42 Holy Martyrs of Amorium
During the reign of Emperor Theophilus, forty-two Byzantine officers were captured during the fall of Amorium and taken to Syria. After seve…
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88 saints
Abraham and Sarah
A patriarch originally from Ur, Abraham is called by God to leave his homeland to become the father of a multitude of nations. Accompanied b…
Saint Adalbaud of Ostrevant
A noble leude at the court of Dagobert I, Adalbaud married Saint Rictrude and founded the monastery of Marchiennes. Father of four children …
Saint Agapitus (Agapetus) of Rome
A young martyr of Praeneste, Agapitus miraculously survived the lions of the amphitheater, which lay down at his feet. He was eventually beh…
Saint Agnes
A young Roman girl of thirteen, Agnes refused to marry the prefect's son to dedicate herself to Christ. After being miraculously protected i…
Saint Alban of Verulam
A noble citizen of Verulamium in the 4th century, Alban converted to Christianity after offering hospitality to the priest Amphibalus. To sa…
Saint Albert of Liège
Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being confirmed by Pope Ce…
Saint Antide of Besançon
Bishop of Besançon in the 5th century, Antide distinguished himself by his piety and pastoral devotion in the face of barbarian invasions. H…
Saint Antonin of Pamiers
A 2nd-century priest and missionary from Frédélas (Pamiers), Saint Antonin evangelized the Rouergue and Aquitaine regions after being ordain…
Saint Athanasius of Jerusalem
A deacon in Jerusalem in the 5th century, Athanasius courageously opposed the usurper Theodosius who had seized the episcopal see after the …
Saint Ausonius of Angoulême
First bishop of Angoulême in the 1st century, Ausone was baptized by Saint Martial before evangelizing the Angoumois region. He converted lo…
Saints Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius
Roman martyrs of the early 4th century, Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius were beheaded for their faith. Their bodies, respected by wil…
Saint Basilissa
A 3rd-century Roman noblewoman, Basilla converted secretly to Christianity under the influence of Saint Eugenia and Pope Cornelius. Refusing…
Saint Bond (Baud)
Originally from Sens, Baud settled in Spain where, deceived by a demonic vision, he accidentally killed his parents, whom he mistook for adu…
Saint Boniface of Tarsus
A Roman steward leading a life of debauchery, Boniface is sent to Tarsus by his mistress Aglae to retrieve relics of martyrs. Touched by gra…
Saints Cantius, Cantianus, Cantianilla, and Protus
Members of the family of Emperor Carinus, the brothers Cantius and Cantian, their sister Cantianilla, and their tutor Protus fled Rome for A…
Blessed Charlemagne
King of the Franks and later Emperor of the West, Charlemagne dedicated his reign to the expansion of the Christian faith and the protection…
Blessed Charles the Good
Charles the Good, Count of Flanders and son of King Canute of Denmark, was assassinated by rebellious subjects in Bruges. His relics, kept a…
Saint Columba of Sens
A converted Spanish princess, Columba fled persecution to Gaul, where she was baptized in Vienne before settling in Sens. In 274, she refuse…
Saint Cyprian of Carthage
Bishop of Carthage in the 3rd century, Cyprian was a devoted pastor and a major theologian, guiding his Church through the persecutions of D…
Saint Cyril of Caesarea
A young child from Caesarea in Cappadocia, Cyril was cast out by his pagan father for his Christian faith. Despite the governor's threats an…
Saint Dymphna
A Christian princess from Ireland, Dympna fled to Belgium with the priest Gerebernus to escape the incestuous desires of her pagan father. F…
Saint Edwin
Edwin, King of Northumbria in the 7th century, converted to Christianity under the influence of his wife Ethelburga and Bishop Paulinus afte…
Saint Eman
Originally from Cappadocia, Eman traveled to Rome, Milan, and Autun before being sent by a divine vision to evangelize the Chartres region i…
Saint Emilian (Emiland)
Bishop of Nantes in the 8th century, Emilian took up arms to defend France against the Saracen invasion. After liberating Sens and rescuing …
Saint Ephesus
A former favorite of Emperor Diocletian born in Jerusalem, Ephesus converted to Christianity after a heavenly vision. Sent to Sardinia, he e…
Saint Eugenia of Rome
Daughter of the prefect of Egypt, Eugenia disguised herself as a man to join a Christian monastery where she became an abbot. Accused of har…
Saint Eulampius and Saint Eulampia
Brother and sister living in Nicomedia at the beginning of the 4th century, Eulampius and Eulampia endured numerous tortures during the pers…
Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr
Miraculously elected pope after a dove landed on his head, Fabian was the first layman to accede to the pontificate. He organized the Church…
Saints Faustinus and Jovita
Brothers from a noble family of Brescia, Faustinus (priest) and Jovita (deacon) were martyred under Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century. Afte…
Saint Ferdinand III (King of Leon and Castile)
King of Castile and León in the 13th century, Ferdinand III was an exemplary Christian monarch, cousin of Saint Louis. He dedicated his reig…
Saint Firmin of Pamplona
Born in Pamplona and baptized by the disciples of Saint Saturnin, Firmin became the first bishop of Amiens after an extensive evangelical mi…
Saint Gengulphus (Gingolph)
A Burgundian lord and warrior under Pepin the Short, Gengoul distinguished himself by his piety and patience in the face of his wife's infid…
Saint Germaine of Bar-sur-Aube
A virgin from the village of Florentia in the 5th century, Germaine dedicated herself to the service of God and the workers building the Bas…
Saint Gohard of Nantes
Bishop of Nantes in the 9th century, Saint Gohard was massacred by the Normans in 843 during the sack of the city. He was killed at the foot…
Saint Guigner (Fingar)
An Irish prince converted by Saint Patrick, Guigner renounced the throne to lead the life of a hermit in Armorica and later as a missionary.…
The Holy Innocents
The Holy Innocents are the young children of Bethlehem massacred by order of King Herod, who sought to kill the newborn Jesus. Considered th…
Saint Ildefonsus (Alonzo)
Born in Toledo in 606, Ildefonsus was a monk of Agali and the illustrious disciple of Saint Isidore before becoming Archbishop of Toledo in …
Saint Irenaeus of Sirmium
Bishop of Sirmium in Pannonia, Irenaeus was martyred in 304 under Diocletian. Despite the tears of his wife, children, and mother who begged…
Saint Irene of Tomar
A nun in Tomar during the 7th century, Irene was slandered by her director, Remy, after she rejected his advances. A victim of the jealousy …
Saint Isidore of Chios
A Christian soldier enlisted in Chios under Emperor Decius, Isidore was denounced by a jealous centurion for his faith. Despite the torture …
Saint James the Greater (Apostle)
Son of Zebedee and brother of Saint John, James the Greater was one of the three privileged apostles of Jesus. After preaching in Judea and,…
Saints James, Marian, Agapius and Emilian
James, a deacon, and Marian, a reader, were arrested in Numidia during the persecutions of the 3rd century. After enduring cruel torments in…
Saint Julia of Troyes
A young Christian from Troyes vowed to virginity, Julia was taken captive to Germania by Prince Claudius in 247. She converted her master th…
Saint Kilian (Cillian)
An Irish monk of noble lineage, Kilian set out to evangelize Germania and established himself in Würzburg. Consecrated bishop by Pope Conon,…
Saint Livinus (Liévin)
An Irish bishop of the 7th century, Saint Livin left his country to evangelize Flanders and Brabant. After a life of miracles and preaching,…
Saint Lucian of Beauvais
Originally from Rome and a disciple of Saint Peter, Lucien was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize the Beauvaisis in the 1st century. A…
Lucien Botovasoa
Lucien Botovasoa (1908-1947) was a Malagasy lay teacher, father, and member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, who died a martyr for his f…
Saint Lucius I (Pope)
A native of Tuscany, Lucius I succeeded Saint Cornelius as pope in 252. After experiencing exile under Emperor Gallus, he returned to Rome w…
Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter
Marcellinus, priest, and Peter, exorcist, were martyred in Rome under Diocletian around 304. After converting their jailer Artemius and his …
Saint Marcellinus, Pope and Martyr
A Roman pope during the reign of Diocletian, Marcellinus initially faltered in the face of persecution by offering incense to idols. Seized …
Saint Marcellus and Saint Anastasius
Roman Christians of the 3rd century, Marcel and Anastasius fled to Gaul and stopped in Argenton, where Marcel miraculously healed a widow's …
Saint Martin of Tours
A former Roman soldier born in Hungary, Martin converted to Christianity and became the first great monk of the Gauls before being elected B…
Saint Matthew (Levi)
A former publican in Galilee, Matthew leaves everything to follow Jesus. After writing his Gospel, he evangelizes Ethiopia where he performs…
Saint Matthew of Beauvais
A noble knight from Agnetz, Mathieu left for the Crusade at the end of the 11th century. Captured by the Saracens, he refused to renounce hi…
Saint Maxellende (Maxellinde)
A virgin of the Cambrésis who dedicated her life to God, Maxellende refused to marry the lord Harduin despite her parents' consent. While fl…
Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, protector of the Church, has manifested throughout history through numerous miraculous apparitions. The most fa…
Saint Michael the Archangel
Prince of the heavenly host, Saint Michael is the archangel who struck down Lucifer during the original rebellion. Protector of the Synagogu…
Nuno Álvares Pereira
An exceptional military general and Portuguese national hero, Nuno Álvares Pereira (1360-1431) abandoned his titles and fortune to become a …
Blessed Oda
A noble virgin from Brabant in the 12th century, Oda voluntarily disfigured her nose with her father's sword to escape a forced marriage and…
Saint Patroclus (Parre)
Born into an illustrious family of Troyes, Patroclus (or Parre) chose a solitary life before being arrested during the persecution of Aureli…
Saint Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
Born in Tarsus and initially a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul was miraculously converted on the road to Damascus after a vision of Ch…
Saint Pepin of Landen
Duke of Brabant and Mayor of the Palace in the 7th century, Pepin of Landen was the wise and virtuous advisor to kings Clotaire II, Dagobert…
Saint Phocas the Gardener
A gardener in Sinope, Phocas hospitably welcomed the soldiers who came to put him to death, digging his own grave during the night before su…
Saint Pius I
A native of Aquileia, Pius I became pope in 142 under Antoninus Pius. He marked the history of the Church with his rigorous ordinances on li…
Saint Placid of Rome
A beloved disciple of Saint Benedict, Placid was sent to Sicily to found a monastery in Messina. He was martyred there with his brothers, hi…
Saint Pontius (Pons)
Son of a Roman senator who converted to Christianity, Pontius distributed his wealth to the poor before retiring to Cimiez. During the perse…
Saint Prisca
A young thirteen-year-old Roman and daughter of a consul, Saint Prisca is considered the protomartyr of the West. Under Emperor Claudius I, …
Saint Priscus (Prix) and his companions
Citizens of Besançon in the 3rd century, Priscus and his companions fled the persecution of Emperor Aurelian to take refuge in the forests o…
Saint Procopius (Neanias)
A Roman officer appointed governor of Alexandria by Diocletian, Neanias converted after a vision of the cross on the road. Renamed Procopius…
Saint Procula
A princess of Rouergue devoted to God, Procula fled Rodez to escape a forced marriage to the lord Géraud. Having taken refuge near Gannat, s…
Saint Reinelde (Reinildis)
A noble virgin of Hainaut in the 6th century, Reinelde refused marriage to dedicate herself to God. After a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she…
Saints Rufina and Secunda
Roman sisters of noble lineage, Rufina and Secunda refused to apostatize despite the pressure from their fiancés during the persecution of V…
Saint Salomon, King and Martyr
King of Brittany in the 9th century, Salomon ascended the throne after assassinating his cousin Erispoé. He redeemed his sins through great …
Saint Stephen of Hungary
The first Christian king of Hungary, Stephen converted his people, organized the national Church, and received the royal crown from Pope Syl…
Saint Tanche of Saint-Ouen
A virgin from Champagne in the 7th century, Tanche was beheaded at sixteen by a servant whose advances she had rejected. According to tradit…
Saint Theodora of Alexandria
A noble virgin of Alexandria, Theodora refused to sacrifice to idols and was condemned to infamy. She was saved from a place of debauchery b…
Saint Theodore of Heraclea (the General)
A general in the army of Licinius in the 4th century, Theodore first distinguished himself by slaying a dragon in Euchaita. After breaking i…
Saint Theodotus of Ancyra
An innkeeper in Ancyra under Diocletian, Theodotus used his business to feed Christians and bury martyrs. After recovering the bodies of sev…
Saint Timothy and Saint Apollinaris
Coming from the East to evangelize Reims in the 3rd century, Timothy was martyred with his guard Apollinaris, who was converted by his stead…
Saint Ursula and her companions
A Christian princess of Great Britain in the 4th century, Ursula refused to marry the pagan prince Conanus. Sent to Armorica with a multitud…
Saint Vaise of Saintes
A patrician of Saintonge in the 5th century, Vaise was persecuted by his own family for distributing his wealth to the poor. Despite the pro…
Saint Valentine of Rome
A Roman priest under Claudius II, Valentine was arrested for his radiant faith. After restoring sight to the daughter of the judge Asterius …
Saint Venantius (Venance)
A nobleman from Berry in the 5th century, Venant renounced a promised marriage to become a monk and later Abbot at Saint-Martin de Tours. Re…
Saint Victoria of Tivoli
A noble Christian from Tivoli in the 3rd century, Victoria renounced her marriage to the pagan Eugenius after being convinced by Saint Anato…
Saint Volusien (Voussien)
Coming from a senatorial family in Lyon, Volusien was a monk at Lérins before becoming Bishop of Tours in 491. Persecuted by the Arian king …
Saint Waneng
A great captain and courtier under King Clotaire in the 7th century, Saint Waneng was the founder of the Abbey of Fécamp following a vision …
Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia
Duke of Bohemia in the 10th century, Wenceslas ruled with exemplary piety and charity, protecting the poor and prisoners. Despite the favor …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with sword?
Saints depicted with sword: 42 Holy Martyrs of Amorium, Abraham and Sarah, Saint Adalbaud of Ostrevant, Saint Agapitus (Agapetus) of Rome, Saint Agnes, Saint Alban of Verulam, Saint Albert of Liège and Saint Antide of Besançon.