Category: Saints

Anthony the Abbot, St. (praiseworthy, priceless) (251–356) In Christian legend, patron saint of basket makers. Invoked against erysipelas (or St. Anthony’s fire), an acute local…

Anthony of Padua, St. (praiseworthy, priceless) (1195–1231) In Christian legend, Doctor of the Church. Invoked to find lost property. Feast, 13 June. Born in Portugal,…

Anna (grace, favour) and Joachim (the Lord will establish), Sts. (first century) In Christian legend, parents of the Virgin Mary. Feasts, 26 July for Anna…

Andrew, St. (manly) (first century) In the Bible, N.T., one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus; patron saint of Russia and Scotland; protector of fishermen,…

Ambrose, St. (immortal) (339–397) In Christian legend, Doctor of the Church, patron saint of beekeepers, bakers of honey-bread, domestic animals, geese, and wax refiners. Feast,…

Alphege, St. (successor) (11th century) In Christian legend, archbishop of Canterbury. Feast, 19 April. He was made archbishop in 1006; six years later the Danes…

Maries de la Mer, Saintes ALSO KNOWN AS: Three Ladies of Egypt; Saint Marys of the Sea Sometime after the crucifixion of Jesus circa 33…

Ignatius of Loyola, St. (Ignatius Loyola) (fiery) (1491–1556) In Christian legend, founder of the Society of Jesus (S.J.), known as the Jesuits. Feast, 31 July.…

Ignatius of Antioch, St. (fiery?) (c. 35–107) In Christian legend, martyr and bishop. Feast, 1 February. According to numerous early Christian legends, Ignatius was a…

Faith, Hope, and Charity, Sts. (second century?) In medieval Christian legend, the three saints were believed to be the children of St. Sophia (holy wisdom).…