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1500 · Reformation

Christina of Hamm (15th century; died 15th or 16th century) was a mystic and a blessed of the Roman Catholic Church. Information regarding Christina’s life is limited to a brief account by Werner Rolevinck in his 1470s universal history, Fasciculus temporum.

1269–1292 · Medieval

Christina of Hane (born c. 1269 in the Worms region; died c. 1292 in Bolanden, Hane Monastery) was a medieval experiential mystic who practiced severe self-harm. Although older literature refers to her as Christina of Retters, she never lived in Retters.

1242–1312 · Medieval

Christina of Stommeln (24 July 1242 – 6 November 1312), also known as Christina Bruso and Christina Bruzo, was a Roman Catholic mystic, ecstatic, and stigmatic.

1777 · Modern

Saint Christodoulos Simonis was born in Kassandreia and held citizenship in the Ottoman Empire. He died in Thessaloniki in 1777.

1950–1996 · Contemporary · Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance

Christophe Lebreton OCSO (October 11, 1950 – May 21, 1996) was a French Trappist monk. He was one of seven Trappist monks from the Our Lady of the Atlas Abbey of Tibhirine near Médéa, Algeria who were kidnapped and killed during the Algerian Civil War.

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1560–1590 · Reformation

Christopher Bales, also spelt Christopher Bayles, alias Christopher Evers (c.1564–1590), was an English Catholic priest and martyr. He was beatified in 1929. Christopher was born at Coniscliffe near Darlington, County Durham, England, about 1564.

1562–1588 · Reformation

Christopher Buxton was born in 1562 in Derbyshire and worked as a politician. A member of the Catholic Church, he was executed in 1588 in Canterbury by being hanged, drawn, quartered, and decapitated. He is recognized as a blessed.

1598 · Reformation

Christopher Robinson (died 19 August 1598) was an English Catholic priest and martyr, beatified in 1987. Robinson was born at Woodside, near Westward, Cumberland between 1565 and 1570.

1501–1600 · Reformation

Christopher Wharton (before 1546 – 28 March 1600) was an English Roman Catholic priest. He is a Catholic martyr, beatified in 1987. Wharton was born at Middleton, Yorkshire, before 1546.

715–766 · Medieval

Chrodegang (Latin: Chrodogangus; German: Chrodegang, Hruotgang; died 6 March 766) was the Frankish Bishop of Metz from 742 or 748 until his death. He served as chancellor for his kinsman, Charles Martel.

800–775 · Medieval

Chrodegang de Séez was a presbyter and bishop born in Exmes in 800. He died in 775 in Nonant-le-Pin and is recognized as a saint.

335–407 · Early Church

Chromatius (died c. 406/407 AD) was a bishop of Aquileia. He was probably born at Aquileia, and grew up there. His father died when Chromatius was an infant. He was raised by his mother and his large group of older siblings.

300–304 · Early Church

Chrysanthos (Greek: Χρύσανθος), Latinized as Chrysanthus, is a Greek name meaning "golden flower". The feminine form of the name is Chrysanthe (Χρυσάνθη), also written Chrysanthi, Chrysanthy and Chrysanthea. Notable people bearing this name include:

1903–1972 · Contemporary

Rev. Archimandrite Chrysóstomos Papasarantópoulos (Greek: Χρυσόστομος Παπασαραντόπουλος, 1903–1972) was a pioneering missionary of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Congo. Rev.

1867–1922 · Contemporary

Chrysostomos Kalafatis (Greek: Χρυσόστομος Καλαφάτης; 8 January 1867 – 9 September 1922), also known as Saint Chrysostomos of Smyrna, Chrysostomos of Smyrna and Metropolitan Chrysostom, was the Greek Orthodox metropolitan bishop of Smyrna (İzmir) between 1910 and 1914, and again…

250 · Early Church

Chaeremon of Nilopolis (died c. 250) was a Christian bishop who died a martyr in the Egyptian desert during the Decian persecution. He is recognized as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, with his feast day on December 22.

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In Irish mythology, Cian or Cían , nicknamed Scal Balb, was the son of Dian Cecht, the physician of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and best known as the father of Lugh Lamhfada. Cían's brothers were Cu, Cethen, and Miach.

516–546 · Medieval

Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise (c. 516 – c. 549), supposedly born Ciarán mac an tSaeir ("son of the carpenter"), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and the first abbot of Clonmacnoise.

500–530 · Medieval

Ciarán of Saigir , also known as Ciarán mac Luaigne or Saint Kieran (Welsh: Cieran), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and is considered the first saint to have been born in Ireland, although the legend that he preceded Saint Patrick is questionable.

1110–1190 · Medieval

Saint Cipriano di Calamizzi was born in Reggio Calabria in 1110. He served as an abbot and died in 1190.

1622 · Reformation

Cipriano di Suzdal was born in Suzdal and died in the Vladimir Oblast in 1622. He is recognized as a saint.

201–300 · Early Church

Saint Ciriaca of Pianella was born in 201 and died in 300.

1833–1909 · Contemporary

Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervás (17 June 1833 – 25 February 1909) was a Spanish cardinal of the Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Toledo in addition to being the Primate of Spain and the Patriarch of the West Indies.

304 · Early Church

Quiriacus of Augsburg (died 304, Augsburg) was a martyr who was killed in Augsburg alongside Afra of Augsburg and her mother Hilaria during the Christian persecutions under Diocletian. He is commemorated on August 12. Relics of Quiriacus are kept in the Basilica of St.

1897–1945 · Contemporary

Ciril Lisjak was a farmer born in 1897 in Saksid. He died in 1945 in Velike Žablje and is currently recognized as a Servant of God.

1925–1942 · Contemporary

Ciril Mavsar was born in 1925 in Šentrupert and died in 1942 in the same location. He is recognized as a Servant of God.

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Saint Cirillo di Reggio was a Christian presbyter and bishop who held citizenship in the Byzantine Empire. He died in Reggio Calabria and is venerated as a saint.

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Cissa of Crowland was a saint in the medieval Fenlands. He was the successor of Guthlac as abbot of Crowland, and is mentioned in Felix' Vita Guthlaci.

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Cizy, or Saint Cizy of Rieux (8th or 9th century), a member of the family of the Dukes of Burgundy, was a soldier of Charlemagne (possibly under the command of Saint Vidian) and a native of Besançon. He was taken prisoner by Muslims arriving from Spain.

356–396 · Early Church

Clair of Marmoutier, also known as Saint Clair, died around 356 or 396. He was a Christian martyr and a saint in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, tasked by his companion Saint Martin with overseeing the novitiate at Marmoutier Abbey. His feast day is November 8.

845–884 · Medieval

Clair of Normandy (845–884) was a Benedictine monk originally from Kent, an apostle to Normandy, who died a martyr in the Vexin at present-day Saint-Clair-sur-Epte. He is commemorated in Saint-Clair-sur-Epte on July 16 and elsewhere on July 18.

150–310 · Early Church

According to late traditions, Clair (Latin: Clarus) was the first bishop of Nantes, France in the late 3rd century. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

1953–1975 · Contemporary

Claire de Castelbajac was born in 1953 in the 8th arrondissement of Paris and worked as a restorer. A French Catholic, she died in Toulouse in 1975. She is currently recognized as a Servant of God.

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Clair of Aquitaine, or Clair of Albi, the first bishop of that city, known as Clar in Occitan (Gascon) and Clarus in Latin, is a Catholic and Orthodox saint of the 1st or 4th century and a martyr, whose feast day is celebrated on June 1.

1697–1744 · Modern

Chiara Offreduccio (16 July 1194 – 11 August 1253), known as Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clara, Clair or Claire; Italian: Chiara d'Assisi), is an Italian saint who was one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi. Inspired by the teachings of St. Francis, St.

1896–1936 · Contemporary · Carmelite Sisters of Charity

Clara Ezcurra Urrutia was a Spanish religious figure and member of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity who was born in Arrasate/Mondragón in 1896. She died in Paterna in 1936 and is recognized as a Venerable and blessed.

1815–1894 · Modern · Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus

Clara Fey (11 April 1815 – 8 May 1894) was a German Roman Catholic Nun and the founder of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus. Her life was dedicated to providing aid to the poor, with particular emphasis on education, first in Aachen and later in the Netherlands.

1902–1973 · Contemporary · Poor Clares

Juana de la Concepción Sánchez García, in religion Clara de la Concepción, born February 14, 1902, in Torre en Cameros, Spain, and died in 1973 in Soria, Castile and León, was a Spanish Catholic nun of the Order of Saint Clare.

1931–1995 · Contemporary · Sisters of the Poor, Palazzolo Institute

Alessandra Ghilardi, known in religion as Sister Clarangela Ghilardi, was born on April 21, 1931, in Trescore Balneario, Italy, and died on May 6, 1995, in Kikwit, Zaire.

1194–1253 · Medieval · Poor Clares

Chiara Offreduccio (16 July 1194 – 11 August 1253), known as Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clara, Clair or Claire; Italian: Chiara d'Assisi), is an Italian saint who was one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi. Inspired by the teachings of St. Francis, St.

1268–1308 · Medieval · Augustinian nuns

Clare of Montefalco, OSA (Italian: Chiara da Montefalco; c. 1268 – August 18, 1308), in religion Saint Clare of the Cross, was an Augustinian nun and abbess. She was formerly a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. She was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on December 8, 1881.

1282–1346 · Medieval · Franciscans

Clare of Rimini (c. 1260 – 10 February c. 1326) was an Italian holy woman who was beatified. She was born to a wealthy family and married at a young age. She was sent into exile when her husband died, witnessed the political execution of her father and brother, and remarried.

660 · Medieval · Benedictines

Saint Clair of Dauphiné, also known as St. Clair of Vienne, was a Catholic abbot who "bequeathed to monasticism an example of religious excellence". He was born about 590 in Saint-Clair-du-Rhône and died in 660 in Vienne, France.

64 · Early Church

Clateus (died 64 AD) was an early Christian martyr and saint. He was an early Christian bishop in Brescia, Italy, and was martyred during the persecutions of Christians by Nero.

1679–1709 · Modern · Holy Ghost Fathers

Claude-François Poullart des Places, C.S.Sp. (26 February 1679 – 2 October 1709) was a French Catholic priest who founded the Congregation of the Holy Spirit in 1703 at the age of 24.

1641–1682 · Reformation · Society of Jesus

Claude La Colombière SJ, sometimes named "De La Colombière", was a French Jesuit priest best known as the confessor of Margaret Mary Alacoque. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

1752–1794 · Modern · Society of Saint-Sulpice

Claude-Joseph Jouffret de Bonnefond was a Catholic priest and member of the Society of Saint-Sulpice, born in 1752 in Gannat. He died in 1794 among the Martyrs of Rochefort and is recognized as blessed.

350 · Early Church

Saint Claudius of Vienne (French: Claude de Vienne) was a bishop of Vienne in the Dauphiné, France, in the first half of the fifth century. He is considered a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. He attended the Council of Orange in 441 and the Council of Vaison in 442.

300–310 · Early Church

Saint Claudia of Amisus (died c. 304, Amisus) was a Christian martyr venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. She is remembered alongside her fellow martyrs, a group of seven women from Amisus (Claudia, Alexandra, Euphrasia, Matrona, Juliana, Euphemia, and Theodosia) who oppo…