano-British Christian saints who were martyred around the third century AD. Along with Saint Alban, they are the only named Christian martyrs from Roman Britain.
Saint Abadios400 · Early Church
Jacobite Arab Synaxarium or Synaxaire Arabe-Jacobite is a volume containing biographies of several saints and it utilized by the Syriac Orthodox Church. It was initially published into French in 1904 in the Patrologia Orientalis by René Basset.
Saint Abaskhiron the Soldier201–201 · Early Church
Abaskhiron the Soldier or Eskhayron the Soldier is a Coptic martyr and saint. The name "Abaskhyron" is derived from two words, The honorific title "Abba" which means father, is given to him out of respect (despite his young age in martyrdom).
Saint Abdas of Susa400–418 · Early Church
Abdas, (also Abda, Abdias, and Audas) was bishop of Susa in Iran. Socrates of Constantinople calls him "bishop of Persia". He was executed under the orders of shah Yazdegerd I after refusing to rebuild a Zoroastrian fire temple that he had destroyed.
- Saint Abdiesus
342 · Early Church
Abdisho, ʾAbdisho, Abdishu, or ʿAbd Īshōʿ (Syriac: ܥܒܕܝܫܘܥ, Arabic: عبد يشوع) meaning 'servant of Jesus' in Syriac, is a masculine given name. The name is most predominantly used by Syriac Christians of West Asia, namely the Assyrians.
Saint Abdon250 · Early Church
Abdon and Sennen, variously written in early calendars and martyrologies Abdo, Abdus, and Sennes, Sennis, Zennen, are recognized by the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church as Christian martyrs, with a feast day on 30 July.
Saint Abercius of Hieropolis200–200 · Early Church
Abercius of Hieropolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀβέρκιος; died c. 167) was a Christian clergyman from Hierapolis at the time of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. He is maybe identical to an author who is called Avircius Marcellus in later sources.
Saint Abgar V-1–50 · Early Church
Abgar V (c. 1st century BC – c. AD 50), called Ukkāmā (meaning "the Black" in Syriac and other dialects of Aramaic), was the King of Osroene with his capital at Edessa. Abgar was described as "king of the Arabs" by the Roman historian Tacitus, a near-contemporary source.