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1172–1221 · Medieval

Abraham of Smolensk (Russian: Авраамий Смоленский; 1150 or 1172 - c. 1222) was a Russian monk and priest. He resided at the Bogoroditzkaja convent and was regarded as a miracle worker.

503–588 · Medieval

Abraham the Great of Kashkar was the father of the Assyrian monastic revival in the 6th century. He is a doctor and saint of the Church of the East. He was born in Kashkar in Persia around 492.

1300–1400 · Medieval

Abraham the Laborious (Russian: Авраамий Трудолюбивый) (fl. 12th–14th century) was a monk of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. He is regarded as a saint, with a feast day of 21 August.

515 · Medieval

Saint Abran (Breton for 'Abraham'), was a 6th-century Irish hermit in Brittany. Abran was born in Ireland and was a brother of Gibrian. Abran and Gibrain traveled to Brittany with their siblings.

615–854 · Medieval

Abundius (also Abondius, Abundias, or Abbondio; early fifth century – 469), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Abundius, was a bishop of Como, Northern Italy. Abundius was born at Thessalonica. Around 448 Abundius became the fourth Bishop of Como, succeeding Amantius.

485–564 · Medieval

Saint Abundius the Sacristan (also Abonde, or, variously, Acontius) (died c. 564) was a sacristan of the Church of Saint Peter in Rome. His holy life was reportedly an inspiration to all who knew him, and several miracles were attributed to him.

550–639 · Medieval

Acarius (died 14 March 642), venerated as Saint Acarius, was a monk of Luxeuil Abbey who became Bishop of Doornik and Noyon, which today are located on either side of the Franco-Belgian border. Acarius was born to a noble family of Burgundy.

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.

652 · Medieval

Adalbert I of Ostrevent (died 652) was a 7th-century Frankish nobleman of the court of King Clovis II of France. He is recognized as a saint, and is commemorated on both 2 February (his martyrdom) and 2 May (translation of his relics to Douai in 1221).

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…

650–800 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adalbert of Egmond (also called Æthelberht of Egmond) (died c. 710 in Egmond) was a Northumbrian Anglo-Saxon missionary. He was one of Willibrord's companions in preaching the gospel in Holland and Frisia.

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.

1100–1160 · Medieval · Cistercians

Adalgott II of Disentis (died 1165) was a twelfth-century monk and bishop. He entered Clairvaux Abbey as a monk, and was appointed as abbot of Disentis. Adalgott cared for the sick and poor. He was subsequently named bishop of Chur, and continued to care for the poor.

642–673 · Medieval

Adalsinda or Adalsindis of Hamay (or Hamage) was a 7th-century Columban nun from a prominent Merovingian family. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.

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.

1067–1138 · Medieval

Adela of Normandy, of Blois, or of England (c. 1067 – 8 March 1137), also known as Saint Adela in the Catholic Church, was a daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. She later became the countess of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux by marriage to Stephen II of Blois.

931–999 · Medieval

Adelaide of Italy (German: Adelheid; 931 – 16 December 999 AD), also called Adelaide of Burgundy, was Holy Roman Empress by marriage to Emperor Otto the Great. She was crowned with him by Pope John XII in Rome on 2 February 962.

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.

1035–1097 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adelelmus (died c. 1100) (French: Aléaume; Spanish: Lesmes) was a French-born Benedictine monk venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Loudun, Poitou, Adelelmus joined the military at a young age.

1152 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adelelmus (French: Alleaume or Adelin; died 27 April 1152) was a hermit and disciple of Bernard of Thiron. He founded the monastery of Étival-en-Charnie. He is regarded as a saint in the Catholic Church.

801–910 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adalhelm (died c. 910) was the bishop of Séez for twenty-six years starting around 884. He was a Benedictine monk and abbot at the abbey of Anisole. Adalhelm wrote a life and miracles of Saint Opportuna of Montreuil, Vita et miracula Sanctae Opportunae.

1125 · Medieval

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1099–1125 · Medieval · Benedictines

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400–500 · Medieval

According to a historical catalogue inserted in the Drogo Sacramentary (folio 126), Adelphe (also known as Adelfus, Adelphus, Adelfius) is the 10th bishop of Metz. Most agree he lived in the fifth century.

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.

1004 · Medieval

Adérald (died 20 October 1004) was a Christian saint venerated by the Catholic Church. His feast day is celebrated on 20 October. Adérald was born around the mid-10th century to a father named Walon and a mother named Odrade.

1073–1131 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adjutor (died April 30, 1131) is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. He is credited to be the patron saint of swimmers, boaters, and drowning victims, and the patron saint of Vernon, France.

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.

1185–1224 · Medieval · Cistercians

Adolf of Osnabrück, O.Cist (also known as Adolphus, Adolph, Adolf of Tecklenburg), was born in Tecklenburg about 1185, a member of the family of the Counts of Tecklenburg in the Duchy of Westphalia.

624–704 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adomnán or Adamnán of Iona , also known as Eunan , was an abbot of Iona Abbey (r. 679–704), hagiographer, statesman, canon jurist, and saint. He was the author of the Life of Columba (Latin: Vita Columbae), probably written between 697 and 700.

885 · Medieval · Benedictines

Pope Adrian III or Hadrian III (Latin: Adrianus or Hadrianus; died 8 July 885) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 17 May 884 to his death on 8 July 885.

635–710 · Medieval · Benedictines

Adrian, also spelled Hadrian (born before 637, died 710), was a North African scholar in Anglo-Saxon England and the abbot of Saint Peter's and Saint Paul's in Canterbury. He was a noted teacher and commentator of the Bible. Adrian was born between 630 and 637.

850–875 · Medieval

Saint Adrian of May (sometimes given as "Magridin") (d. 875) was a martyr-saint of ancient Scotland, whose cult became popular in the 14th century. He is commemorated on 3 December. He may have been a bishop of Saint Andrews.

600–600 · Medieval

Adwen or Adwenna is purported to have been a 5th-century Christian virgin and saint. According to historian Nicholas Orme, Adwen was identified in the original tradition as a brother of Nectan of Hartland, but subsequently misclassified by Charles Henderson in the 18th century as…

1110–1167 · Medieval · Cistercians

Aelred of Rievaulx OCist (Latin: Aelredus Riaevallensis), also known as also Ailred, Ælred, or Æthelred; (1110 – 12 January 1167) was an English Cistercian monk and writer who served as Abbot of Rievaulx from 1147 until his death.

600 · Medieval

Y Rhiw (Welsh pronunciation ) is a small village on the south west tip of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales. The village forms part of the community of Aberdaron. From the village there are views towards Snowdonia. Nearby is the National Trust owned Plas yn Rhiw.

600 · Medieval

Saint Aerdeyrn (c. 6th century) was a semi-legendary pre-congregational saint of Wales. He was a descendant of Vortigern, making him related to the royal house of Powys. He was the brother of Saint Edeyrn and Elldeyrn with whom he is oft associated.

600 · Medieval

Afan of Builth (Welsh: Sant Afan Buellt; Latin: Avanus) was an early 6th-century Welsh bishop, martyr, and saint. His feast day is generally placed on 17 November, although the Demetian Calendar formerly used in southern Wales placed it on the 16th; it is no longer observed by ei…

500 · Medieval

Afrella or Arilda was an early 6th century Welsh saint. Afrelia was the daughter of "a high-ranking official at the royal court of Gwent" whom it has been suggested was Vortimer, a son of Vortigen and his queen Severa Verch Macsen (daughter of Roman Emperor Maximus).

490–536 · Medieval

Pope Agapetus I (489/490 – 22 April 536) was the bishop of Rome from 13 May 535 to his death on 22 April 536. His father, Gordianus, was a priest in Rome and he may have been related to two popes, Felix III and Gregory I.

1001–1095 · Medieval

Agapetus of the Kiev Caves or Agapetus of Pechersk (Russian: Агапит Печерский; Ukrainian: Агапіт Печерський; born ?? – died 1095), was an Orthodox Christian saint and doctor, as well as a monk in Kiev Pechersk Lavra.

574–681 · Medieval · Benedictines

Pope Agatho (577 – 10 January 681) served as the bishop of Rome from 27 June 678 until his death on 10 January 681. He heard the appeal of Wilfrid of York, who had been displaced from his see by the division of the archdiocese ordered by Theodore of Canterbury.

850–923 · Medieval

Ageltrude or Agiltrude (around 860 – 27 August 923) was the Empress and Queen of Italy as the wife of Guy (reigned 891–894). She was the regent for her son Lambert (reigned 894–898) and actively encouraged him in opposing the Carolingians, and in influencing papal elections in th…

521–588 · Medieval

Agericus of Verdun (also known as Saint Agericus, Airy or Aguy; Latin: Agericus, 521-588) was the tenth Bishop of Verdun and an advisor to King Childebert II of Austrasia.