Saint Abundius of Como
Bishop of Como in the 5th century, Saint Abundius was a major ecclesiastical diplomat sent by Pope Saint Leo to resolve …
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Antioch
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Today: Antakya
38 saints associated
Saint Adjutor of Vernon
A 12th-century lord of Vernon, Adjuteur went on crusade where he was captured after seventeen years of fighting. Miracul…
Saint Agritius (Agry)
A cleric from Antioch chosen by Saint Helena and ordained by Pope Saint Sylvester, Agrice became Archbishop of Trier and…
Saint Anatolius of Laodicea
An illustrious scholar of Alexandria in the 3rd century, Anatolius excelled in secular sciences before becoming a bishop…
Saint Babylas of Antioch
The twelfth Bishop of Antioch after Saint Peter, Babylas distinguished himself by his priestly firmness in imposing publ…
The Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch
This entry from the Petits Bollandistes explains the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch, celebrated on Februar…
Clement of Alexandria
A scholar and converted philosopher, Clement of Alexandria directed the famous Catechetical School of Alexandria followi…
Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina
A former magician from Antioch, Cyprian attempts to seduce the virgin Justina through occult arts, but she triumphs over…
Saint Domnina, Berenice and Prosdoce
A noble Christian from Antioch, Domnina fled to Edessa with her daughters Berenice and Prosdoce to escape persecution. D…
Saint Erasmus (Elmo)
Bishop of Antioch in the 3rd century, Erasmus miraculously survived numerous tortures under Diocletian and Maximian, inc…
Saint Eustathius of Antioch
Patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century, Eustathius was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism at the…
Saint Heliodorus of Altino
A disciple and friend of Saint Jerome, Heliodorus was a Bishop of Altino in the 4th century. After traveling in the East…
Holy Shroud of Cadouin
The Holy Shroud of Cadouin is a relic of the Passion that wrapped the head of Jesus Christ. Brought back from Antioch by…
Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Theophorus)
A disciple of Saint John and Bishop of Antioch, Ignatius was condemned by Emperor Trajan to be thrown to the beasts in R…
Saint Jude surnamed Barsabas
A disciple among the seventy-two, Jude Barsabas was a major apostolic figure sent by the Council of Jerusalem to Antioch…
Saint Julian and Saint Basilissa
Originally from Antioch, Julian and Basilissa lived a virginal marriage before leading vast monastic communities. Basili…
Saint Julian of Antioch
Saint Julian, martyr of Antioch, saw his relics (notably his skull) brought from the East to Paris during the reign of G…
Saint Lucian of Antioch
A 4th-century priest and martyr, Lucian the Syrian is famous for his scholarly revision of the Greek Bible, known as the…
Saint Lucian of Antioch
A priest of Antioch and illustrious Syrian exegete of the 4th century, Lucian revised the sacred texts before being arre…
Saint Macarius of Antioch
An Armenian nobleman who became Archbishop of Antioch, Macarius abandoned his office out of humility to travel as a pilg…
Saint Malchus of Maronia
A monk in Syria in the 4th century, Malchus left his monastery despite his abbot's warnings. Captured by Bedouins, he pr…
Saint Marcellus of Apamea
Born into an illustrious family of Apamea, Marcellus renounced his fortune to dedicate himself to prayer and study in An…
Saint Meletius the Great
Patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century, Meletius was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism. Despite…
Saint Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
Born in Tarsus and initially a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul was miraculously converted on the road to Damascus …
Saint Pelagia of Antioch
A young noble virgin of Antioch aged fifteen, Pelagia had consecrated her life to God. To escape the soldiers sent by a …
Saint Pelagia of Antioch (Penitent)
A famous actress of Antioch leading a life of debauchery and luxury, Pelagia converted after hearing a sermon by Bishop …
Saint Peter (Chair of Rome)
The feast of the Chair of Saint Peter in Rome celebrates the establishment of the Prince of the Apostles as the first Po…
Blessed Peter the Hermit
A nobleman from Amiens who became a hermit, Peter was the instigator and one of the leaders of the First Crusade followi…
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles
A Galilean fisherman who became the Prince of the Apostles, Saint Peter was chosen by Christ as the foundation of His Ch…
Saint Procopius (Neanias)
A Roman officer appointed governor of Alexandria by Diocletian, Neanias converted after a vision of the cross on the roa…
Saint Publia of Antioch
A noble widow of Antioch in the 4th century, Publia founded a community of virgins dedicated to prayer. She distinguishe…
Saint Simeon of Trier
A monk originally from Syracuse, trained in Constantinople and on Mount Sinai, Simeon traveled throughout Europe to coll…
Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder
Born in Syria in the 4th century, Simeon left herding to embrace a life of extreme asceticism. He became famous for livi…
Saint Thecla of Iconium
A noblewoman from Iconium converted by Saint Paul, Thecla renounced marriage for Christian virginity. She miraculously s…
Saint Theodosius the Cenobiarch (the Younger)
Born in Cappadocia in the 5th century, Saint Theodosius became the superior of all cenobites in Palestine. A great defen…
Saint Theophilus of Antioch
A former pagan converted by the study of the Scriptures, Theophilus became the sixth bishop of Antioch in 168. A great d…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Antioch?
Saints associated with Antioch: Saint Abundius of Como, Saint Adjutor of Vernon, Saint Agritius (Agry), Saint Anatolius of Laodicea, Saint Babylas of Antioch, The Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch, Clement of Alexandria and Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina.
Where is Antioch located today?
Antioch corresponds today to Antakya.