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1195–1231 · Medieval · Franciscans

Anthony of Padua, OFM, or Anthony of Lisbon; born Fernando Martins de Bulhões (15 August 1195 – 13 June 1231) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and member of the Order of Friars Minor.

1182–1226 · Medieval · Franciscans

Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (c. 1181–3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar and an itinerant preacher.

1412–1431 · Medieval

Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc [ʒan daʁk] ; Middle French: Jehanne Darc [ʒəˈãnə ˈdark]; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of Fr…

1091–1153 · Medieval · Cistercians

A Cistercian abbot and Doctor of the Church whose preaching and writings significantly influenced medieval spirituality.

1221–1274 · Medieval · Franciscans

The 'Seraphic Doctor,' he was a Franciscan theologian, philosopher, and Cardinal who served as Minister General of his order.

1347–1380 · Medieval · Third Order of Saint Dominic

A mystic, advisor to Popes, and Doctor of the Church who worked for Church reform and unity through her prayers and writings.

1225–1274 · Medieval · Dominican Order

The 'Angelic Doctor,' his monumental 'Summa Theologiae' remains a foundational work of theology.

910–981 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adalbert of Magdeburg (c. 910 – 20 June 981), sometimes incorrectly shortened to "Albert", known as the Apostle of the Slavs, was the first Archbishop of Magdeburg (from 968) and a successful missionary to the Polabian Slavs to the east of what was contemporarily Germany.

801–865 · Medieval · Benedictines

Ansgar (8 September 801 – 3 February 865), also known as Anskar, Saint Ansgar, Saint Anschar or Oscar, was Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen in the northern part of the Kingdom of the East Franks.

1256–1302 · Medieval · Benedictines

Gertrude the Great or Gertrude of Helfta (January 6, 1256 – November 17, 1302) was a German Benedictine nun and mystic who was a member of the Monastery of Helfta.

1174–1243 · Medieval · Cistercians

Hedwig of Silesia (also Hedwig of Andechs, German: Heilige Hedwig von Andechs, Silesian: Śwjynto Hyjdla, Latin: Hedvigis; 1174 – 15 October 1243), a member of the Bavarian comital House of Andechs, was Duchess of Silesia from 1201 and of Greater Poland from 1231 as well as High D…

1214–1270 · Medieval · Franciscans

Louis IX (25 April 1214 – 25 August 1270), also known as Saint Louis, was King of France from 1226 until his death in 1270. He is widely recognized as the most distinguished of the Direct Capetians.

1033–1109 · Medieval · Benedictines

The 'Father of Scholasticism,' he was a philosopher and Archbishop of Canterbury who sought to understand faith through reason.

550–605 · Medieval

The 'Apostle of the English,' he was sent by Pope Gregory the Great to convert the Anglo-Saxons and became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

675–754 · Medieval · Benedictines

A philosopher who converted to Christianity and became its first great apologist, eventually martyred for refusing to sacrifice to idols.

1303–1373 · Medieval · Bridgettines

Born in 1207, St. Elizabeth was a princess who devoted her life and wealth to the poor, joining the Third Order of St. Francis.

1100–1123 · Medieval · Benedictines

A Capuchin friar known as Padre Pio, he bore the stigmata for fifty years and was a renowned confessor.

1458–1484 · Medieval

A Polish prince who chose a life of humility, chastity, and devotion over royal luxury, dying at the age of 25.

1170–1221 · Medieval · Dominican Order

Founder of the Dominicans who promoted study, prayer, and preaching to defend the faith against the Albigensian heresy.

1207–1231 · Medieval · Third Order of Saint Francis

Born in 1207, St. Elizabeth was a princess who devoted her life and wealth to the poor, joining the Third Order of St. Francis.

1384–1440 · Medieval · Benedictines

A noblewoman who balanced family duties with devotion and service, eventually founding a community of oblates.

1100–1157 · Medieval

A philosopher who converted to Christianity and became its first great apologist, eventually martyred for refusing to sacrifice to idols.

470–526 · Medieval

A Pope and martyr who was imprisoned by the Arian King Theodoric after a diplomatic mission to Constantinople.

1386–1456 · Medieval · Ordo Fratrum Minorum de Regularis Observantia

A Franciscan preacher and soldier of Christ who led a successful defense against the Ottoman Turks through his preaching.

1007–1072 · Medieval · Benedictines

A monk, cardinal, and reformer, he was a powerful voice for Church renewal and advocate for clerical discipline.

951–1027 · Medieval · Benedictines

Founder of the Camaldolese order, he promoted a strict hermit-like life based on the Rule of St. Benedict.

480–547 · Medieval · Nuns of the order of Saint Benedict

The twin sister of St. Benedict, she founded a community of nuns and is remembered for her spiritual conversations.

1119–1171 · Medieval

A philosopher who converted to Christianity and became its first great apologist, eventually martyred for refusing to sacrifice to idols.

550–552 · Medieval

Aaron of Aleth (died after 552), also called Saint Aihran or Eran in Breton, was a hermit, monk and abbot at a monastery on Cézembre, a small island near Aleth, opposite Saint-Malo in Brittany, France.

800–813 · Medieval

Aaron of Auxerre (fl. 800) was a bishop of Auxerre (perhaps 794–807). His relics are venerated in the Church of Saint-Germain in Auxerre, where his feast day is celebrated on 28 September. He is included in the roster of saints in the book Les Petits Bollandistes.

700–707 · Medieval

Abbo II of Metz was the thirty-fifth bishop of the Diocese of Metz, following Landry of Metz. He is commemorated with a feast day of 15 April. Abbo served as bishop from 697–707.

945–1004 · Medieval · Benedictines

Abbo or Abbon of Fleury (Latin: Abbo Floriacensis; c. 945 – 13 November 1004), also known as Saint Abbo or Abbon, was a monk and abbot of Fleury Abbey in present-day Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire near Orléans, France.

700–764 · Medieval · Benedictines

Abel (fl. 744–747) served as the Bishop of Reims in Francia, now modern-day France. He has sometimes been venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, particularly by the Bollandists.

474–558 · Medieval

Abraham of Cratia or Krateia (c. 474 – c. 558) was a Christian monk from Emesa (now Homs) Byzantine Syria. Abraham was the most important of the bishops on the see of Kratia from its foundation in the 2nd century until its dissolution in the 12th century.

550 · Medieval

Abraham of Ephesus was a 6th-century Archbishop of Ephesus in the Byzantine Empire and monastery founder. He is venerated as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. His feast day is commemorated on 28 October.

660–740 · Medieval

Acca of Hexham (c. 660 – 740/742) was an early medieval Northumbrian prelate, serving as bishop of Hexham from 709 until 732, and subsequently commemorated as a Christian saint.

1100–1172 · Medieval · Augustinians

Achard of Saint Victor (c. 1100 – 29 March 1171) was a canon regular and abbot of the Abbey of St. Victor, Paris, and later Bishop of Avranches. By tradition he is honored as a Blessed by his fellow Canons Regular of St. Augustine.

751–827 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adalard of Corbie (Latin: Adalhardus Corbeiensis; c. 751, Huise – 2 January 827) was the son of Bernard who was the son of Charles Martel and half-brother of Pepin; Charlemagne was his cousin. He is recognised as a saint within the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church.

1010–1090 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adalbero of Würzburg (or Saint Adalbero; c. 1010 – 6 October 1090) was Bishop of Würzburg and Count of Lambach-Wels. Born around 1010 in Lambach, Adalbero was the youngest son of Count Arnold II of Wels-Lambach in Upper Austria (of the family of the Counts of Formbach) and his w…

956–997 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adalbert of Prague (Latin: Sanctus Adalbertus, Czech: svatý Vojtěch, Slovak: svätý Vojtech, Polish: święty Wojciech, Hungarian: Szent Adalbert (Béla); c.

900–909 · Medieval

Adalgar (died 9 May 909), venerated as Saint Adalgar, was the third archbishop of Bremen from 888 until his death. Adalgar is revered as a saint in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. His feast day is 29 April.

848 · Medieval

Adalgisius of Novara was a Catholic priest and bishop born in Novara. He died in Novara in 848 and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

800–873 · Medieval

Adalwin of Salzburg was a German archbishop and abbot born in 800 and deceased in 873. He served within the Catholic Church and is recognized as a saint.

990–1060 · Medieval · Benedictines

Saint Adamo Abate (c. 990 – 1060–1070) was an Italian medieval Benedictine abbot, who, around the middle of the 11th century, became abbot of the monastery of Santa Maria delle Isole Tremiti. He was born in Petazio (today Petacciato) and was baptized in Guglionesi.

660–734 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adela of Pfalzel (d. 734 or 735), sometimes called Adula or Adolana, was a Frankish noblewoman, abbess, and Catholic saint. Some sources state that her father was Dagobert II and that her sister was Saint Irmina of Oeren.

1009–1079 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adela of France, known also as Adela the Holy or Adela of Messines; (died 1076) was, by marriage, Duchess of Normandy (January – August 1027), and Countess of Flanders (1035–1067). Adela was the second daughter of King Robert II of France and Constance of Arles.

970–1015 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich (c. 970 – 5 February 1015(?), her date of birth and death are controversial), also known as Adelheid, was the abbess of Vilich and also of St. Maria im Kapitol in Cologne. She was considered a saint by some; miracles are ascribed to her.

570–618 · Medieval · Benedictines

Pope Adeodatus I (570 – 8 November 618), also called Deodatus I or Deusdedit, was the bishop of Rome from 19 October 615 to his death on 8 November 618. He was the first priest to be elected pope since John II in 533.

676 · Medieval · Benedictines

Pope Adeodatus II (c. 621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676. He devoted much of his papacy to improving churches and fighting monothelitism. Born in Rome in c.

800–875 · Medieval · Benedictines

Ado (died 16 December 874) was a Frankish churchman and writer. He served as the archbishop of Vienne from 850 until his death and is venerated as a saint. His writings include hagiography and historiography. Ado belonged to a prominent noble family.