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238–250 · Early Church

The name Albina comes from Albina, "the White Goddess," the Etruscan goddess of the dawn and protector of ill-fated lovers. It was a common name in ancient Rome.

177 · Early Church

Saint Alcibiade died in 177 in Lyon. He is recognized as a saint.

1891–177 · Early Church

Saint Alexander was a martyr and companion of Saint Pothinus. Alexander was a physician in Vienne, Gaul, when he converted to Christianity. He was arrested during the persecutions conducted under Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

100–117 · Early Church

Pope Alexander I (Greek: Αλέξανδρος, died c. 115) was the bishop of Rome from about 108/109 to 116/119 (according to the 2012 Annuario Pontificio). Some believe he suffered martyrdom under the Roman emperor Trajan or Hadrian.

201–303 · Early Church

Alexander of Bergamo (died c. 303) is the patron saint of Bergamo, as well as Capriate San Gervasio and Cervignano d'Adda. Alexander may have been a Roman soldier or resident of Bergamo who was tortured and killed for not renouncing his Christian faith.

190–250 · Early Church

Saint Alexander of Comana (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος Κομάνων); died c. 251, known as Alexander Carbonarius (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Ἀνθρακεὺς), meaning "the charcoal burner", was Bishop of Comana in Pontus. Whether he was the first to occupy that seat is unknown.

250–337 · Early Church

Alexander of Constantinople (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος; c. 241 – 337) was bishop of Byzantium from 314 and the first bishop of Constantinople from 330 (the city was renamed during his episcopacy in 330).

200–251 · Early Church

Alexander of Jerusalem (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Ιεροσολύμων; died 251 AD) was a third century bishop who is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Roman Catholic Church. He died during the persecution of Emperor Decius.

201–289 · Early Church

Alexander of Rome (died 289) is a Christian martyr. The date of his birth is unknown. He died in 289 AD and his mother Pimenia buried him near the river Ergina. His mother was a witness of his martyrdom.

250–309 · Early Church

Alexander of Thessalonica (died between 305 and 311) was an early Christian Greek prelate and martyr who suffered during the reign of the Roman Emperor Maximian. He served as Archbishop of Thessalonica in the 4th century.

350–430 · Early Church

Alexander the Sleepless was a monk and archimandrite of Greek origin, living from the late 4th to the early 5th century, born around 350 and died in 430. The term Acoemete refers to a monk whose rule requires taking turns to keep vigil.

350–375 · Early Church

Alla of the Goths (died c. 375) is venerated as a martyr of the Christian Church in Orthodoxy. The feast day of Saint Alla of the Goths is celebrated on March 26 (April 8) according to the Julian calendar.

462 · Early Church

Alor of Quimper, also known as Saint Alor, Saint Alour, Saint Alar, Saint Halory, Saint Hélouri, Saint Alouarn, Saint Aloué, or Saint-Allouestre (Morbihan), was the second or perhaps third successor of Saint Corentin to the episcopal see of Quimper, according to an ancient list o…

480 · Early Church

Saint Alpinus was the eighth bishop of Châlons-en-Champagne and lord of Baye. Alpin was the name traditionally given to firstborn sons. He is recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and his feast day is September 7.

390 · Early Church

Albin or Alpin (Latin: Alpinus) is the 14th bishop of Lyon who succeeded Saint Just. He is recognized as a Saint by both the Roman Catholic Church. and the Eastern Orthodox Church and is celebrated on 15 September.

360–430 · Early Church · Augustinians

Alypius of Thagaste was bishop of the see of Thagaste (in present-day Algeria) in 394. He was a lifelong friend of Augustine of Hippo and joined him in his conversion (in 386; Confessions 8.12.28) and life in Christianity.

384 · Early Church

Alyre of Clermont, also known as Illidius or Illirius, was, according to local tradition, the fourth bishop of Clermont; he is said to have died in 384. He is recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. His feast day is June 5.

397–475 · Early Church

Amabilis of Riom (or Amabilis of Auvergne) (French: Saint Amable, Italian: Sant'Amabile) was a Gallo-Roman saint. Sidonius Apollinaris brought Amabilis to serve at Clermont.

400–431 · Early Church

Amandus de Bordeaux (died c. 431) was the bishop of Bordeaux for two non-consecutive periods between about 404 and 431. Amandus was raised in a Christian home and educated in the Christian Bible. Recognizing his qualities, Bishop Delphinus had him ordained a priest.

290–355 · Early Church

Amandus of Strasbourg (circa 290-355) was, about 346, the first Bishop of Strasbourg. His feast day is 26 October.

89 · Early Church

Amanse de Reims served as an archbishop. He died in the year 89 and is recognized as a saint.

448 · Early Church

Amantius of Como (Italian: Sant'Amanzio di Como) (died April 8, 448 AD) is venerated as the third bishop of Como. He was preceded by Felix of Como and Provinus. He was succeeded by Abundius. His feast day is 8 April.

400–440 · Early Church

Amantius was a prelate who served as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Rodez. Born in 400 and dying in 440, he is recognized as a saint.

260 · Early Church

Saint Amarant d'Albi was born in Albi and died there in 260. He is recognized as a saint.

100 · Early Church

Amasianus of Taranto was a Christian presbyter and bishop in Ancient Rome. He died in the year 100 and is venerated as a saint.

356 · Early Church

Amasio was a presbyter who served as a bishop in Teano. He died in 356 and is recognized as a Catholic saint.

350–340 · Early Church

Amator of Troyes, or Saint Amator, Bishop of Troyes (also known as Amadour), who died around 340, was the first Bishop of Troyes during the time of Constans I. The Troyes breviary mentions this saint on the first day of May.

250–270 · Early Church

Amator of Autun, also known as Saint Amator I, born in Autun in the 3rd century and died around 270, was a Gallo-Roman saint and bishop of the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. He was the first bishop of Autun. His feast day is November 26.

344–418 · Early Church

Amator (in French) Amadour or Amatre was bishop of Auxerre from 388 until his death on 1 May 418 and venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Amator's feast day is celebrated on 1 May. Amator was of a wealthy, upper-class family in Auxerre, France.

200–251 · Early Church

Ambrose of Alexandria (before 212 – c. 250) was a friend of the Christian theologian Origen. Ambrose was attracted by Origen's fame as a teacher, and visited the Catechetical School of Alexandria in 212.

300–304 · Early Church

Saint Amelia was born in Girona in 300 and died in the same city in 304. A citizen of Ancient Rome, she is recognized as a saint.

301–399 · Early Church

Ammonius was a Christian monk involved in the power struggle between the bishop Cyril of Alexandria and the Praefectus augustalis Orestes in the 5th century. Ammonius was part of a group of supporters of the bishop Cyril, composed of both Parabalani and Nitrian monks.

-813–-739 · Early Church

Amos was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. According to the Bible, Amos was the older contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah and was active c.

304 · Early Church

Amphibalus is a venerated early Christian priest said to have converted Saint Alban to Christianity. He occupied a place in British hagiography almost as revered as Alban himself.

339–394 · Early Church

Amphilochius of Iconium (Greek: Ἀµφιλόχιος Ἰκονίου) was a Christian bishop of the fourth century, son of a Cappadocian family of distinction, born, perhaps at Caesarea, ca. 339/340, died probably 394–403.

100 · Early Church

Ampliatus or Amplias (in the King James Version; Greek: Αμπλίατος) was a Roman Christian mentioned by Paul in one of his letters, where he says, "Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord." (Romans 16:8) He is considered one of the Seventy Disciples by the Eastern Orthodox Church.…

294–356 · Early Church

Ammon, Amun (Coptic: Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲁⲙⲟⲩⲛ), Ammonas (Ancient Greek: Ἀμμώνας), Amoun (Ἀμοῦν), or Ammonius the Hermit was a 4th-century Christian ascetic and the founder of one of the most celebrated monastic communities in Egypt. He was subsequently declared a saint.

25–90 · Early Church

Pope Anacletus (born c. AD 15 – died c. AD 92), also known as Cletus, was the bishop of Rome, following Peter and Linus. Anacletus served between c. AD 80 and his death, c. AD 92.

100–60 · Early Church

Ananias of Damascus was a disciple of Jesus in Damascus, mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible, which describes how he was sent by Jesus to restore the sight of Saul of Tarsus (who later was called Paul the Apostle) and provide him with additional instruction in the…

220–250 · Early Church

Anastasia the Roman (Greek: Αγία Αναστασία η Ρωμαία, died c. 250) was 3rd-century Christian saint and nun who was martyred during the reign of Roman emperor Decius.

300–304 · Early Church

Saint Anastasia (died 25 December 304 AD) is a Christian saint and martyr who died at Sirmium in the Roman province of Pannonia Secunda (modern Serbia). In the Eastern Orthodox Church, she is venerated as St. Anastasia the Pharmakolytria, i.e.

340–401 · Early Church

Pope Anastasius I was the bishop of Rome from 27 November 399 to his death on 19 December 401. Anastasius was born in Rome, and was the son of Maximus.

250–302 · Early Church

Anastasius (Greek: Άναστάσιος) was a Christian convert who suffered martyrdom with Anthony, Julian, Celsus and Marcionilla, during the Diocletianic Persecution. He is supposed to have converted after being raised from the dead by Saint Julian of Antioch.

263–305 · Early Church

Anastasius of Lleida (Lleida, c. 263 – May 11, 305), also known as Anastasius of Badalona, was, according to tradition, a soldier in the Roman legions born in Lleida around the year 263 to a pagan family.

304 · Early Church

Saint Anastasius the Fuller (died 304) is a Christian saint of the pre-schism Christian Church. Anastasius was a fuller of Aquileia who subsequently moved his business to Salona, although other sources say he went to Spalatum.

101–300 · Early Church

Anathalon (Latin: Anatalius, Anatolius, Italian: Anatalone, Anatalo, Anatolio, Byzantine Greek: Ανατόλιος) was the first recorded Bishop of Milan and lived at the end 2nd-century or early 3rd-century. A later tradition made him the also the first bishop of Brescia.

301–458 · Early Church

Anatolius of Constantinople (Greek: Ἀνατόλιος; died 3 July 458) was a Patriarch of Constantinople (November 449 – 3 July 458). He is regarded as a saint, by both the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. Anatolius was born at Alexandria.

300–280 · Early Church

Anatolius of Laodicea (Greek: Ἀνατόλιος Λαοδικείας; early 3rd century – July 3, 283), also known as Anatolius of Alexandria, was a Syro-Egyptian saint and Bishop of Laodicea on the Mediterranean coast of Roman Syria in AD 268.

312 · Early Church

Anatolius of Nicaea, Martyr Anatolius (died c. 312), was a Christian martyr and Orthodox saint. He came from Nicomedia and had two brothers, Eustathius and Thespesius. He and his brothers were baptized by Bishop Saint Anthimus.

200–208 · Early Church

Andeolus or Andéol is an alleged Christian missionary martyred in Gaul. Andeolus was reportedly born in Smyrna in the 2nd century. A deacon, he was sent by Polycarp, along with Benignus, to evangelize southern Gaul.