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300–400 · Early Church

Agnes of Rome (c. 291 – 21 January 304) was a Roman Christian adolescent who was executed for her faith in the 4th century. She is venerated as a virgin martyr and as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican…

10–98 · Early Church

John the Evangelist (c. 6 AD – c. 100 AD) is the name traditionally given to the author of the Gospel of John. Christians have traditionally identified him with John the Apostle, John of Patmos, and John the Presbyter, although there is no consensus on how many of these may actua…

84 · Early Church

Luke the Evangelist was one of the Four Evangelists—the four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical gospels. The Early Church Fathers ascribed to him authorship of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

10–74 · Early Church

Matthew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist.

5–66 · Early Church

Paul (born Saul of Tarsus; c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD), commonly known as Paul the Apostle or Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century AD.

150–249 · Early Church

Saint Apollonia was one of a group of virgin martyrs who suffered in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians prior to the persecution of Decius. According to church tradition, her torture included having all of her teeth violently pulled out or shattered.

200–230 · Early Church

Saint Cecilia (Latin: Sancta Caecilia), also spelled Cecelia, was a Roman Christian virgin martyr, who is venerated in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, such as the Church of Sweden.

275–303 · Early Church

Saint George (Ancient Greek: Γεώργιος, romanized: Geṓrgios; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr, born in Cappadocia in Anatolia, who is venerated as a saint. According to holy tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army.

345–420 · Early Church

A Doctor of the Church best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and his deep love for Scripture.

225–258 · Early Church

A Roman deacon martyred on a gridiron, famously telling his executioners, 'I am well done on this side; turn me over!'.

1890–1902 · Contemporary · Passionists

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

20–68 · Early Church

The author of the second Gospel and companion of St. Peter, he brought the Gospel to Egypt and founded the Church in Alexandria.

250–350 · Early Church

Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.

400–500 · Medieval

Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba. He is also the patron saint of Nigeria.

65 · Early Church

Saint Peter (born Shimon bar Yonah; 1 BC – AD 64/68), also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church.

1–36 · Early Church

One of the first deacons, he became the Church's first martyr, stoned to death while forgiving his executioners.

1–72 · Early Church

Initially doubting the Resurrection, his encounter with the Risen Lord led to his famous profession of faith.

480–547 · Medieval · Benedictines

The 'Father of Western Monasticism,' he founded the monastery at Monte Cassino and wrote the famous Rule of St. Benedict.

287–305 · Early Church

A brilliant young philosopher who converted many to Christ before being martyred on a wheel for her faith.

35–108 · Early Church

A disciple of St. John, he was martyred in Rome, leaving behind letters emphasizing Church unity and the Eucharist.

100–165 · Early Church

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

598–655 · Medieval

The last martyr Pope, he was exiled and suffered for his defense of Christ's two wills against the Monothelite heresy.

70–155 · Early Church

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

1175–1275 · Medieval · Dominican Order

A Dominican friar and brilliant canon lawyer who compiled the 'Decretals' and served as Master General.

550–552 · Medieval

Aba I (or, with his Syriac honorific, Mar Aba I) or Mar Abba the Great was the Patriarch of the Church of the East at Seleucia-Ctesiphon from 540 to 552.

455 · Early Church

Abraham of Arazd (died 455, Persia) was a deacon and one of the Leontine Martyrs. He was murdered along with a group of Armenian martyrs by order of King Yazdegerd II in 455. He was a companion of the Armenian Patriarch Joseph of Armenia and the priest Leontius of Vanand.

301–425 · Early Church

Acacius or Aqaq (died 425) was bishop of Amida, Mesopotamia (modern-day Turkey) from 400 to 425, during the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II.

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.

278–306 · Early Church

Adrian of Nicomedia (also known as Hadrian) or Saint Adrian (Greek: Ἁδριανὸς Νικομηδείας, romanized: Adrianos Nikomēdeias, died 4 March 306) was a Herculian Guard of the Roman Emperor Galerius.

401–460 · Early Church

Aelia Eudocia Augusta , also called Saint Eudocia, was an Eastern Roman empress by marriage to Emperor Theodosius II (r. 408–450). Daughter of an Athenian philosopher, she was also a poet, whose works include Homerocentones, or Homeric retellings of Biblical stories.

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.

235–261 · Early Church

Saint Agatha of Sicily (c. 231 – c. 251 AD) is an early Christian virgin and martyr. Her feast is on 5 February; traditionally, it is considered the last date by which one can send New Year's greetings.

583–650 · Medieval

Saint Agilus (or Agilo, Ayeul, Aisle, Ail, Aile; c. 580–650) was a Frankish nobleman who became a Christian missionary in Bavaria and later was abbot of Rebais monastery near Paris, France. He was considered a saint, and his feast day is 30 August.

100–178 · Early Church

Pope Agrippinus was the tenth Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria. When Pope Celadion died, Bishop Agrippinus was chosen Patriarch by the people and clergy of Alexandria.

600–615 · Medieval

Agrippinus (6th century – 617) was the thirteenth bishop of Como. He is venerated as a saint, particularly in the Diocese of Como, although during the Schism of the Three Chapters he sided with the faction that had broken communion with the Pope.

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.

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.

1710–1794 · Modern

Saint Alexander the New Martyr of Thessaloniki is a Christian saint. He was born in Thessaloniki during the time of great Turkish tyranny over the city. As a young man, he converted to Islam.

849–899 · Medieval

Alfred the Great (Old English: Ælfrǣd [ˈæɫvˌræːd]; c. 849 – 26 October 899) was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899.

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.

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.

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…

600–599 · Medieval

Anastasius I of Antioch was the Patriarch of Antioch twice (561–571 and 593–599). Alban Butler calls him "a man of singular learning and piety".

550–628 · Medieval

Saint Anastasius of Persia, also known by his native name Magundat, was a Zoroastrian soldier in the Sasanian army who later became a convert to Christianity and was martyred in 628. Anastasius was born in the city of Ray. He was the son of a magus named Bavi.

100–85 · Early Church

Pope Anianus (Greek: Ανιανός, transliterated: Anianós) was the second Patriarch of Alexandria. He was ordained by Saint Mark the Evangelist, and was also the first convert Mark won to Christianity in the region. As St.

1567–1601 · Reformation

Anne Line (c. 1563 – 27 February 1601) was an English Catholic martyr. After losing her husband, she became very active in sheltering clandestine Catholic priests, which was illegal in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

251–357 · Early Church

Anthony the Great (c. 12 January 251 – 17 January 356) was a Christian monk from Egypt, revered since his death as a saint. He is distinguished from other saints named Anthony, such as Anthony of Padua, by various epithets: Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Abbot, Anthony of the Dese…

100–92 · Early Church

Saint Antipas was, according to the Commentary on the Apocalypse of Andreas of Caesarea, the Antipas referred to in Revelation 2:13, as the verse says: "I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my fa…

300–302 · Early Church

Saint Antonina was born in İznik in 300 and practiced Early Christianity. She died in 302 by burning and drowning.