Bishop of Antioch, martyr in the Decian persecution, died in prison.
Saints
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Saint Babylas
Bishop of Antioch, martyr in the Decian persecution, died in prison.
Saint Baithen of Iona
Irish monk, immediate successor of St. Columba as abbot of Iona. Baithen died sometime between 598 and 600.
Saint Balbina
There are at least two saints of this name venerated at Rome.
Saint Balbina
There are at least two saints of this name venerated at Rome.
Saint Baldred
Two saints of this name have the same feast day. One was a Celt; the other, and Englishman
Saint Barbara
Legendary virgin and martyr, first mentioned in the early seventh century. Alleged to have died in the third or fourth century, but date is uncertain and place of martyrdom varies.
Saint Barnabas
Originally Joseph, styled an Apostle in Holy Scripture, and, like St. Paul, ranked by the Church with the Twelve, though not one of them
Saint Barnabas
Originally Joseph, styled an Apostle in Holy Scripture, and, like St. Paul, ranked by the Church with the Twelve, though not one of them
Saint Bartholomew
Mentioned in the lists of apostles in the Synoptic Gospels and in Acts, thought to be identical with Nathaniel (mentioned only in the Gospel of John).
Saint Bartholomew
Mentioned in the lists of apostles in the Synoptic Gospels and in Acts, thought to be identical with Nathaniel (mentioned only in the Gospel of John).
Saint Basil the Great
Bishop of Caesarea, who is one of the Cappadocian Fathers, Doctor of the Church, and brother of St. Gregory of Nyssa
Saint Basil the Great
Bishop of Caesarea, who is one of the Cappadocian Fathers, Doctor of the Church, and brother of St. Gregory of Nyssa
Saint Bathilde
A runaway slave who became the wife of King Clovis II. Upon widowhood, she founded monasteries and proved herself a capable regent. She died in 680.
Saint Bathilde
A runaway slave who became the wife of King Clovis II. Upon widowhood, she founded monasteries and proved herself a capable regent. She died in 680.
Saint Beatrix da Silva
Cistercian abbess born in Portugal in 1424. The daughter of a nobleman, Beatrix accompanied Princess Isabel of Portugalto the court of Spain.
Saint Beatrix da Silva
Cistercian abbess born in Portugal in 1424. The daughter of a nobleman, Beatrix accompanied Princess Isabel of Portugalto the court of Spain.
Saint Beatrix da Silva
Cistercian abbess born in Portugal in 1424. The daughter of a nobleman, Beatrix accompanied Princess Isabel of Portugalto the court of Spain.
Saint Benedict Biscop
Anglo-Saxon, monastic founder, d. 690.
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
Frenchman, longed to be a monk but spent the last thirteen years of his life as a pilgrim. He died in 1783
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
Frenchman, longed to be a monk but spent the last thirteen years of his life as a pilgrim. He died in 1783
Saint Benedict of Aniane
St. Benedict was a Goth, served in the Frankish court, then became a Benedictine monk. His monastery of Aniane was the model for monastic reform in France and the Empire. He died in 821.
Saint Benedict of Aniane
St. Benedict was a Goth, served in the Frankish court, then became a Benedictine monk. His monastery of Aniane was the model for monastic reform in France and the Empire. He died in 821.
Saint Benedict of Nursia
Founder of Western monasticism, and on his Rule
Saint Benedict of Nursia
Founder of Western monasticism, and on his Rule
Saint Benedict of San Philadelphio
Also known as Benedict the Moor. Born in Italy to Christian slaves from Ethiopia, St. Benedict joined an association of hermits, and when that was dissolved, became a Franciscan Recollect.
Saint Benignus
Known as 'Patrick's psalm-singer,' Irish missionary, musician, bishop, legislator, d. 467.
Saint Benignus of Dijon
Third-century martyr
Saint Benignus of Dijon
Third-century martyr
Saint Berach
A disciple of St. Kevin. Abbot of Cluain Coirpthe, now called Kilbarry or Termonbarry in the saint's honor. St. Berach died in 595.
Saint Berard of Carbio
Franciscan martyr, d. 1220.
Saint Berard of Carbio
Franciscan martyr, d. 1220.
Saint Bercharius
Abbot of Hautvillers, founder, stabbed to death by one of his monks in 696.
Saint Bernard
Soldier, monk, abbot, Archbishop of Vienne, d. 842.
Saint Bernard
Soldier, monk, abbot, Archbishop of Vienne, d. 842.
Saint Bernard Tolomeo
Italian hermit, monastic founder, d. 1348.
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Twelfth-century Cistercian and Doctor of the Church
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Twelfth-century Cistercian and Doctor of the Church
Saint Bernard of Menthon
Archdeacon of Aosta, preacher, founder of two hospices for travelers in dangerous Alpine passes (now named the Great St. Bernard and Little St. Bernard, after him), d. 1008.
Saint Bernardine of Siena
Franciscan missionary, reformer, popular preacher, peacemaker, called 'the Apostle of Italy,' who died in 1380
Saint Bernardine of Siena
Franciscan missionary, reformer, popular preacher, peacemaker, called 'the Apostle of Italy,' who died in 1380
Saint Bernward
Bishop of Hildesheim, d. 1022
Saint Bernward
Bishop of Hildesheim, d. 1022
Saint Bertharius
Benedictine abbot and martyr. A member of the royal house of France, he became abbot of Monte Cassino, in Italy, in 856.
Saint Bertharius
Benedictine abbot and martyr. A member of the royal house of France, he became abbot of Monte Cassino, in Italy, in 856.
Saint Bertharius
Benedictine abbot and martyr. A member of the royal house of France, he became abbot of Monte Cassino, in Italy, in 856.
Saint Berthoald
The fifth bishop of Cambrai Arras, France. His time as bishop came during a period of severe upheaval in France, and he labored to protect his people
Saint Berthoald
The fifth bishop of Cambrai Arras, France. His time as bishop came during a period of severe upheaval in France, and he labored to protect his people
Saint Bertilla Boscardin
Virgin, also called Mary Bertilla. A member of the Congregation of Teachers of St. Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred hearts
Saint Bertilla Boscardin
Virgin, also called Mary Bertilla. A member of the Congregation of Teachers of St. Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred hearts
Saint Bertilla Boscardin
Virgin, also called Mary Bertilla. A member of the Congregation of Teachers of St. Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred hearts
Saint Bertin
Monk living under the Rule of St. Columban, missionary to the Morini, monastic founder, abbot of St. Omer, d. about 709.
Saint Bertin
Monk living under the Rule of St. Columban, missionary to the Morini, monastic founder, abbot of St. Omer, d. about 709.
Saint Bertulf
Converted to Christianity from paganism, entered the monastery of Luxeuil under the Rule of St. Columban, became abbot of Bobbio, was staunchly anti-Arian, d. 639 or 640.
Saint Bertulf
Converted to Christianity from paganism, entered the monastery of Luxeuil under the Rule of St. Columban, became abbot of Bobbio, was staunchly anti-Arian, d. 639 or 640.
Saint Beuno
Welsh, said to have been educated at Bangor and, after ordination, to have become a missionary. Abbot of Clynnog, and uncle of St. Winifred. Died perhaps in 660.
Saint Bibiana
Female Roman martyr, d. 483 at the latest. Also called Vibiana,
Saint Bibiana
Female Roman martyr, d. 483 at the latest. Also called Vibiana,
Saint Birinus (Berin)
Confessor, first Bishop of Dorchester, Apostle of Wessex, d. 650.
Saint Birinus (Berin)
Confessor, first Bishop of Dorchester, Apostle of Wessex, d. 650.
Saint Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste, martyred. about 316.
Saint Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste, martyred. about 316.
Saint Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste, martyred. about 316.
Saint Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste, martyred. about 316.
Saint Blandina
Virgin and martyr, d. at Lyons in 177
Saint Blandina
Virgin and martyr, d. at Lyons in 177
Saint Blane
Nephew of St. Cathan. Blane studied in Ireland under SS. Comgall and Kenneth, became a monk, went to Scotland, became a bishop of the Picts, died 590.
Saint Blane
Nephew of St. Cathan. Blane studied in Ireland under SS. Comgall and Kenneth, became a monk, went to Scotland, became a bishop of the Picts, died 590.
Saint Blathmac
Irish monk, martyred at Iona in about 835. In Latinized form, he is sometimes called Florentius. His life was written in Latin hexameter by Strabo.
Saint Bobo
Crusader and hermit, also called Beuvon. Bobo was a knight of Provence, France, who fought against the invading Saracens and then became a hermit.
Saint Bobo
Crusader and hermit, also called Beuvon. Bobo was a knight of Provence, France, who fought against the invading Saracens and then became a hermit.
Saint Boisil
Abbot of Melrose, renowned for prophetic gifts, taught St. Cuthbert. St. Boisil died in 664.
Saint Boisil
Abbot of Melrose, renowned for prophetic gifts, taught St. Cuthbert. St. Boisil died in 664.
Saint Bonaventure
Franciscan theologian and Doctor of the Church, d. 1274
Saint Bonaventure
Franciscan theologian and Doctor of the Church, d. 1274
Saint Boniface
Born Winfrid, a native of England, Benedictine monk, the Apostle of Germany, martyred in 755
Saint Boniface
Born Winfrid, a native of England, Benedictine monk, the Apostle of Germany, martyred in 755
Saint Botulph
Or Botolph. Founder and abbot of Icanhoe, d. about 680.
Saint Botulph
Or Botolph. Founder and abbot of Icanhoe, d. about 680.
Saint Braulio
Bishop of Saragossa, hagiographer, friend of St. Isidore of Seville. St. Braulio died in about 651.
Saint Braulio
Bishop of Saragossa, hagiographer, friend of St. Isidore of Seville. St. Braulio died in about 651.
Saint Braulio
Bishop of Saragossa, hagiographer, friend of St. Isidore of Seville. St. Braulio died in about 651.
Saint Brenach
Fifth-century Irish missionary to Wales and a contemporary of St. Patrick.
Saint Brendan
St. Brendan of Ardfert and Clonfert, also known as Brendan the Voyager. Monastic founder, d. 577. About half of the article is devoted to St. Brendan's famous voyage.
Saint Brendan
St. Brendan of Ardfert and Clonfert, also known as Brendan the Voyager. Monastic founder, d. 577. About half of the article is devoted to St. Brendan's famous voyage.
Saint Bridget of Sweden
Mother of 8, widow, visionary, founder of the Brigittines.
Saint Bridget of Sweden
Mother of 8, widow, visionary, founder of the Brigittines.
Saint Bridget of Sweden
Mother of 8, widow, visionary, founder of the Brigittines.
Saint Brieuc
Celtic monk and priest, companion of St. Iltud. Brieuc died in about 502.
Saint Brigid of Ireland
Monastic founder, abbess of a double monastery, friend of St. Patrick. St. Brigid died in 525
Saint Brigid of Ireland
Monastic founder, abbess of a double monastery, friend of St. Patrick. St. Brigid died in 525
Saint Brigid of Ireland
Monastic founder, abbess of a double monastery, friend of St. Patrick. St. Brigid died in 525
Saint Brogan
Discusses several saints of this name.
Saint Bruno
Founder of the Carthusians
Saint Bruno
Bishop of Segni, reformer, Benedictine abbot, author of commentaries on Scripture, d. 1123.
Saint Bruno
Founder of the Carthusians
Saint Bruno of Querfurt
Courtier, monk, missionary archbishop, hagiographer, martyr. Called the Second Apostle of the Prussians.
Saint Bruno of Querfurt
Courtier, monk, missionary archbishop, hagiographer, martyr. Called the Second Apostle of the Prussians.
Saint Burchard of Würzurg
First bishop of Wuerzburg, d. about 754