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320 lives of faith. Showing 49–60.

Artistic interpretation of St. Bernadette Soubirous

Monastic / Hermit

St. Bernadette Soubirous

Bernadette Soubirous, SCN , also known as Bernadette of Lourdes , was a miller's daughter from Lourdes , in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées in France, and is best known for experiencing apparitions of a "young lady" who asked for a chapel to be built at…

France

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Artistic interpretation of St. Anselm of Canterbury

Doctor of the Church · 21 April

St. Anselm of Canterbury

Anselm of Canterbury , also known as Anselm of Aosta after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec after his monastery, was a Benedictine abbot, philosopher and theologian who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109.

Italy

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Artistic interpretation of St. Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur

Monastic / Hermit · April 25

St. Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur

Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur y Gonzáles, OFB , also called Hermano Pedro de San José Betancurt or more simply Peter de Betancurt, Hermano Pedro , Santo Hermano Pedro , or San Pedro de Vilaflor , was a Spanish saint and missionary in Guatemala.

Spain

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Artistic interpretation of St. Pius V

Pope

St. Pius V

Pope Pius V, OP , born Antonio Ghislieri , was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572.

Italy

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Artistic interpretation of St. Rose Venerini

Monastic / Hermit · 7 May

St. Rose Venerini

Rose Venerini , also called Rosa Venerini, was an Italian Roman Catholic saint and virgin who founded the first public schools for girls and young women in Italy.

Italy

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