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Saint Our Lady of Fatima—
Our Lady of Fátima is a Catholic title of Mary, mother of Jesus, based on the Marian apparitions reported in 1917 by three shepherd children at the Cova da Iria in Fátima, Portugal. The three children were Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto.
Saint Our Lady of Guadalupe—
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe (Spanish: Virgen de Guadalupe) and as La Virgen Morena, is a Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with four Marian apparitions to Juan Diego and one to his uncle, J…
Saint Our Lady of Loreto—
The Basilica della Santa Casa (English: Basilica of the Holy House) is a Marian shrine in Loreto, in the Marches, Italy. The shrine is widely known for preserving the house of the Holy Family.
Saint Our Lady of Lourdes—
Our Lady of Lourdes (French: Notre-Dame de Lourdes; Occitan: Nòstra Senhora de Lorda) is one of the devotional names or titles under which the Catholic Church venerates the Virgin Mary.
Saint Our Lady of Mount Carmel—
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, or Virgin of Carmel, is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated as patroness of the Carmelites of the Ancient Observance and the Discalced Carmelites.
Saint Our Lady of Sorrows—
Our Lady of Sorrows (Latin: Beata Maria Virgo Perdolens), Our Lady of Dolours, the Sorrowful Mother or Mother of Sorrows (Latin: Mater Dolorosa), and Our Lady of Piety, Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Dolours are names by which Mary, mother of Jesus, is ref…
Saint Our Lady of the Rosary—
Our Lady of the Rosary (Latin: Beatae Mariae Virginis a Rosario), also known as Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, is a Marian title. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, formerly known as Feast of Our Lady of Victory and Feast of the Holy Rosary is celebrated on 7 October in the Gene…
Saint Pancras of Rome289–304 · Early Church
Pancras (Latin: Sanctus Pancratius) was a Roman citizen who converted to Christianity and was beheaded for his faith at the age of fourteen, around the year 304. His name is Greek (Πανκράτιος Pankrátios), meaning 'all-powerful'.
Saint Pentecost Sunday—
Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday that takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter.
Saint Presentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary—
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known in the East as The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, is a liturgical feast celebrated on November 21 by the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and some Anglo-Catholic Churches.
Saint Presentation of the Lord—
The Presentation of Jesus is an early episode in the life of Jesus Christ, describing his presentation at the Temple in Jerusalem. It is celebrated by many churches on February 2nd, 40 days after Christmas on Candlemas, or the "Feast of the Presentation of Jesus".
Saint Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary—
Queen of Heaven (Latin: Regina Caeli) is a title given by the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodoxy, to Mary, mother of Jesus, and, to a lesser extent, in Evangelical Lutheranism and Anglicanism.
Saint Sacred Heart of Jesus—
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Latin: Cor Jesu Sacratissimum) is one of the most widely practised and well-known Catholic devotions, wherein the heart of Jesus Christ is viewed as a symbol of "God's boundless and passionate love for mankind".
Saint Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr—
A young virgin martyr in Sicily who bravely endured torture and death rather than sacrifice her faith or her purity.
Saint Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr—
A young virgin martyr in Rome who dedicated herself to Christ at a young age, refusing to renounce her faith despite persecution.
Saint Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church1696–1787 · Modern · Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
Founder of the Redemptorists and a Doctor of the Church, he is the patron of confessors and moral theologians.
Saint Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs—
One of the 117 Vietnamese martyrs who gave their lives for the faith during centuries of fierce persecution in Vietnam.
Saint Saint Angela Merici, Virgin1474–1540 · Reformation · Third Order of Saint Francis
Foundress of the Ursulines, she dedicated her life to the education of young girls and promoting the role of women in the Church.
Saint Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop and Doctor of the Church1033–1109 · Medieval · Benedictines
The 'Father of Scholasticism,' he was a philosopher and Archbishop of Canterbury who sought to understand faith through reason.
Saint Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop1807–1870 · Modern · Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
A noblewoman who followed St. Francis and founded the Poor Clares, living a life of extreme poverty and contemplative prayer.
Saint Saint Anthony of Egypt, Abbot—
A pioneer of Christian monasticism in the desert, known for his asceticism and his victories over spiritual temptations.
Saint Saint Apollinaris—
Traditionally the first Bishop of Ravenna and a disciple of St. Peter, he was martyred for his steadfast witness to Christ.
Saint Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor1887–1962 · Contemporary
The 'Hammer of Orthodoxy' who defended the divinity of Christ against Arianism during five periods of exile.
Saint Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop550–605 · 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.
Saint Saint Barnabas the Apostle1–61 · Early Church
The 'Son of Encouragement' who vouched for St. Paul and accompanied him on his first missionary journey to the Gentiles.
Saint Saint Bartholomew the Apostle—
One of the Twelve Apostles, also known as Nathanael, who is believed to have preached in India and Armenia before being flayed alive.
Saint Saint Benedict of Nursia, Abbot, Patron of Europe480–547 · Medieval · Benedictines
The 'Father of Western Monasticism,' he founded the monastery at Monte Cassino and wrote the famous Rule of St. Benedict.
Saint Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest—
A Franciscan preacher who promoted devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus and reformed his order with great zeal.
Saint Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr675–754 · Medieval · Benedictines
A philosopher who converted to Christianity and became its first great apologist, eventually martyred for refusing to sacrifice to idols.
Saint Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious, Patron of Europe1303–1373 · 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.
Saint Saint Bruno, Priest1100–1123 · Medieval · Benedictines
A Capuchin friar known as Padre Pio, he bore the stigmata for fifty years and was a renowned confessor.
Saint Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr—
A slave who became Pope, he emphasized mercy and forgiveness for sinners and was martyred in Rome.
Saint Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest1550–1614 · Reformation · Clerics Regular of the Ministers of the Sick
A Capuchin friar known as Padre Pio, he bore the stigmata for fifty years and was a renowned confessor.
Saint Saint Casimir1458–1484 · Medieval
A Polish prince who chose a life of humility, chastity, and devotion over royal luxury, dying at the age of 25.
Saint Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr287–305 · Early Church
A brilliant young philosopher who converted many to Christ before being martyred on a wheel for her faith.
Saint Saint Charbel Makhlouf, Priest and Hermit—
A Capuchin friar known as Padre Pio, he bore the stigmata for fifty years and was a renowned confessor.
Saint Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop1538–1584 · Reformation
Archbishop of Milan and key figure in the Catholic Reformation, known for his pastoral zeal and implementation of Church reforms.
Saint Saint Christopher Magallanes and Companions, Martyrs—
A Mexican priest martyred during the Cristero War for his faith, forgiving his executioners with his last breath.
Saint Saint Clare, Virgin—
A noblewoman who followed St. Francis and founded the Poor Clares, living a life of extreme poverty and contemplative prayer.
Saint Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr/Saint Columban, Religious100–99 · Early Church
The fourth Pope, whose letter to the Corinthians remains one of the earliest and most important documents of the early Church.
Saint Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor376–444 · Early Church
Bishop and Doctor of the Church who defended the title of Mary as 'Theotokos' (Mother of God) at the Council of Ephesus.
Saint Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor313–386 · Early Church
Bishop of Jerusalem and Doctor of the Church, known for his 'Catechetical Lectures' explaining the faith to new Christians.
Saint Saint Damasus I, Pope305–384 · Early Church
The Pope who commissioned St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin and worked to preserve the tombs of the martyrs.
Saint Saint Dominic, Priest1170–1221 · Medieval · Dominican Order
Founder of the Dominicans who promoted study, prayer, and preaching to defend the faith against the Albigensian heresy.
Saint Saint Elizabeth of Hungary1207–1231 · 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.
Saint Saint Elizabeth of Portugal—
A princess of Aragon and Queen of Portugal, she was a peacemaker between kings and a friend to the poor.
Saint Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor—
The 'Harp of the Holy Spirit,' he was a Syrian deacon and poet whose hymns and theology defended the faith against early heresies.
Saint Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr1577–1622 · Reformation · Order of Friars Minor Capuchin
A philosopher who converted to Christianity and became its first great apologist, eventually martyred for refusing to sacrifice to idols.
Saint Saint Frances of Rome, Religious1384–1440 · Medieval · Benedictines
A noblewoman who balanced family duties with devotion and service, eventually founding a community of oblates.
Saint Saint Francis Xavier, Priest1506–1552 · Reformation · Society of Jesus
A founding member of the Jesuits and patron of missionaries, he spent his life evangelizing in Asia.