Martyr · November 1
St. Benignus of Dijon
Benignus of Dijon was a martyr honored as the patron saint and first herald of Christianity of Dijon, Burgundy.
Turkey · Present-day geography
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264 lives of faith. Showing 253–264.
Martyr · August 5
St. Emygdius
Emygdius was a Christian bishop who is venerated as a martyr.
Germany · Present-day geography
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Martyr · January 9
St. Marciana of Toledo
Marciana of Toledo is venerated as a martyr and saint.
Algeria · Present-day geography
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Martyr · May 25
St. Maximus of Évreux
Maximus of Évreux is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · January 21
St. Meinrad of Einsiedeln
Meinrad of Einsiedeln was a German hermit and is revered as a Catholic and Orthodox saint.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · June 20
St. Methodius of Olympus
Methodius of Olympus was an early Christian bishop, ecclesiastical author, and martyr.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · June 20
St. Alban
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 · December 4
St. Barbara
Barbara is venerated as an early Christian martyr, whose life is known through later legends rather than secure historical records.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · May 4
St. Florian
Florian was a Christian holy man and the patron saint of chimney sweeps, soapmakers, and firefighters.
Austria · Present-day geography
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Martyr · November 24
St. Chrysogonus
Chrysogonus was an early Christian martyr.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · May 7
St. Domnius
Domnius was a Bishop of Salona around the year 300, and is venerated as the patron of the nearby city of Split in modern Croatia.
Turkey · Present-day geography
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Martyr · June 15
St. Vitus
Vitus is venerated as an early Christian martyr from Sicily; the surviving stories of his life are largely legendary.
Italy · Present-day geography
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