Saints of the New Testament
This is most important Saint in the history of Christianity, most famous for her 'fiat' that allowed for the Incarnation of the Son of God.
Who is the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Who is St. Lucy?
This saint died in the late 1990s, after feeling the call to serve the poor in India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity- which today has grown to include over 5000 sisters.
Who is St. Teresa of Calcutta?
While 'reaching for the stars' is a common saying, this saint took it a little too literally and had a hard time staying grounded.
Who is St. Joseph of Cupertino?
This saint had a deep connection with St. Francis, though he never knew him personally. The city named for him is one which some of us call home.
Who is St. Bonaventure?
While St. Joseph bravely accepted the message of the angel that Mary was to be the Mother of Christ, this saint's husband had a hard time accepting his wife's pregnancy and was struck dumb for his disbelief!
Who is St. Elizabeth?
This blessed was killed during the Cristeros war in Mexico. He found great delight in dressing up in costumes to bring those imprisoned for their faith the Eucharist. He died by firing squad with his arms outstretched declaring "Viva Cristo Rey!"
Who is Bl. Miguel Pro?
While St. Francis was founding the Franciscan order, this saint was inspired to found a 'poor' order of cloistered nuns.
Who is St. Clare of Assisi?
While he died centuries ago, this saint is most famous for a miracle that occurs at least once a year on his feast day. His blood liquifies!
Who is St. Januarius?
He grew up in Africa and became one of the greatest Fathers of the Church. Many in Florida know him as the oldest city in the United States of America.
Who is St. Augustine of Hippo?
This apostle was sometimes known as Nathanael but is most commonly known by this name.
Who is St. Bartholemew?
Martyred in what would one day be the state of New York, this saint brought the Gospel to the Iroquois Indians. Though he had many converts, he went through many trials- including having his fingers taken off so he couldn't celebrate Mass.
Who is St. Isaac Jogues?
Tradition says that St. Francis of Assisi gave this saint the belt that his order now traditionally wears. He had founded his Order of Preachers to snuff out the heresy known as Albigensianism.
Who is St. Dominic?
After his decapitation, this saint couldn't bear to be without his head- so his body got up and retrieved it!
Who is St. Denis?
If you're looking for the Alamo and can't find the city it's in, you should pray to the saint the city is named for!
Who is St. Anthony of Padua?
This saint is mentioned in the Bible, though not by name! He used his spear to lance the side of Christ on the cross.
Who is St. Longinus?
This bishop was martyred the same day as St. Thomas More for being the only bishop in England who wouldn't abandon the Church for King Henry VIII. He insisted on wearing his best clothes for his beheading, saying he was heading to a wedding feast!
Who is St. John Fisher?
While we don't talk much about this saint (hint hint), he founded an order of cloistered monks known for their great silence... and their secret recipe for Chartreuse!
Who is St. Bruno?
While several great saints have received the stigmata, this saint received a single wound in her forehead, as Christ would have received from the crown of thorns. This open wound stank so badly that many were driven away by the odor. After her death, her body suddenly emitted a sweet smell like that of roses.
Who is St. Rita of Cascia?
26 miles out to sea is an island named for this great martyr of the Church! Don't know it? You should. She's one of the Channel Islands.
Who is St. Catherine of Alexandria?
This saint brought the Gospel to the Island of Britain, but he's most famous for giving his tomb to Christ.
Who is St. Joseph of Arimathea?
Considered the first martyr of Britain, this saint was beheaded in the early 300s- but not before converting the man who was supposed to be his executioner, who ended up being beheaded right beside him.
While most religious take three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, this saint's order took a special vow of obedience to the pope.
Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?
After her death, this saint was buried in Rome. The people of the city for which she is famous wanted to bury her in her hometown. They devised a plan to steal her head, but they were caught by guards. When they opened the bag that contained her head, the guards only found a head.... of lettuce!
Who is St. Catherine of Siena?
His name sounds a bit lofty (hint hint)- but maybe that's because he was the son of the king. Many know him as a city in Minnesota.
Who is St. Cloud?