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405–452 · Early Church

Udaut of Ax, or Saint Udaut (405–452), was a Catholic priest and martyr of Visigothic origin. He was reportedly arrested and put to death on May 11, 452, by the Ostrogothic king Valamir in Ax-les-Thermes, Ariège.

347 · Early Church

Ursicinus of Brescia was an Italian saint, and bishop of Brescia in Lombardy. He participated in the council of Sardica in 347, in which year he died; his shrine may still be seen. His feast day is 1 December.

200–300 · Early Church

Saint Ursinus of Bourges (French: Ursin) (3rd or 4th century) is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and is considered the first bishop of Bourges.

350–396 · Early Church

Ursus (Italian: Orso, died 13 April 396) was bishop of Ravenna during the late 4th century who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic church, with his feast day being commemorated on 13 April.

500–475 · Early Church

Valentine of Passau (died 7 January 475) was a bishop, abbot, monk, and hermit, who is venerated as a saint in Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism.

177–229 · Early Church

Saint Valerian of Rome was born in 177 and died in 229 in Rome. He was the spouse of Saint Cecilia and was killed by decapitation. He is a saint in the Catholic Church and is buried at Santa Cecilia in Trastevere.

300–315 · Early Church

Saint Valerius of Saragossa (Spanish: San Valero; Aragonese: Sant Valero) (d. 315 AD) is the patron saint of Saragossa. He was bishop of this city from 290 until his death. He assisted at the Council of Elvira. His feast day is January 29.

300–320 · Early Church

Saint Valerius of Treves (†320) was a semi-legendary Bishop of Trier. His feast day is 29 January. According to an ancient legend, St. Valerius was a follower of Saint Eucharius, the first bishop of Trier.

401–499 · Early Church

Saint Venantius was a 5th-century monk who became abbot of the Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours. Renowned for his holiness during his lifetime and known as a wonderworker and author of miracles, he is considered a saint in the Catholic Church.

300–257 · Early Church

Venantius of Salona (also Wigand; died 259), was a Christian saint, martyr and Bishop of Salona in Dalmatia, active in the later half of the third century AD. He was possibly martyred in Delminium. He either was the first bishop or succeeded Saint Domnius as bishop.

350–408 · Early Church

Venerius (Italian: Venerio) was Archbishop of Milan from 400 (or 401) to 408. He is honoured as a Saint in the Catholic Church and his feast day is May 6. Almost nothing is known about the life of Venerius before his election as bishop of Milan.

400–390 · Early Church

Viator of Lyons (died c. 389 AD) is a Gallic saint of the fourth century. The name "Viator" in Latin originally meant "traveller by road". In Roman law, the word came to designate a minor court official who went out to summon people to appear before the magistrate.

440–490 · Early Church

Victor Vitensis (or Victor of Vita; born circa 430) was an African bishop of the Province of Byzacena (called Vitensis from his See of Vita). His importance rests on his Historia persecutionis Africanae Provinciae, temporibus Genserici et Hunirici regum Wandalorum (A History of t…

250–313 · Early Church

Saint Victoria was a martyr of Córdoba, in Hispania. She suffered martyrdom during the Diocletianic Persecution along with her brother Acisclus. They were mentioned by St. Eulogius.

96 · Early Church

Saint Victorinus of Amiternum was a Catholic priest and bishop born in Amiternum. He died in 96 at Aquae Cutiliae.

250–303 · Early Church

Saint Victorinus of Pettau (also Ptuj or Poetovio; Greek: Βικτωρίνος Πεταβίου; died 303 or 304) was an Early Christian ecclesiastical writer who flourished about 270, and who was martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.

500–450 · Early Church

Vincent of Lérins (Latin: Vincentius Lerinensis; died c. 445) was a Gallic monk and author of early Christian writings. One example was the Commonitorium, c. 434, which offers guidance in the orthodox teaching of Christianity.

401–498 · Early Church

Volusian (French: Volusien) (Latin: Volusianus) was the seventh Bishop of Tours, from 491 to 498. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

400 · Early Church

Zama was a Catholic priest who served as a bishop. He died in 400 and is venerated as a Catholic saint. His remains are buried in the Cripta di San Zama at the Bologna Cathedral.

101–299 · Early Church

Zechariah of Lyon (Latin: Zacharias) was the third bishop of Lyon. He is recognised as a saint by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is celebrated on 28 June. Very little is known of his life.

300–371 · Early Church

Zeno of Verona (Venetian: Xenòn de Verona or Xen de Verona; Italian: Zenone da Verona; about 300 – 371 or 380) was an Afro-Italian Christian figure believed to have either served as Bishop of Verona or died as a martyr.

337–417 · Early Church

Saint Zenobius (Italian: San Zanobi, Zenobio) (337–417) who was the first bishop of Florence. Venerated in the Catholic Church, his feast day is celebrated on May 25. Born of a Florentine noble family, Zenobius was educated by his pagan parents.

217 · Early Church

Pope Zephyrinus was the bishop of Rome from the year 199 until his death on 20 December 217. He was born in Rome, and succeeded Victor I. Upon his death on 20 December 217, he was succeeded by his principal advisor, Callixtus I.

100–110 · Early Church

Zosimus (Greek: Ζωσιμος) was a Christian martyr who was executed in Spoleto, Umbria, Italy, during the reign of Emperor Trajan. His feast day is June 19.