Lay Saints

137 lives of faith. Showing 49–60.

Artistic interpretation of St. Fabiola

Lay saint · 27 December

St. Fabiola

Fabiola was a physician and Roman matron of rank of the company of noble Roman women who, under the influence of the Church Father Jerome, gave up all earthly pleasures and devoted herself to the practice of Christian asceticism and charitable work.

Italy

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Artistic interpretation of St. Hripsime

Martyr

St. Hripsime

Hripsime was a martyr of Roman origin. The story of her martyrdom is connected with the traditional account of the Christianization of Armenia. She and her companions in martyrdom are venerated as some of the first Christian martyrs of Armenia. Saint…

Origin uncertain · Birthplace unknown

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Artistic interpretation of St. Kizito

Martyr · June 3

St. Kizito

Saint Kizito also known as Kizito Omuto, was one of the Martyrs of Uganda and the youngest martyr slain by the King Mwanga II of Buganda.

Uganda

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