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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
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St. Christopher Magallanes - Feast: May 21 (Optional
Memorial)
- Born: 1782 -- Died: 1861 -- Canonized: 1900
Roman Calendar: Yes (555) -- Roman Canon: Yes --
Other:
- Saint Christopher Magallanes was joined in martyrdom by
twenty-one diocesan priests and three devout laymen, all members of
the Cristeros movement, who rose up in rebellion against the
anti-Catholic Mexican government during the 1920s. Having erected a
seminary at Totatiche, he secretly spread the Gospel and ministered
to the people. Captured by government authorities, he was heard to
shout from his jail cell: "I am innocent and I die innocent. I
forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask
God that the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided
Mexico."
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St. Marcellinus - Feast: June 2nd (Optional Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 304 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes (555) -- Roman Canon: Yes --
Other:
- St. Marcellinus is among the Roman Saints who are commemorated
daily in the Canon of the Mass. St. Marcellinus was a prominent
priest in the City during the reign of Diocletian. Pope Damasus is
the authority for the martyrdom as he received the information from
the executioner himself. He was beheaded.
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St. Mary Magdalene - Feast: July 22nd (Obligatory
Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: Unknown -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- Mary Magdalene was one of the few apostles who stayed with Jesus
while he suffered and died on the Cross. She was the first one to
see the risen Jesus. Jesus told her to announce His resurrection to
the other apostles. St. Mary Magdalene was cured of demons, however
she is usually mistaken as the sinful women of Luke 7:36-50. She is
the Patron Saint of the Order of Preachers and Penitents.
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St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi - Feast: May 25th
(Optional Memorial)
- Born: 1566 -- Died: 1607 -- Canonized: 1669
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
Mystic
- St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi was a Carmelite nun in the monastery
of St. Mary of the Angels located in Florence, Italy. She took a vow
of perpetual virginity at the age of ten. St. Mary Magdalene entered
the cloister at the age of sixteen. She eventually became
Subprioress of the monastery. St. Mary Magdalene died at the age of
41 after five years of physical and spiritual trials.
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St. Margaret of Scotland - Feast: November 16
(Optional Memorial)
- Born: 1045 -- Died: 1093 -- Canonized: 1250
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Margaret was the daughter of Prince Edward d' Outremer and a
German princess Agatha. At the age of twelve she fled to Scotland
were King Malcolm II gave her and her family a home. She married
King Malcolm and had eight children. St. Margaret died after
learning that her husband and sons had been slain in an attack.
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St. Mark - Feast: April 25th (Feast)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: Unknown -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
Apostle
- Mark's Gospel account of Jesus Christ is probably the oldest of
the four Gospels being written around 70 A.D. He is believed to be
the cousin of Barnabas. St. Mark is associated with St. Peter and
St. Paul. He is the Patron Saint of Notaries, Egypt, and Venice. St.
Mark is believed to be the first bishop of Alexandria and his symbol
is the winged lion.
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St. Martha - Feast: July 29th (Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: Unknown -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Martha has been given the title disciple of the Lord. She
was the sister of Mary and Lazarus. When St. Martha received the
Lord as a guest at Bethany, she looked after Him with great
devotion. She begged the Lord to raise her brother Lazarus from the
dead. St. Martha is the Patron Saint of Cooks, Housewives, Servants,
Waiters, and Waitresses.
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Pope St. Martin I - Feast: April 13th (Optional
Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 655 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
Pope
- St. Martin was born in Todo, Italy. He was the last pope to die
a martyr. St. Martin called the Council at the Lateran in his first
year and condemned Heraclius and Monothelitism going against a
decree by the Byzantine Emperor who commanded there be no discussion
on the issue.
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St. Martin de Porres - Feast: November 3rd (Optional
Memorial)
- Born: 1579 -- Died: 1639 -- Canonized: 1962
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Martin was born in Lima, Peru of Spanish father and African
mother. As lay member of the Dominican Order he ministered to the
sick and the poor. St. Martin led a humble and disciplined life and
was devoted to the Eucharist. He was a close friend of St. Rose of
Lima. He died 1639 A.D. St. Martin is the Patron Saint of Hair
Dressers, Inn Keepers, and Social Justice.
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St. Martin of Tours - Feast: November 11th (Obligatory
Memorial)
- Born: 316 -- Died: 397 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Martin was born 316 A.D. in Pannonia to pagan parents. He
gave up a military career and was baptized. St Martin became a
disciple of St. Hilary. He founded the first monastery in the West
at Ligugé. St. Martin was the bishop of Tours. He is one of the
greatest Saints in the history of France. He was the first
non-martyred saint with an annual feast in the Western Church. St.
Martin is the Patron Saint of Beggars, Soldiers, Tailors, and
Wine-growers.
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St. Mary - Feast: January 1st (Solemnity)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: Unknown -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
- St. Mary the Mother of Jesus has four infallible teachings
declared about herself. First, that Mary is Ever Virgin. Second, in
431 A.D. at the Council of Ephesus, the primary title of Mary as
Mother of God (Theotokos) was sanctioned. Third, on December 8,
1854, Pope Pius IX declared the Immaculate Conception as part of the
Deposit of Faith. Finally, on November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII
declared the Assumption as part of the Deposit of Faith.
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St. Matthew - Feast: September 21st (Feast)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: Unknown -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
Apostle, Evangelist
- The veneration of St. Matthew goes back to the fifth century.
The New Testament describes Matthew as a Levi and a tax collector.
He was born in Capernanum (Mt 9:9) and is the author of the First
Gospel, which was written in Aramic. St. Matthew probably
evangelized Persia and Ethiopia. He was Martyred in Ethiopia. St.
Matthew is the Patron Saint of Accountants, Bankers, Bookkeepers,
Custom Officials, and Tax Collectors.
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St. Matthias - Feast: May 14th (Feast)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: Unknown -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
Apostle
- St. Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas as one of the
twelve disciples (Acts 1:23-26). "So they proposed two, Joseph
called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. Then
they prayed, ´You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one
of these two you have chosen to take the place in this apostolic
ministry from which Judas turned away to go to his own place.´ Then
they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was
counted with the eleven apostles." St. Matthias is included in the
Roman Canon.
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St. Angela Merici - Feast: January 27th (Optional
Memorial)
- Born: 1470 -- Died: 1540 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Angela was born in 1470 A.D. in Desenzano in the territory
of Lombardy. She was orphaned at 10 years of age. St. Angela took
the habit of a Third Order Franciscan. In 1535, under the patronage
of St. Ursala, she founded the Ursulines, a congregation of women
who instructed poor girls in the Christian life.
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St. Methodius - Feast: February 14th (Obligatory
Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 885 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- Brother of St. Cyril. They were known as the "Apostles to the
Slavs" and wrote liturgical text in the Slavic language and acted as
an intermediary between the Eastern and Western Churches. St.
Methodius died in 885 A.D. Patron Saint of Bohemia,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Moravia, Slovenia, and all of Europe.
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St. Michael - Feast: September 29th (Feast)
- Born: N/A -- Died: N/A -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: Yes -- Other:
- St. Michael the Archangel is mentioned over a dozen times in the
Bible. His name means "Who is like God." In Jude 1:9 he argued with
the devil --- Yet the archangel Michael, when he argued with the
devil in a dispute over the body of Moses, did not venture to
pronounce a reviling judgment upon him but said, "May the Lord
rebuke you!" Also, in Revelation 12:7 --- Then war broke out
in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The
dragon and its angels fought back... St. Michael is the Patron
Saint of Artists, Grocers, Knights, Mariners, Policemen,
Radiologists, Sick, and Soldiers.
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Bl. Miguel Austin Pro - Feast: November 23rd (Optional
Memorial)
- Born: Unknown -- Died: 1927 -- Beatified:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- Bl. Miguel was a Jesuit priest in Guadalupe, Mexico. He was a
sympathetic pastor and firm in is piety. Bl. Miguel was executed by
the government claiming he was plotting against them. He was saying
"Long live Christ the King!" during his execution.
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St. Paul Miki and Companions - Feast: February 6th
(Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: 1565 -- Died: 1597 -- Canonized: 1862
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Paul was born in Japan around 1565 A.D. and became a Jesuit
Priest. He preached the Gospel with great success. In 1597, St. Paul
and 25 of his companions consisting of 2 Jesuits, 6 Franciscans, 15
tertiaries and 2 layman were crucified by order of the ruler
Hideyoshi on February 5th in Nagasaki. In 1862 they were the first
martyrs of the Far East to be canonized. Also, a Mexican, Philip of
Jesus who was with the group was the first martyr of the Americas to
be Beatified.
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St. Monica - Feast: August 27th (Obligatory Memorial)
- Born: 332 -- Died: 387 -- Canonized:
Unknown
Roman Calendar: Yes (1586) -- Roman Canon: No --
Other:
- St. Monica was born in Africa in 331 A.D. She prayed for 30
years for the conversion of her pagan husband. St. Monica then
prayed for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. St. Ambrose
helped with the conversion of St. Augustine. She died in 387 A.D.
St. Monica is the Patron Saint of Married Women and Mothers.
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St. Thomas More - Feast: June 22nd (Optional Memorial)
- Born: 1477 -- Died: 1535 -- Canonized: 1935
Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:
- St. Thomas More was born in England and educated at Oxford
University. He was named Chancellor to Henry VIII succeeding
Cardinal Wosley. St. Thomas refused to recognize the King's divorce
and resigned his position as Chancellor. Because he refused to
recognize Henry VIII's spiritual supremacy he was imprisoned. St.
Thomas more was beheaded on July 6, 1535. He is the Patron Saint of
Lawyers.
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