Roman priest martyred in 304 AD.

Roman christian exorcist, martyred in 304 AD.

Martyrs of Uganda in the 1880s.

Known as the Apostle of Germany. Martyred 754 AD.

Wealthy German who shed his possessions and became an itinerate preacher.

Christian deacon know for writing inspirational peotry and music.

Finder of Lost Articles. Invoked for the protection of horses, mules, and donkeys.

Doctor of the Church.

Founder of the Camaldolese. Founded abbeys in Italy, Germany, and Istria.

Patron Saint of Youth.

Died in 1591 AD, at age 23, while helping plague victims in Milan, Italy.

English Cardinal who opposed King Henry VII. Beheaded in 1534 AD.

Best know for his letters of encouragement to his friends including Saints Augustine, Martin, Jerome, and Ambrose.

Patron Saint of Lawyers.

Was beheaded in 1535 for opposed King Henry VII of England.

Saint John the Baptist was a new testament prophet who was known for baptizing his followers. Both Muslims and Christians recognize him as a true prophet. However, observing Saint John the Baptist Day is primarily a Christian practice.

This day is the anniversary of John the Baptist's birth. It is a legal holiday in Puerto Rico, where it is customary to bath or swim on this day. Since this day falls on or near the summer solstice, in some countries Saint John the Baptist Day observance may be combined with the Midsummer Eve celebration.

Bishop of Alexandria, and Doctor of the Church.

Early Christian Theologian. Opposed Gnosticism.

Patron Saint of Fishermen

Saint Peter, one of the original 12 apostles, and Saint Paul, early Christian missionary, were both martyred on this day by Emperor Nero in 64 AD.

Saints Peter and Paul Day is a legal holiday in Chile, Peru, Columbia, Cost Rica, Malta, and Venezuela. This day is also observed by Christian fishing communities around the world, since Saint Peter is the Patron Saint of Fishermen. In these fishing villages, a Blessing of the Sea Ceremony is performed on this day.