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1255–1280 · Medieval · Franciscans

Margherita Colonna, (c.1255 – 30 December 1280) was a member of the Colonna family, which was notable in Italian history for centuries. She was beatified by Pope Pius IX after the approval of her cult in 1847. She was born in Palestrina about 1255.

1176 · Medieval

Margrethe of Roskilde, also called Margrethe of Ølse (d. 1176), was a Danish Roman Catholic local saint. She has been referred to as the only female saint in Denmark. Margrethe was related to Bishop Absalon of Roskilde, and married to Herlog in Ølsemagle in Kjøge.

1355–1431 · Medieval · Dominican Order

Anna Maria "Marie" Mancini, Princess of Paliano (28 August 1639 – 8 May 1715) was the third of the five Mancini sisters, nieces to Cardinal Mazarin who were brought to France to marry advantageously.

1175 · Medieval

Maria Toribia (died 1175) was a Spanish peasant woman who is believed to have married Saint Isidore. She is known in Spain as Santa María de la Cabeza ("Saint Mary of the Head").

1177–1213 · Medieval

Marie of Oignies (Maria Ogniacensis, born Nivelles, now Belgium, 1177, died 1213) was a Beguine saint, known from the Life written by James of Vitry for Bishop Fulk of Toulouse.

715–750 · Medieval

Marina, distinguished as Marina the Monk and also known as Marina the Syrian, Marinos, Pelagia (this being the Greek equivalent of 'Marina'; see Pelagia) and Mary of Alexandria (Coptic: Ϯⲁⲅⲓⲁ Ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲛⲁ ⲛ̅ⲁⲥⲕⲏⲧⲏⲥ), was a Christian saint from part of Asian Byzantium, generally said to…

532–597 · Medieval

Marius Aventicensis or, popularly, Marius of Avenches (532 – 31 December 596) was the Bishop of Aventicum (modern Avenches) from 574, remembered for his terse chronicle.

1392–1444 · Medieval

Mark of Ephesus (Greek: Μᾶρκος ὁ Ἐφέσιος, born Manuel Eugenikos, also called Markos Eugenikos) was a hesychast theologian of the late Palaiologan period of the Byzantine Empire who became famous for his rejection of the Council of Ferrara–Florence (1438–1439).

1050 · Medieval

The precise dates of the lives of hermit Mark of the Caves, (also known as Mark the Grave-digger) and the two brothers Theophil and John are not recorded, however, their story is preserved in the Kiev Caves Paterikon.

1100–1142 · Medieval · Premonstratensians

Marquard is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa that serves Winburg in the northwest. The town was set up in 1905 by an influential Dutch Reform minister, JJ Marquard, with the help of Christoffel Cornelis Froneman, the commandant of the Orange Free St…

551 · Medieval

Saint Martha (Greek: Ἁγία Μάρθα; died 551) was the mother of Simeon Stylites the Younger. She is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church on July 4 and in the Catholic Church on July 5.

726 · Medieval

Martin of Arades, also known as Martin of Corbie (died 26 November 726), was a Frankish Christian monk from Corbie Abbey, who is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is 26 November.

515–580 · Medieval · Benedictines

Saint Martin of Braga (in Latin Martinus Bracarensis, in Portuguese, known as Martinho de Dume c. 520–580 AD), also known as Saint Martin of Dumio, was an archbishop of Bracara Augusta in Gallaecia (now Braga in Portugal), a missionary, a monastic founder, and an ecclesiastical a…

1050–1146 · Medieval

Martin of Soure or Martin Arias (b. 11th century, Auranca, Portugal; d. 31 January 1146 in Córdoba, Al-Andalus) was a Portuguese captive canon. Arias was the son of Manuel Aires and Argia. He entered clerical service under the care of Bishop Maurice of Coimbra.

527–601 · Medieval

Saint Martin of Vertou (527–601) was a hermit and abbot, founder of Vertou Abbey, and the evangelist of the region around Nantes in Francia. He is sometimes known as the Apostle of the Herbauges, and he is sometimes called Mark of Vertou.

1003 · Medieval

Mateusz is a Polish given name, equivalent to Hebrew names Matityahu and Matthew, meaning "gift of Yahweh". Notable people with the name include:

896–968 · Medieval · Benedictines

Matilda of Ringelheim (c. 892 – 14 March 968), also known as Saint Matilda, was a Saxon noblewoman who became queen of Germany. Her husband, Henry the Fowler, was the first king from the Ottonian dynasty, and their eldest son, Otto the Great, restored the Holy Roman Empire in 962…

955–999 · Medieval

Matilda (December 955 – February 999), also known as Mathilda and Mathilde, was a German regent, and the first Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg.

500 · Medieval

Matronian(us) (Italian: San Matroniano) was a hermit of Milan. It is recorded that Ambrose enshrined Matronian's relics in the church of San Nazaro Maggiore in Milan.

1420–1470 · Medieval · Dominican Order

Matthew Carreri, (Italian: Matteo Carreri; ca 1420 – 5 October 1470) was a Dominican friar noted for the "austerity of his life." He was the spiritual instructor of Stephana de Quinzanis, and like her, an alleged stigmatic.

1376–1450 · Medieval · Order of Friars Minor

Matteo da Gimara, OFM (also known as Matthew of Agrigento; c. 1376 – 7 January 1450) was an Italian Catholic prelate and a professed member of the Order of Friars Minor. He served as the Bishop of Agrigento from 17 September 1442 until his resignation in mid-1445.

1080–1136 · Medieval · Benedictines

Matthew of Albano (Matthieu, O.S.B.Clun.) (died 1134) was a French Benedictine monk and Cardinal, and papal legate. He is a Catholic saint. He was instrumental in the recognition of the Knights Templar, at the 1129 Council of Troyes.

827–850 · Medieval

Maura of Troyes was a French virgin and Christian saint. Born into nobility in Troyes, she devoted herself to prayer, remaining chaste, and is credited with at least two miracles.

644 · Medieval

Maurelius of Voghenza (Italian - San Maurelio; died 7 May 644) was a Syrian priest, who became bishop of Voghenza. He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.

539–602 · Medieval

Maurice (Latin: Mauricius; Ancient Greek: Μαυρίκιος, romanized: Maurikios; 539 – 27 November 602) was Eastern Roman emperor from 582 to 602 and the last member of the Justinian dynasty.

1117–1191 · Medieval · Cistercians

Maurice of Carnoet was a Cistercian abbot. Born in Brittany, Maurice went on to study at the University of Paris. When he completed his studies he entered the Langonette Monastery in 1144. In 1176 he was elected abbot of Langonette Monastery.

901–1067 · Medieval · Benedictines

Maurilius (c. 1000–1067) was a Norman Archbishop of Rouen from 1055 to 1067. Maurilius was originally from Reims, and was born about 1000. He trained as a priest at Liege and became a member of the cathedral chapter of Halberstadt.

800 · Medieval

Maurinus of Cologne was a 9th-century German abbot who is said to have died as a martyr. He is recognised as a saint by the Roman-Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. His 12th-century shrine rests in Saint Pantaleon's Church, Cologne.

634 · Medieval · Benedictines

Maurontius of Douai (634 – May 5, 702) was a nobleman and Benedictine abbot. His parents were Rictrude and Adalbard. He is a Catholic saint, with a feast day on May 5, especially venerated in Douai, France. His sisters Clotsinda, Adalsinda of Douai and Eusebia are also saints.

1000–1070 · Medieval · Benedictines

Maurus of Pécs or Mór (Hungarian: Mór pécsi püspök) was the first known prelate who was born in the Kingdom of Hungary. He was abbot of the Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma between around 1029 and 1036, and bishop of Pécs from year 1036 until his death around year 1075.

500 · Medieval

Mawgan and Meugan (also Meigant) (Latin: Mauganus) are names referring to either one or two Brythonic saints who flourished in the 5th or 6th century.

650–670 · Medieval

Saint Maxellende (c. 650 - 13 November 670) was the thaumaturgist saint martyr of Caudry. Traditionally, she is associated with the diocese of Cambrai, and is invoked for relief from ocular diseases.

498–556 · Medieval

Maximianus of Ravenna, or Maximian (499 – February 22, 556; feast day formerly February 21) was bishop of Ravenna in Italy. Ravenna was then the capital of the Byzantine Empire's territories in Italy, and Maximianus's role may have included secular political functions.

1450–1482 · Medieval

Maximus III of Constantinople (Greek: Μάξιμος), born Manuel Christonymos (Μανουὴλ Χριστώνυμος; died 3 April 1482), was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1476 to his death in 1482, and a scholar.

450–511 · Medieval

Maximus was Bishop of Pavia. He was in attendance at councils of Rome convened under Pope Symmachus.

579–662 · Medieval

Maximus the Confessor (Greek: Μάξιμος ὁ Ὁμολογητής, romanized: Maximos ho Homologētēs), also spelled Maximos, otherwise known as Maximus the Theologian and Maximus of Constantinople (c. 580 – 13 August 662), was a Christian monk, theologian, and scholar.

1250–1305 · Medieval

Maximus or Maximos (Russian: Максим, romanized: Maksim; Ukrainian: Максим, romanized: Maksym; died 6 December 1305) was a metropolitan bishop of the Metropolis of Kiev and all Rus' in the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

600–501 · Medieval

Saint Mechell was the 6th century founder and first abbot of the clas (a type of early Welsh/Celtic monastery) of Llanfechell, on Anglesey in north-west Wales. St Mechell's day is celebrated on 15 November. It is claimed that he is buried in Llanfechell.

1241–1298 · Medieval · Benedictines

Mechtilde of Hackeborn, OSB, also known as Mechtilde of Helfta (born Matilda von Hackeborn-Wippra; 1240/1241 – 19 November 1298), was a Saxon Benedictine nun known for her musical talents and spiritual revelations.

1125–1160 · Medieval · Benedictines

Mechtildis of Edelstetten, also known as Mechtildis of Diessen or Mechtildis of Andechs, was a Benedictine abbess and, according to legend, a renowned miracle worker.

475–550 · Medieval

Medardus or Medard (French: Médard or Méard) (ca. 456–545) was the Bishop of Noyon. He moved the seat of the diocese from Vermand to Noviomagus Veromanduorum (modern Noyon) in northern France.

710–783 · Medieval · Benedictines

Megingoz (or Megingod, Megingaud, Megingold, Mengold) was the second bishop of Würzburg from 753 until his retirement in 768. Three manuscripts emanating from the scriptorium of Würzburg can be dated to his episcopate.

795–857 · Medieval

Meinolf (also Meinulf) is a German masculine given name. It comes from Old High German magan meaning "powerful" (Old Saxon mugan) and Old High German wolf meaning "wolf" (Old Saxon wulf).

797–861 · Medieval · Benedictines

Meinrad, OSB (Latin: Meinradus, Mainradus; c. 797 – 21 January 861 AD) was a German Benedictine hermit and is revered as a Catholic and Orthodox saint. He is known as the "Martyr of Hospitality". His feast day is 21 January.

975–1036 · Medieval

Meinwerk (c. 975 – 5 June 1036) was the Bishop of Paderborn from 1009 until his death. He was a member of the aristocratic Immedinger family and was granted his see on the understanding that his property would pass to the diocese on his death.

401–501 · Medieval

Saint Melaine (Latin: Melanius or Mellanus; Breton: Melani; Cornish: Melan; Welsh: Mellon) was a 6th-century Bishop of Rennes in Brittany (now in France). Melaine was born at near Redon in Plaz in Brain, to a Gallo-Roman family.

800–800 · Medieval

Melangell , Latin: Monacella, lit. 'little nun') was a Welsh hermit and abbess. She possibly lived in the 7th or 8th century, although the precise dates are uncertain.

1033 · Medieval

Melchizedek I (Georgian: მელქისედეკ I) was the first Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, from 1010 to 1033, reigning from Ani. He is revered as a saint by the Georgian Orthodox Church. Before him, heads of the Georgian Church only bore the title of Catholicos of Kartli.

600–624 · Medieval · Benedictines

Mellitus was the first bishop of London in the Saxon period, the third archbishop of Canterbury, and a member of the Gregorian mission sent to England to convert the Anglo-Saxons from their native paganism to Christianity.

524–544 · Medieval

Melor (also known in Latin as Melorius; in Cornish as Melor and in Cornu-English as Mylor; in French as Méloir; and other variations) was a 10th-century Breton saint who, in England, was venerated in Cornwall and at Amesbury Abbey, Wiltshire, which claimed some of his relics.