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| List All Saints in Alphabetical Order | |||||
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| St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | ||
| January 4 | Born: 1775 AD, Died: 258 AD | |
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First person born in America to be canonized, founder of American Sisters of Charity. | ||
| St. John Neumann | ||
| January 5 | Born: 1811 AD, Died: 1860 AD | |
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Bohemian priest who helped organize Catholic education in the US. In 1852, he was appointed Bishop of Philadelphia, PA, where he created the first diocesy based Catholic school system in the US. Opened nearly 100 Catholic schools. | ||
| St. Hillary of Poitiers | ||
| January 13 | Died: ~367 AD | |
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Invoked against snake bites Doctor of the Church. Wrote commentaries on the Trinity, The Gospel of Mathew, and the Psalms. He stood up against the persecution of Saint Athanasius by the politically powerful Arians, and was exciled. Saint Hillary spent the rest of his life opposing Arian beliefs.
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| St. Anthony the Desert | ||
| January 17 | Born: 251 AD, Died: 356 AD | |
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Hermit, know for his life of solitude, fasting, and manual labor. Preached that one should live life based on the gospels. Died while living in a cave at an age of 105 years. | ||
| St. Fabian | ||
| January 20 | Died: 250 AD | |
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As a layperson, Fabian visited Rome after the death of Pope Anteros in 236. While a new pope was being selected, a dove representing the Holy Spirit descended upon Fabian. The faithful who were gathered declared Fabian worthy and elected him. As Pope, Fabian stood against the Emperor Decius's persecutions of Christians, and was martyred in 250 AD.
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| St. Sebastian | ||
| January 20 | Died: 340 AD | |
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Patron of archers, athletes, and soldiers. | ||
| St. Agnes | ||
| January 21 | Died: end of 3rd century | |
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As a young Roman girl, Agnes made a vow never to stain her purity. When she refused to marry Procop, the Governor's son, he turned her into Roman authorities, charging her with being a Christian. She was told that if she did not agree to marry Procop, she would be beheaded. She was only age 13 when she was martyred. | ||
| St. Francis de Sales | ||
| January 24 | Born: 1567 AD, Died: 1622 AD | |
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Patron Saint of Journalists and Writers. Believed living a holy, spiritual life was important for everyone, not just for clergy. Author of the popular book, Introduction to Devout Life, written to teach ordinary people of all occupations how to live a holy life.
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| St. Timothy | ||
| January 26 | Born: 1st century, Died: 1st century | |
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Traveled on missionary journeys with Saint Paul. After Pauls' execution, Timothy became the first Bishop of Ephesus. He was stoned to death by a mob for opposing a pagan festival.
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| St. Titus | ||
| January 26 | Born: 1st century, Died: 96 AD | |
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Traveled on missionary journeys with Saint Paul and Saint Barnabas. Later, he became the first Bishop of Crete.
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| St. John Bosco | ||
| January 31 | Born: 1815 AD, Died: 1888 AD | |
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Founder of the Selsian Order. Spent his life helping orphans, and opposing unfair child labor. | ||
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