Lay Saints

139 lives of faith. Showing 133–139.

Artistic interpretation of St. Genevieve

Lay Saint · January 3

St. Genevieve

Genevieve was a consecrated virgin, and is one of the patron saints of Paris in the Catholic Church, and she is also venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

France · Present-day geography

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Artistic interpretation of St. Longinus

Lay Saint · October 16

St. Longinus

Longinus is the name given to the unknown Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus with a lance, who in medieval and some modern Christian traditions is described as a convert to Christianity.

Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain

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Artistic interpretation of St. Alban

Martyr · June 20

St. Alban

Alban is venerated as the first-recorded British Christian martyr, for which reason he is considered to be the protomartyr of Britain.

United Kingdom · Present-day geography

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