137 lives of faith. Showing 133–137.
Lay Saint · October 16
Longinus is the name given to the unknown Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus with a lance, who in medieval and some modern Christian traditions is described as a convert to Christianity.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Lay Saint · October 5
Anna Schäffer was a German woman who lived in Mindelstetten in Bavaria.
Germany · Present-day geography
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Lay Saint · April 9
Casilda of Toledo is venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Spain · Present-day geography
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Martyr · June 20
Alban is venerated as the first-recorded British Christian martyr, for which reason he is considered to be the protomartyr of Britain.
United Kingdom · Present-day geography
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Martyr · May 4
Florian was a Christian holy man and the patron saint of chimney sweeps, soapmakers, and firefighters.
Austria · Present-day geography
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