Monastic or Hermit · April 11
St. Barsanuphius
Barsanuphius was a Christian hermit and writer of the sixth century.
Egypt · Present-day geography
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Monastic or Hermit · October 1
St. Bavo of Ghent
Bavo of Ghent is remembered for leaving a wealthy secular life to follow a life of penitence and prayer.
Belgium · Present-day geography
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Monastic or Hermit · February 19
St. Beatus of Liébana
Beatus of Liébana was a monk, theologian, and author of the Commentary on the Apocalypse, mostly a compendium of previous authorities' views on the biblical Book of Revelation or Apocalypse of John.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Monastic or Hermit · November 29
St. Brendan of Birr
Brendan of Birr was one of the early Irish monastic saints.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Bishop · July 18
St. Bruno of Segni
Bruno of Segni was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate and professed member from the Order of Saint Benedict who served as Bishop of Segni and Abbot of Montecassino.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Bishop · December 8
St. Budoc
Budoc was a 5th-century Breton monk and Bishop of Dol, who has been venerated since his death as a saint in both Brittany and Devon.
Origin uncertain · Legendary account
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Priest or Deacon · October 11
St. Cainnech of Aghaboe
Cainnech of Aghaboe was an Irish abbot, monastic founder, priest and missionary during the early medieval period.
Ireland (historical island) · Historical island
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Monastic or Hermit · August 9
St. Candida Maria of Jesus
Candida Maria of Jesus was a Spanish nun and the founder of the Daughters of Jesus.
Spain · Present-day geography
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Monastic or Hermit · September 9
St. Ciarán of Clonmacnoise
Ciarán of Clonmacnoise was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and the first abbot of Clonmacnoise.
Ireland · Present-day geography
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Monastic or Hermit · February 11
St. Cædmon
Cædmon was a Benedictine monk and the earliest English poet whose name is known.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Monastic or Hermit · January 20
St. Eustochia Smeralda Calafato
Eustochia Smeralda Calafato is a Franciscan Italian saint belonging to the Order of the Poor Clares.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Monastic or Hermit · January 1
St. Fanchea
Fanchea is an Irish saint recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Church in Wales, and the Catholic Church.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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