Martin of Tours, St.
Martin of Tours, St. (from Mars, Roman god of war; Latin variation, Sanctus Martinus; Italian, San Martino) (fourth century) In Christian legend, patron saint of…
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Martha, St.
Martha, St. (lady) (first century) In Christian legend, patron of cooks and housewives. Sister of Mary of Bethany and of Lazarus, whom Christ raised from…
Mark, St.
Mark, St. (from Mars, the Roman god of war) (First century) In the Bible, N.T., Evangelist, author of the Gospel that bears his name. Patron…
Margaret, St.
Margaret, St. (pearl) In Christian legend, a female saint who went in the disguise of a man for most of her life. Feast, 8 October.…
Monica, St.
Saint Monica (alone?, to advise?) (332–387) – In Christian legend, patron of married women and mother of St. Augustine. Feast, 4 May. Her story is…
Hubert, St.
Hubert, St. (mind-bright) (Died 727) Bishop of Liège, France; patron saint of huntsmen, metalworkers, mathematicians, and dogs. Feast, 3 November. The legend of St. Hubert…
Augustine of Canterbury, St.
St. Augustine of Canterbury, (venerable) (Died 605) In Christian legend, first archbishop of Canterbury. Feast, 26 May. The legend of St. Augustine of Canterbury is…
Augustine, St.
Saint Augustine (venerable) (354–430) – In Christian legend, bishop of Hippo in Africa; Doctor of the Church; author of The City of God, a defense…
Athanasius, St.
Athanasius, St. (immortal) (c. 296–373) In Christian legend, bishop of Alexandria; one of the Greek Doctors of the Church. Feast, 2 May. A pupil of…
Apollonia, St.
Apollonia, St. (of Apollo) (third century) In Christian legend, patron of dentists and their patients. Feast, 9 February. The life of the saint is recorded…