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This page contains an alphabetical listing Saints whose feasts are
celebrated in the Roman Catholic Liturgical Cycle and Patron Saints.
There is a brief description describing each Saint and they are listed
in alphabetical order. To return to the document that brought you to
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St. Achilleus - Feast: May 12th (Optional Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 304 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Achilleus was a Roman Soldier until his conversion to
Christianity. Believed to have been martyred by being burned or
beheaded in the First Century. The little we know basically comes
from what Pope St. Damasus placed on his tomb.
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St. Adalbert - Feast: April 23rd (Optional Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 997 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Adalbert was born of a noble family in Bohemia. At the age
of 26 he was elected bishop of Prague. St. Adalbert was forced to
flee twice due to violent opposition from political opponents. He
was murdered by the Prussians in 997 A.D. St. Adalbert is the Patron
of Bohemia, the Czech Republic and Prussia. He is also a Patron of
Poland.
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St. Agatha - Feast: February 5th (Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 251 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
- St. Agatha was martyred in 251 A.D. for refusing the
solicitations of a Roman Senator. She is mentioned in the Roman
Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I). St. Agatha is the Patron Saint of
Fire, Nurses, and Volcanic Eruptions.
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St. Agnes - Feast: January 21 (Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 304 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
- According to St. Augustine and St. Ambrose, St. Agnes was
martyred at the age of 12. Pope Damasus adorned her tomb with sacred
poetry. St. Agnes is represented with a martyrs palm and a lamb. On
her feast day the pope blesses the Pallium, a stole made from lambs
wool which is worn by metropolitans. St. Agnes is mentioned in the
Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I). She is the Patron Saint of
Children of Mary, Engaged Couples, Girls, and Young Girls.
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - Feast: October 16th
(Optional Memorial)
- Born: 1647 -- Died: 1690 -- Canonized: 1920
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Mary Alacoque was born in the diocese of Autun, France in
1647 A.D. She dedicated herself, at a young age, to the Sacred Heart
of Jesus. While a Visitation nun, St. Mary Alacoque was chosen by
God along Father de la Colombiere, S.J. as the instruments to
promote the Feast of the Sacred Heart in 1675 A.D. She was later
favored in life with mystical revelations. St. Mary Alacoque died on
October 17, 1690.
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St. Albert - Feast: November 15th (Optional Memorial)
- Born: 1206 -- Died: 1280 -- Canonized: 1931
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
doctor of the Church (1931)
- St. Albert was born in Lauginen in 1206 A.D. He was the famous
instructor of St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Albert was named bishop of
Ratisbon. He wrote brilliantly on many subjects to the advantage of
the sacred and secular sciences. St. Albert died in Cologne in 1280
A.D. He is the Patron Saint of Scientist.
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St. Ambrose - Feast: December 7th (Obligatory
Memorial)
- Born: 339 -- Died: 397 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
doctor of the Church (1298)
- He died on Good Friday, April 4, 397. St. Ambrose is most know
for his help in converting St. Augustine and baptized Augustine
after his conversion. Ambrose is also well know for is strong fights
against heresy of Arainism. He is the Patron Saint of Domestic
Animals, Bee Keepers, Bologna, Candle Makers, Chandlers, Learning,
and Milan.
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St. Andrew - Feast: November 30th (Feast)
- Born: unkown -- Died: unkown -- Canonized:
unkown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
Apostle
- St. Andrew was the brother of St. Peter and a follower of St.
John the Baptist and was the first of the apostles to follow Christ.
He preached the Gospel in Greece. St. Andrew was crucified in 60
A.D. in Patras on an X-shaped cross. He is Patron Saint of
Fisherman, Old Maids, Russia, Scotland, and Singles.
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St. Ann - Feast: July 26th (Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: Unknown -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes (1471) -- Roman Canon: No --
Other:
- Not much is known about St. Ann. Her name is found in the
Protoevangelium of St. James from the second century. St. Ann
started to be honored as the Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary
around the sixth century. Her feast day is now combined with the
father of Mary, St Joachim. St. Ann is the Patron Saint of Cabinet
Makers, Childless Women, Christian Mothers, Housewives, Miners,
Mothers, and Women in Labor.
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St. Anselm - Feast: April 21st (Optional Memorial)
- Born: 1033 -- Died: 1109 -- Canonized: 1494
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
doctor of the Church (1720)
- St. Anselm was born in Piedmont in 1033 A.D. and died in 1109.
He was the Archbishop of Canterbury and was twice exiled for
defending the rights of the Church. St. Anselm is the author of
"Prosologian", "Cur Deus Homo" and "The Procession of the Holy
Spirit". Finally, he is known as the Father of Scholasticism.
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St. Ansgar - Feast: February 3rd (Optional Memorial)
- Born: 801 -- Died: 865 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Ansgar was born in France in the 9th century. He was
educated at the monastery of Corbie. St. Ansgar began preaching in
826 A.D. in Denmark, but did not have much success. However when he
traveled to Sweden and began to preach there he worked hard and met
with great success in the conversion of Swedes. St. Ansgar was
appointed bishop of Hamburg by Pope Gregory IV. He died in 865 A.D.
St. Ansgar is the Patron Saint of Denmark, Germany, and Iceland.
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St. Anthony of Egypt - Feast: January 17th (Obligatory
Memorial)
- Born: 251 -- Died: 356 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Anthony of Egypt was born in Egypt around 250 A.D. When his
parents died he gave all of his property to the poor and began a
life as a hermit. St. Anthony's life style attracted many disciples
and they labored for the Church. He along with St. Athanasius of
Alexandria in giving support to believers during the Persecution of
Diocletian and fighting the Arian heresy. St. Anthony died in 356
A.D. at age 105. He is the Patron Saint of Basket Makers, Brush
Makes, Butchers, Domestic Animals, Grave Diggers, and Skin Diseases.
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St. Anthony of Padua - Feast: June 13th (Obligatory
Memorial)
- Born: 1195 -- Died: 1231 -- Canonized: 1232
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
doctor of the Church (1946)
- St. Anthony of Padua died when he was only 36 years old. He was
a gifted Orator and Preacher and was know as the "Evangelical
Doctor". Saint Anthony of Padua is the Patron Saint of barren women,
elderly, grave-diggers, lost articles, the harvest, the poor,
Portugal, swine herders, and travelers.
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St. Thomas Aquinas - Feast: January 28th (Obligatory
Memorial)
- Born: 1225 -- Died: 1274 -- Canonized: 1323
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
doctor of the Church (1567)
- St. Thomas was born in 1225 A.D. into the family of the Count of
Aquino. While studying in Paris at Cologne, he had St. Albert the
Great for an instructor. St. Thomas has been given the title of the
Angelic Doctor. His most known works are Adoro te devote,
O salutaris, Tantum Ergo, Pange Linqua, and
Summa Theologić which was never finished because he died on his
way to the Council of Lyons in 1274 A.D. His body was transferred to
Touluse in 1369 A.D. on January 28. St. Thomas is the Patron Saint
of Book Sellers, Catholic Schools, Colleges, Universities,
Philosophers, Schools, Students, and Theology.
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St. Athanasius - Feast: May 2nd (Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: 295 -- Died: 373 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
doctor of the Church
- St. Athanasius was born in 297 A.D. in Alexandria and died in
373 A.D. He was the bishop of Alexandria for 45 years. St.
Athanasius was considered the champion of the Council of Nicea in
325 A.D. He was a prolific polemicist against the Arians who exiled
him 5 times. St. Athanasius is one of the four great doctors of the
Eastern Church. He wrote the "On the Incarnation", the
"Discourses Against the Arians", and the "Life of Anthony".
St. Athanasius is known as the Doctor of Incarnation and his
theology of the Trinity was the inspiration for Hilary, bishop Arles
to write the
Athanasian Creed.
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St. Augustine - Feast: August 28th (Feast)
- Born: 354 -- Died: 430 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
doctor of the Church
- St. Augustine was born in Tagaste, Africa in 354 A.D. He
received baptism from St. Ambrose at the age of 33. St. Augustine
has over 500 homilies that are extant. He is most noted for the
"City of God" and his "Confessions". St. Augustine became
bishop of Hippo at age 41. He combated the Manichees, Donatists, and
Pelagius. St. Augustine is one of the four great Doctors of the
Western Church. He is the Patron Saint of Brewers, Printers and
Theology.
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St. Augustine of Cantebury - Feast: May 27th
(Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 604/5 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes (1882) -- Roman Canon: No --
Other:
- St. Augustine of Cantebury was sent to England by Pope Gregory
I. He converted many people including King Ehtelbert of Kent. St.
Augustine established dioceses in Cantebury, London, and Rochester
and received the pallium as Primate of England.
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