Codex Sanctorum — The codex of saints
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Frances Xavier Cabrini An Italian-American religious sister who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She is the patron saint of immigrants. -
Francis of Assisi This son of a wealthy merchant renounced his fortune to live in poverty, preaching to animals and founding a mendicant order. -
Francis de Sales A Bishop of Geneva and Doctor of the Church, he is known for his deep faith and his gentle approach to spiritual direction, particularly in… -
Francis Xavier A Navarrese Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus. He was a companion of Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first seven… -
Francis of Paola A Calabrian hermit whom a king of France sent for to be cured, and who did not cure him. -
Fulbert of Chartres Master of a school famous across Europe, he rebuilt his cathedral after the fire. -
Gabinus of Rome A Roman priest and martyr, was the brother of Pope Caius and the father of Saint Susanna. He was beheaded for his Christian faith under… -
Gabriel An archangel who serves as a messenger from God, famously appearing to Daniel, Zechariah, and the Virgin Mary for the Annunciation. -
Gatianus of Tours First bishop of Tours, who preached fifty years in the quarries before he had a church. -
Gemma Galgani An Italian mystic of the late 19th century who bore the stigmata. Known for her profound devotion to the Passion of Christ and her visions… -
Genevieve of Paris A 5th-century consecrated virgin, she is famous for having, through her prayers and courage, convinced the inhabitants not to abandon their… -
George the Martyr A soldier of the Roman army, his legend is famously associated with the slaying of a dragon to save a princess. -
Gerald of Braga A cantor of Moissac turned archbishop in Portugal, where he imposed the Roman liturgy.
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Gerard of Brogne Benedictine monk born around the end of the 9th century, energetic reformer of monasteries in Flanders and Hainaut, trained near… -
Gerard Majella An Italian lay brother of the Redemptorist order, known for his extraordinary piety and the numerous miracles attributed to him. He is… -
Germain of Paris A sixth-century bishop of Paris whose abbey gave its name to the quarter.
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Germaine Cousin A disabled, ill-treated shepherdess, dead at twenty-two and canonised two and a half centuries later. -
Germanicus of Smyrna A young 2nd-century Christian, he was thrown to the beasts in the arena during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and urged the animals to devour… -
Gertrude the Great A German Benedictine nun, mystic, and theologian. She is a prominent figure in Christian mysticism and her writings were widely influential. -
Gertrude of Nivelles A 7th-century abbess in Austrasia, she was known for her hospitality to pilgrims and Irish monks. Today, she is the patron saint of cats. -
Gianna Beretta Molla An Italian pediatrician who, during her pregnancy, refused both an abortion and a hysterectomy when diagnosed with a uterine fibroma… -
Gilbert of Neuffontaines A knight back from crusade, he founded two monasteries and entered them with his wife and daughter.
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Gildas the Wise A 6th-century British monk and historian, famous for his work "De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae", a denunciation of the ills of his time… -
Giles the Hermit A Greek abbot who settled in Provence, France. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and the patron of people with disabilities. -
Godfrey of Amiens A Benedictine monk, later abbot and finally bishop, known for his reforming zeal, piety, and charity towards the poor. -
Gregory the Great Pope and Doctor of the Church, he is known for his numerous writings and his efforts to reform the liturgy. -
Gregory of Nazianzus A 4th-century Archbishop of Constantinople, and a theologian. He is widely considered the most accomplished rhetorical stylist of the… -
Gregory of Narek Armenian monk, poet, theologian, and mystic of the 10th century, venerated as a saint and recognized as a Doctor of the Church in 2015. -
Gregory VII He kept an emperor waiting three days barefoot in the snow, and died in exile for wanting a Church free of princes. -
Guevroc of Locquirec He was given a town to found in; he went and built further off, at the river mouth, where no one was.
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Gustan of Rhuys Seized by pirates as a boy, converted by the hermit who took him in, he followed him into the cloister. -
Guy of Anderlecht A sacristan who lost everything in a trading venture, he spent seven years on the roads to Jerusalem to atone for it. -
Gwladys of Gwynllŵg Their son converted the raider king she had married — and then had to separate them. -
Habib of Edessa Christian deacon and martyr, he was executed under Emperor Licinius for his steadfast faith. -
Hedwig of Silesia Wife of Duke Henry the Bearded, she exerted great influence and acted as regent. Revered for her charity and austerity, she founded and… -
Helena of Constantinople The mother of Emperor Constantine the Great. She is credited with finding the relics of the True Cross in Jerusalem. -
Henry II emperor The only canonised German emperor, he founded a bishopric on his own lands and governed by leaning on the Church. -
Hervé of Brittany Blind from birth, bard and monk, he remains one of Brittany’s best-loved saints.
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Hilarius pope A legate who escaped a council held by force, he became pope and spent his reign repairing its damage. -
Hilary of Poitiers Nicknamed the "Athanasius of the West," this 4th-century bishop of Gaul was a great defender of the divinity of Christ and was exiled to… -
Hilda of Whitby An English abbess and a commanding presence in the Anglo-Saxon church. She established a prominent monastery on the Northumbrian coast… -
Hildegard of Bingen A German abbess, writer, composer, and mystic, her powerful visions and contributions to science and music were extraordinary for her time. -
Honoratus of Lérins A 5th-century Gallo-Roman aristocrat, he founded a famous abbey on a small island on the French Riviera, which became a major center of… -
Honoratus of Amiens A sixth-century Picard bishop whose name now means a street, a cake and a trade. -
Hubert Bishop of Tongeren-Maastricht-Liège A 7th-century nobleman and passionate hunter, he converted after having a vision of a stag bearing a crucifix between its antlers. He is… -
Hugh of Grenoble Fifty-two years a reluctant bishop, and the man who gave the Carthusians their wilderness. -
Humbeline of Jully Sister of Bernard of Clairvaux, turned away at his gate before entering another cloister. -
Hyacinth of Poland Polish Dominican priest, a disciple of Saint Dominic, he established the Order of Preachers in Poland and Eastern Europe. He is known as… -
Ignatius of Loyola A Basque soldier who, after a battlefield injury, turned to a life of devotion, founding a major religious order known for its educational… -
Ignatius of Antioch A bishop from the early Eastern Church and an Apostolic Father, he was martyred in Rome by being cast to wild beasts in the arena. His… -
Ildefonsus of Toledo A Benedictine monk who rose from abbot to archbishop in the foremost city of Visigothic Hispania, he is best remembered for his passionate… -
Ingrid of Skänninge A relative of the Swedish royal house who, after a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, renounced her worldly life to become a Dominican nun and found… -
Innocent of Irkutsk Sent to evangelise China, held three years at the border, he stayed as bishop of Siberia. -
Irenaeus of Lyon A disciple of Polycarp, who was himself a disciple of the Apostle John, this 2nd-century bishop is famous for his major work "Against… -
Isabelle of France Sister of Saint Louis, she refused an emperor and founded her abbey without ever taking the veil. -
Isidore of Seville Archbishop of the most prominent Iberian city of his age for over three decades, he is regarded as 'the last scholar of the ancient world'…
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Isidore the Laborer A humble 12th-century Spanish peasant, he was known for his great piety. Legend has it that angels would come to help him with his work in… -
Ivo of Kermartin A Breton church judge, he pleaded free of charge for those who could not afford a lawyer. -
James the Greater One of the Twelve Apostles and the brother of John the Apostle. He was the first apostle to be martyred and is the patron saint of Spain… -
James the Less An apostle often identified as a "brother of the Lord," he played a leading role in the early Church of Jerusalem and is the traditional…