Codex Sanctorum — The codex of saints
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Peter Julian Eymard Son of a Dauphiné cutler, he twice left his congregation to found an order devoted to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. -
Petronilla of Rome Two catacomb inscriptions, a misreading of her name, and she became patron of the kings of France. -
Philip Neri An Italian priest noted for founding a society of secular clergy called the Congregation of the Oratory. He is known as the 'Apostle of… -
Philip the Apostle One of the Twelve Apostles, he is mentioned in the Gospel of John where he tells Nathanael, "Come and see," after being called by Jesus. He… -
Philomena A young virgin martyr of the early 4th century, venerated for her purity, steadfast faith, and miraculous intercessions, especially in… -
Pio of Pietrelcina An Italian Capuchin friar famous for bearing the stigmata for most of his life, he was known for his piety and miraculous gifts. -
Pius V An austere Dominican turned pope, he applied a council, fixed a missal for four centuries and gathered the fleet of Lepanto. -
Pius X A rural postman’s son who became pope, he lowered the age of first communion to seven and sought to “restore all things in Christ”. -
Polycarp of Smyrna A 2nd-century bishop and disciple of John the Apostle, regarded as a living link to the earliest Church. He was sentenced to be burned at… -
Praejectus of Clermont A bishop killed in an inheritance quarrel he had taken before the king, and won. -
Prosper of Aquitaine A lay theologian who defended Augustine in his lifetime and softened his doctrine after his death. -
Quentin of Vermand Roman missionary martyred in Gaul in the 3rd century, he is known for his courage in the face of persecution. -
Raphael An archangel mentioned in the Book of Tobit, his name means 'God heals.' He is a guide and a healer of the blind. -
Raymond of Penyafort A Catalan Dominican friar and a key figure in the history of canon law. He is known for having miraculously sailed from Majorca to… -
Regina of Alesia A young virgin martyred in Burgundy in the 3rd century for her Christian faith under Emperor Decius. -
Remigius of Reims The bishop of the royal city who baptized Clovis I, King of the Franks, a foundational turning point in the history of France. -
Richard of Chichester A bishop whose king denied him his see for two years, and who administered it on foot. -
Rita of Cascia An Italian widow and Augustinian nun, she is revered as a patroness of impossible causes, difficult marriages, and parenthood. -
Robert Bellarmine An Italian Jesuit, theologian, cardinal, and Doctor of the Church. He was one of the most important figures in the Counter-Reformation. -
Roch of Montpellier A French pilgrim who journeyed through Italy during a plague epidemic, caring for the sick and performing miraculous healings. He is widely… -
Roderick and Solomon of Córdoba A priest handed over by his own brother, and the convert he met in prison.
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Romanus of Condat Born in Sequania around 390, he is one of the great “Fathers of the Jura” and the brother of Saint Lupicin. After withdrawing around 420… -
Romaric of Remiremont A great lord of Chlothar’s court, he gave his mountain so that singing might never stop on it.
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Rosalia of Palermo A Sicilian virgin hermit, noble by birth, who retired to a cave for a life of piety and solitude. Her relics were discovered in 1624… -
Rose of Lima The first person from the Americas to be canonized, this Peruvian lay Dominican was known for her life of severe asceticism and care for… -
Rose Philippine Duchesne A French Religious Sister and missionary who founded the first communities of the Society of the Sacred Heart in the United States. She was… -
Rosina of Wenglingen A saint of one place only: a Swabian hamlet of thirty-five souls, and the chapel grown out of a cave.
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Rupert of Salzburg He founded Salzburg on Roman ruins and paid for his mission with salt.
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Sabina of Rome A noble matron of the 2nd century, martyred for her Christian faith. She is venerated for her steadfastness and courage. -
Saint Fermin of Amiens Originally from Pamplona, he traveled through Northern Gaul to convert pagans and notables, which led to his arrest and decapitation by… -
Saint Julitta Martyr of Cappadocia Early 4th-century Christian martyr who refused to renounce her faith under Diocletian and was burned alive in Cappadocia. -
Samson of Dol The only one of the seven Breton founding saints whose life was written early enough to serve as a source. -
Saturnin of Toulouse First bishop of Toulouse, killed by a bull to which he had been tied.
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Scholastica Twin sister of Benedict of Nursia, founder of the women's branch of Benedictine monasticism. -
Sebastian An early Christian martyr who, according to legend, was tied to a post and shot with arrows, yet survived, only to be clubbed to death… -
Silouan the Athonite Russian monk who lived on Mount Athos, famous for his spiritual writings focused on humility, continuous prayer, and love for all humanity… -
Silverius pope Deposed by a general, exiled on a rock, and starved for not yielding to an empress. -
Simon the Zealot One of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, sparsely mentioned in Scripture. He is traditionally associated with martyrdom, often by being… -
Sixtus II Caught preaching in an underground cemetery, he was beheaded in his chair together with his deacons. -
Stanislaus of Szczepanów A Bishop of Kraków known chiefly for having been martyred by the Polish king Bolesław II the Bold. -
Stephen Recognized as the first Christian martyr, he was a deacon in the early church who was stoned to death for his faith. -
Stephen I of Hungary The last Grand Prince of the Magyars and the first crowned ruler of that people, he reigned from 1000 or 1001 until his death in 1038. He… -
Susanna of Rome Roman virgin martyred in the third century, held by tradition to be a niece of Pope Caius who died for refusing an imperial marriage. -
Sylvester I 33rd Bishop of Rome and Pope from 314 to 335, his pontificate was marked by the expansion of Christianity and the convocation of the first… -
Symeon the New Theologian A Byzantine monk exiled for saying that God could be seen — and for telling it. -
Symphorian of Autun A young Gaul who refused to salute an idol carried in procession, he was beheaded to the encouragement of his mother. -
Tanguy of Brittany He killed his sister on a slander; she forgave him as she died, and he spent the rest of his life in the abbey he founded in penance. -
Tatiana of Rome A young deaconess of the 3rd century, devoted to the Gospel, endured harsh tortures without wavering in her faith. Her steadfastness moved… -
Teresa of Ávila A Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun, she reformed her order and wrote profound works on contemplative prayer and the soul's journey. -
Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) This Albanian-Indian nun founded the Missionaries of Charity, dedicating her life to serving the 'poorest of the poor.' -
The Carmelites of Compiègne Sixteen Carmelites guillotined singing, ten days before Robespierre fell. -
The Holy Innocents of Bethlehem The children of Bethlehem killed in another’s place — the first martyrs, who chose nothing. -
The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Seven Florentine cloth merchants who left the city together and founded an order seven-handed.
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Thecla of Iconium of Iconium First Christian virgin martyr of the 1st century, a disciple of Saint Paul, whose story is recounted in the Acts of Paul and Thecla. -
Theophanes the Hymnographer Byzantine monk and bishop of Nicaea in the 9th century, known for his heroic defense of icons, the persecutions and tortures he endured… -
Thérèse of Lisieux Known as 'The Little Flower,' this Carmelite nun's 'little way' of spiritual childhood has inspired millions. -
Thomas Aquinas Dubbed the 'Angelic Doctor,' this Dominican friar synthesized faith and reason in his monumental work, the 'Summa Theologica.' -
Thomas More An English lawyer, social philosopher, humanist, and statesman. He was executed for treason after refusing to accept the Act of Supremacy. -
Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the… -
Thomas One of the Twelve Apostles, known for his initial doubt of the Resurrection, which was dispelled by touching Jesus' wounds. He is venerated…