Lay Saints

137 lives of faith. Showing 109–120.

Artistic interpretation of St. Cecilia of Rome

Martyr · November 22

St. Cecilia of Rome

Cecilia of Rome was a Christian virgin martyr, who is venerated in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, such as the Church of Sweden.

Italy · Present-day geography

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Artistic interpretation of St. Frances of Rome

Lay Saint · March 9

St. Frances of Rome

Frances of Rome was an Italian Catholic mystic, organizer of charitable services and a Benedictine oblate who founded a religious community of oblates, who share a common life without religious vows.

Italy · Present-day geography

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Artistic interpretation of St. Helena

Lay Saint · August 18

St. Helena

Helena was the mother of Emperor Constantine and an important patron of Christian churches and pilgrimage sites.

Turkey · Present-day geography

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Artistic interpretation of St. Joachim

Lay Saint · July 26

St. Joachim

Joachim was, according to Christian Sacred tradition, the husband of Saint Anne, the father of Mary and grandfather of Jesus.

Israel · Present-day geography

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Artistic interpretation of St. Pancras of Rome

Martyr · May 12

St. Pancras of Rome

Pancras of Rome was a Roman citizen who converted to Christianity and was beheaded for his faith at the age of fourteen, around the year 304.

Turkey · Present-day geography

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Artistic interpretation of St. Pantaenus

Lay Saint · July 7

St. Pantaenus

Pantaenus was a Sicilian theologian and a significant figure in the Catechetical School of Alexandria from around AD 180.

Italy · Present-day geography

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