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356–386 · Early Church

Aelia Flavia Flaccilla (died 386), better known simply as Aelia Flacilla or Flacilla, was a Roman empress and first wife of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I. She was of Hispanian Roman descent.

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.

350–362 · Early Church

Aemilianus of Durostoro was a Roman preacher born in Silistra in 350. He died by burning in Silistra in 362 and is recognized as a saint.

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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.

300 · Early Church

The Aetherius Society is a new religious movement founded by George King in the mid-1950s as the result of what King claimed were contacts with extraterrestrial intelligences, whom he referred to as "Cosmic Masters".

838 · Medieval

Aetios was a 9th-century Byzantine patrician and general, a saint of the Orthodox Church, and one of the 42 Martyrs of Amorium. His feast day is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on March 6.

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…

1884–1937 · Contemporary

Alexey Yegorovich Yegorov (March 7, 1884, Surushino village, Tver Governorate — August 19, 1937, Moscow) was an igumen and a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, canonized as a hieromartyr in 2001 for universal veneration.

1880–1937 · Contemporary

Afanasy Kislov was a Christian minister born in 1880 who held citizenship in the Russian Empire. He died in Tver in 1937 and is venerated as a hieromartyr within Eastern Orthodoxy.

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).

250 · Early Church

Agabius was a Latin Catholic priest who served as the bishop of Verona. He died in Verona in 250 and is recognized as a pre-congregation saint.

100–100 · Early Church

Agabus was an early follower of Christianity from Syria mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as a prophet. He is traditionally remembered as one of the Seventy Disciples described in Luke 10 (10:1–24).

300–304 · Early Church

Agape of Thessaloniki (died 304) is a martyr. She was one of the three sisters Agape, Chione, and Irene of Thessaloniki, who were burned at the stake during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian. Her feast day is April 1.

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.

1894–1936 · Contemporary

Agapit (Russian: Агапи́т) is an old and uncommon Russian Christian male first name. The name is derived from the Greek word agapētos, meaning loved one. Its colloquial variant is Agap (Ага́п; which can also be the main form of a related name).

258 · Early Church

Agapetus has been the papal name of two popes of the Roman Catholic Church.

201–274 · Early Church

Agapitus (Italian: Agapito) is venerated as a martyr saint, who died on August 18, perhaps in 274, a date that the latest editions of the Roman Martyrology say is uncertain.

201–306 · Early Church

Agapius (Ancient Greek: Ἀγάπιος) was a Christian martyr killed at Caesarea in AD 306. He is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. His martyrdom is recorded by Eusebius of Caesarea in his work The Martyrs of Palestine.

440 · Early Church

Agapius of Novara was a Catholic priest who served as a bishop. He died in Novara in 440 and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

1790–1839 · Modern

Agatha Chon Kyong-hyob was a Korean Christian laywoman, martyr, and saint, born in 1790 in Seoul, Korea, and beheaded on September 26, 1839, near Seoul.

1787–1839 · Modern

Agatha Kim A-gi was a Korean Christian laywoman, martyr, and saint, born in 1787 in Seoul, Korea, and beheaded on May 24, 1839, near Seoul. Recognized as a martyr and beatified in 1925 by Pius XI, she was solemnly canonized in Seoul by Pope John Paul II on May 6, 1984, along with…

1820–1840 · Modern

Agatha Kwon Chin-i (Korean: 아가타 권진이; Hanja: 權珍伊; 1820–1840) is a Korean Catholic saint, one of the 103 Korean Martyrs. She was born in 1820, to a government official and his wife, St. Magdalene Han Yong-i, who was martyred on December 29, 1839.

1813–1846 · Modern

Agatha Yi Kan-nan was a Korean Christian laywoman, martyr, and saint, born in 1814 in Seoul, Korea, and died on September 20, 1846, in Seoul. Recognized as a martyr and beatified in 1925 by Pius XI, she was solemnly canonized in Seoul by Pope John Paul II on May 6, 1984, along wi…

1824–1840 · Modern

Agatha Yi (Korean: 이 아가타) was a Korean Christian laywoman, born in 1824 in Seoul, Korea, who died at the age of 16 on January 9, 1840. Recognized as a martyr and beatified in 1925 by Pius XI, she was solemnly canonized in Seoul by Pope John Paul II on May 6, 1984, along with 102…

1814–1840 · Modern

St. Agatha Yi Kyong-i (1814–1840) is a Korean saint and martyr. She was born in a Catholic family. She married a eunuch; her bishop advised her to separate from her husband, and she went to live with St. Agatha Kwon Chin-i because her mother was too poor to support her.

1784–1839 · Modern

Agathe Yi So-sa (Korean: 이소사 아가타) was a Korean Christian laywoman, martyr, and saint, born in 1784 in Kuwul, near Incheon, in the Gyeonggi province of Korea, who died by beheading on May 24, 1839, near Seoul.

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.

1799–1818 · Modern

Saint Agathangelos the Esphigmenite (1799–1818) is a saint of the Orthodox Church, canonized as a new martyr. Born in Thrace, he was forcibly converted to Islam at the age of 15.

1854–1928 · Contemporary

Agatangel, born Aleksandr Lavrentyevich Preobrazhensky (September 27, 1854, in Mochily – October 16, 1928, in Yaroslavl), was a Russian Orthodox bishop and a holy new martyr.

201–312 · Early Church

Saint Agathangelus of Rome (died 312), was a Roman deacon and disciple of Clement of Ancyra, was a martyr during the reign of emperor Diocletian. He met Clement when the latter was imprisoned in Rome, and traveled back to Ancyra with him where they were both beheaded.

1817–1858 · Modern

Agatha Lin (林昭), born in Qinglong in the Guizhou province of southwest China in 1817, was a Chinese saint and martyr. She was a headmistress and catechist, and one of the first to evangelize the Miao people. She was beheaded for her faith on January 28, 1858.

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Agathimbre served as a Catholic priest and later as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz. He is recognized as a saint.

300–303 · Early Church

Saint Acacius (Greek: Ἅγιος Ἀκάκιος; died 303), also known as Agathius of Byzantium, Achatius, or Agathonas to Christian tradition, was a Cappadocian Greek centurion of the imperial army, martyred around 304.

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.

201–230 · Early Church

Saint Agathoclia (Agathocleia; Spanish: Santa Agatoclia) (died c. 230 AD) is venerated as a patron saint of Mequinenza, Aragón, Spain. Her feast day is September 17.

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.

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Agilbert (fl. c. 650–680) was the second bishop of the West Saxon kingdom and later Bishop of Paris. He is venerated as a saint within the Catholic Church, with his feast day falling on 11 October.

300–400 · Early Church

Saint Agileus was born in Carthage in 300 and died in the same city in 400. A citizen of Ancient Rome, he is recognized as a saint.

750–751 · Medieval

Saint Agilulfus (or Agigulf), Abbot of Stavelot, Bishop of Cologne and martyr, died around the year 750. Apart from his name, "the events of his life are uncertain", and an early account written by a monk of Malmedy is deemed untrustworthy.

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.

535–596 · Medieval · Basilian monks

Agnellus of Naples (Italian: Agnello) or Aniello the Abbot (535, Naples - 14 December 596, Naples) was a Basilian monk and later Augustinian friar. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, with a feast day on 14 December, the date of his death.

1816–1839 · Modern

Agnes Kim Hyo-ju was a Korean Christian laywoman, martyr, and saint, born in 1816 in Seoul, Korea, and died by beheading on September 3, 1839, in Seoul.

1781–1841 · Modern

Anne or Agnes Lê Thi Than, also known as Agnes Dê, was a Vietnamese Christian born in 1781 in northern Cochinchina. She was tortured and killed on July 12, 1841, in Ninh Bình province, Tonkin, for hiding Christian priests.

1821–1856 · Modern

Agnes Tsao Kou Ying (28 April 1821 – 1 March 1856; also Agnes Kouying Tsao), or Cao Guiying (Chinese: 曹桂英), was a Qing dynasty Chinese layperson who was martyred for preaching the Gospel in Guangxi. She was canonized a martyr-saint by Pope John Paul II on 1 October 2000.

1197–1253 · Medieval · Poor Clares

St. Agnes Sciffi, of Assisi (1197/1198 - 1253) was one of the founding members of the Order of Poor Ladies (The Poor Clares).  Agnes eventually established the convent of Monticelli near Florence, then went on to establish orders in Verona, Padua, Venice, and Mantua.

1211–1282 · Medieval · Poor Clares

Agnes of Bohemia, OSC (Czech: Svatá Anežka Česká, 20 January 1211 – 2 March 1282), also known as Agnes of Prague, was a medieval Bohemian princess who opted for a life of charity, mortification of the flesh and piety over a life of luxury and comfort.

1268–1317 · Medieval · Nuns of the Order of Preachers

Agnes of Montepulciano, OP (28 January 1268 – 20 April 1317) was a Dominican prioress in medieval Tuscany who was known as a miracle worker during her lifetime. She is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church.