Apostle · June 29
St. Peter the Apostle
A fisherman called to become the rock upon which Christ built his Church.
Holy Land (historical region) · Historical region
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264 lives of faith. Showing 1–12.
Apostle · June 29; January 25
St. Paul the Apostle
A persecutor transformed into the tireless apostle to the nations.
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Martyr · December 26
St. Stephen
The Church’s first martyr, remembered for courage and forgiveness.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · March 7
St. Perpetua
A young mother whose prison testimony witnesses to steadfast faith.
North Africa (historical region) · Early origin
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Martyr · May 30
St. Joan of Arc
A young woman who obeyed God’s call through resistance, trial, and death.
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Lay martyr · June 22
St. Thomas More
A husband, father, scholar, and statesman who would not betray his conscience.
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Modern martyr · August 14
St. Maximilian Kolbe
A Franciscan priest who offered his life for another prisoner at Auschwitz.
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Martyr · January 16
St. Berard of Carbio
Berard of Carbio was a thirteenth-century Franciscan friar who was executed in Morocco for attempting to promote Christianity.
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Pope · January 20
St. Fabian
Pope Fabian was the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus.
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Martyr · January 20
St. Sebastian
Sebastian was an early Christian saint and martyr.
Origin uncertain · Disputed birthplace
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Martyr · January 21
St. Agnes of Rome
Agnes of Rome was a Roman Christian adolescent who was executed for her faith in the 4th century.
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Martyr · January 22; January 23
St. Vincent of Saragossa
Vincent of Saragossa was a deacon of the Church of Zaragoza .
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