Settings5th-century Christian saints
Abibion
Abibion (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Eusebonas.
Abibion (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Eusebonas.
Abraham of Armenia
Abraham of Armenia was an Armenian priest and a disciple of the Leontine martyrs.
Abraham of Armenia was an Armenian priest and a disciple of the Leontine martyrs.
Abraham of Clermont
Abraham of Clermont (died c. 485) was the founder and abbot of the monastery of St. Cirgues in Clermont-Ferrand.
Abraham of Clermont (died c. 485) was the founder and abbot of the monastery of St. Cirgues in Clermont-Ferrand.
Abraham of the High Mountain
Abraham of the High Mountain (died 406) was a teacher of Barsauma.
Abraham of the High Mountain (died 406) was a teacher of Barsauma.
Abundius
Saint Abundius (also Abondius, Abundias, or Abbondio; early fifth century – 469) was a Bishop of Como, Northern Italy.
Saint Abundius (also Abondius, Abundias, or Abbondio; early fifth century – 469) was a Bishop of Como, Northern Italy.
Acacius of Amida
Saint Acacius was Bishop of Amida, Mesopotamia (modern-day Turkey) in AD 400–425, during the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II.
Saint Acacius was Bishop of Amida, Mesopotamia (modern-day Turkey) in AD 400–425, during the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II.
Aignan of Orleans
Aignan, or Agnan (Latin: Anianus) (b.
Aignan, or Agnan (Latin: Anianus) (b.
Alexius of Rome
Saint Alexius or Alexis of Rome or Alexis von Edessa was an Eastern saint whose veneration was later transplanted to Rome, a process facilitated by the fact that, according to the ea...
Saint Alexius or Alexis of Rome or Alexis von Edessa was an Eastern saint whose veneration was later transplanted to Rome, a process facilitated by the fact that, according to the ea...
Alypius of Thagaste
Saint Alypius of Thagaste was bishop of the see of Tagaste (in what is now Algeria) in 394.
Saint Alypius of Thagaste was bishop of the see of Tagaste (in what is now Algeria) in 394.
Amabilis of Riom
Saint Amabilis of Riom (or Amabilis of Auvergne) (Saint Amable, Sant'Amabile) was a French saint.
Saint Amabilis of Riom (or Amabilis of Auvergne) (Saint Amable, Sant'Amabile) was a French saint.
Amantius of Como
Saint Amantius of Como is venerated as the third bishop of Como.
Saint Amantius of Como is venerated as the third bishop of Como.
Anthony the Hermit
Anthony the Hermit (ca. 468 – ca.
Anthony the Hermit (ca. 468 – ca.
Archbishop Atticus of Constantinople
Atticus (d. 425 or October 10, 426) was the archbishop of Constantinople, succeeding Arsacius of Tarsus in March 406.
Atticus (d. 425 or October 10, 426) was the archbishop of Constantinople, succeeding Arsacius of Tarsus in March 406.
Arsenius the Great
Saint Arsenius the Deacon, sometimes known as Arsenius of Scetis and Turah, Arsenius the Roman or Arsenius the Great, was a Roman imperial tutor who became an anchorite in Egyp...
Saint Arsenius the Deacon, sometimes known as Arsenius of Scetis and Turah, Arsenius the Roman or Arsenius the Great, was a Roman imperial tutor who became an anchorite in Egyp...
Assicus
Saint Assicus (Asicus, Assic) was the first bishop of Elphin, Ireland, and venerated as the patron saint of that place.
Saint Assicus (Asicus, Assic) was the first bishop of Elphin, Ireland, and venerated as the patron saint of that place.
Augustine of Hippo
Augustine of Hippo ( or ; Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis; November 13, 354 – August 28, 430), also known as Augustine, St. Augustine, St. Austin, St. Augoustinos, Ble...
Augustine of Hippo ( or ; Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis; November 13, 354 – August 28, 430), also known as Augustine, St. Augustine, St. Austin, St. Augoustinos, Ble...
Auspicius of Toul
Auspicius of Toul was a bishop of Toul and poet of the later fifth century.
Auspicius of Toul was a bishop of Toul and poet of the later fifth century.
Auxentius of Bithynia
Auxentius of Bithynia was a hermit born circa 400 AD in Syria, and died February 14, 473 on Mount Scopas.
Auxentius of Bithynia was a hermit born circa 400 AD in Syria, and died February 14, 473 on Mount Scopas.
Auxilius of Ireland
Saint Auxilius, or Usaille, (d.
Saint Auxilius, or Usaille, (d.
Benignus (bishop of Milan)
Benignus was Archbishop of Milan from 465 to 472.
Benignus was Archbishop of Milan from 465 to 472.
Benignus of Armagh
Saint Benignus of Armagh (died 467), son of Sesenen, was an Irish chieftain in that part of Ireland which is now County Meath.
Saint Benignus of Armagh (died 467), son of Sesenen, was an Irish chieftain in that part of Ireland which is now County Meath.
Benjamin (saint)
Saint Benjamin was a deacon martyred circa 424 in Persia.
Saint Benjamin was a deacon martyred circa 424 in Persia.
Cadoc son of Brychan
The 5th Century Saint Cadoc, or Cadog, is remembered as a son of Brychan and a founder of churches - notably Llanspyddyd, Brecknockshire and Llangadog Fawr, Carmarthenshire.
The 5th Century Saint Cadoc, or Cadog, is remembered as a son of Brychan and a founder of churches - notably Llanspyddyd, Brecknockshire and Llangadog Fawr, Carmarthenshire.
Caprasius of Lérins
Saint Caprasius, sometimes Caprasius of Lérins was a hermit who lived in Lérins, Provence.
Saint Caprasius, sometimes Caprasius of Lérins was a hermit who lived in Lérins, Provence.
Castor of Apt
Saint Castor of Apt was a bishop of Apt, in Gaul.
Saint Castor of Apt was a bishop of Apt, in Gaul.
Chromatius
Saint Chromatius (d. ca. 406/407) was a bishop of Aquileia.
Saint Chromatius (d. ca. 406/407) was a bishop of Aquileia.
Cianán
St. Cianán (died 24 November 489) was a Bishop of Duleek in Ireland.
St. Cianán (died 24 November 489) was a Bishop of Duleek in Ireland.
Cyril of Alexandria
Cyril of Alexandria (c. 376 – 444) was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444.
Cyril of Alexandria (c. 376 – 444) was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444.
Dabheog
Saint Dabheog is the patron saint of Lough Derg, a lake in County Donegal, Ireland, near the town of Pettigo and shouldering the border of counties Donegal and Fermanagh.
Saint Dabheog is the patron saint of Lough Derg, a lake in County Donegal, Ireland, near the town of Pettigo and shouldering the border of counties Donegal and Fermanagh.
Dalmatius of Constantinople
Saint Dalmatius (died 440 AD) was a saint venerated in Constantinople.
Saint Dalmatius (died 440 AD) was a saint venerated in Constantinople.
Daniel the Stylite
Saint Daniel the Stylite (c.
Saint Daniel the Stylite (c.
Darerca of Ireland
Saint Darerca of Ireland was a sister of Saint Patrick.
Saint Darerca of Ireland was a sister of Saint Patrick.
Declán of Ardmore
Declán mac Eircc, Declanus in Latin sources, was an early Irish saint of the Déisi Muman, who was remembered for having converted the Déisi in the late 5th century and for having founded the...
Declán mac Eircc, Declanus in Latin sources, was an early Irish saint of the Déisi Muman, who was remembered for having converted the Déisi in the late 5th century and for having founded the...
Diadochos of Photiki
Saint Diadochos of Photiki was a fifth century ascetic whose work is included in the Philokalia.
Saint Diadochos of Photiki was a fifth century ascetic whose work is included in the Philokalia.
Dingad of Llandingat
Dingad was a late 5th century Welsh saint and early Christian church founder.
Dingad was a late 5th century Welsh saint and early Christian church founder.
Dwynwen
Saint Dwynwen, also known as Dwyn, Donwen, and Donwenna, is the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
Saint Dwynwen, also known as Dwyn, Donwen, and Donwenna, is the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
Díchu
Saint Díchu mac Trichim was the first convert of Saint Patrick in Ireland.
Saint Díchu mac Trichim was the first convert of Saint Patrick in Ireland.
Elias of Jerusalem
Elias of Jerusalem was a bishop and Patriarch of Jerusalem from 494 until being deposed by Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I in 516 for supporting the decrees of the Council of Chalcedon.
Elias of Jerusalem was a bishop and Patriarch of Jerusalem from 494 until being deposed by Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I in 516 for supporting the decrees of the Council of Chalcedon.
Elwen
Elwen (also known as Elvan, Elven, etc.) was the name of an early saint or saints venerated in Cornwall and Brittany.
Elwen (also known as Elvan, Elven, etc.) was the name of an early saint or saints venerated in Cornwall and Brittany.
Epiphanius of Pavia
Epiphanius of Pavia (438–496), later venerated as Saint Epiphanius of Pavia, was Bishop of Pavia from 466 until his death in 496.
Epiphanius of Pavia (438–496), later venerated as Saint Epiphanius of Pavia, was Bishop of Pavia from 466 until his death in 496.
Erbin of Dumnonia
Erbin of Dumnonia was a 5th century King of Dumnonia and saint of Wales.
Erbin of Dumnonia was a 5th century King of Dumnonia and saint of Wales.
Erc of Slane
Erc mac Dega (Latin: Ercus; Cornish: Erth; also known incorrectly as Herygh) was an Irish saint who was apparently also active in Cornwall.
Erc mac Dega (Latin: Ercus; Cornish: Erth; also known incorrectly as Herygh) was an Irish saint who was apparently also active in Cornwall.
Eucherius of Lyon
Saint Eucherius, bishop of Lyon, was a high-born and high-ranking ecclesiastic in the Christian Church of Gaul.
Saint Eucherius, bishop of Lyon, was a high-born and high-ranking ecclesiastic in the Christian Church of Gaul.
Euhel
Euhel, Irish Saint, fl. 5th century.
Euhel, Irish Saint, fl. 5th century.
Euphrasia of Constantinople
Saint Euphrasia (also, Eupraxia) (380 – March 13, 410) was a Constantinopolitan nun who was venerated after her death as a saint for her piety and example of charity.
Saint Euphrasia (also, Eupraxia) (380 – March 13, 410) was a Constantinopolitan nun who was venerated after her death as a saint for her piety and example of charity.
Euphrosyne of Alexandria
Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria belongs to that group of legendary virgins who flee advantageous marriages and adopt male attire and pass for men, in order to lead lives of celibacy and asceticism.
Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria belongs to that group of legendary virgins who flee advantageous marriages and adopt male attire and pass for men, in order to lead lives of celibacy and asceticism.
Eusebius (bishop of Milan)
Eusebius (Eusebio) was Archbishop of Milan from 449 to 462.
Eusebius (Eusebio) was Archbishop of Milan from 449 to 462.
Eusebonas
Eusebonas (or Eusebonus) (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Abibion.
Eusebonas (or Eusebonus) (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Abibion.
Eustochium
Saint Eustochium.
Saint Eustochium.
Eustochius
Saint Eustochius (Eustachius) was the fifth bishop of Tours from 443 to 460.
Saint Eustochius (Eustachius) was the fifth bishop of Tours from 443 to 460.
Eutropius of Orange
Eutropius of Orange (b. Marseilles, France) was bishop of Orange, France after Justus and during the 5th century, probably since 463.
Eutropius of Orange (b. Marseilles, France) was bishop of Orange, France after Justus and during the 5th century, probably since 463.
Exuperius
Saint Exuperius (also Exsuperius) (Saint Exupéry, Saint Soupire) (died c. 410) was Bishop of Toulouse at the beginning of the 5th century.
Saint Exuperius (also Exsuperius) (Saint Exupéry, Saint Soupire) (died c. 410) was Bishop of Toulouse at the beginning of the 5th century.
Fachtna of Kiltoom
Fachtna of Kiltoom (Gaelic = Cill Toma) in the barony of Fore, County Westmeath was an Irish Christian saint who lived about 460.
Fachtna of Kiltoom (Gaelic = Cill Toma) in the barony of Fore, County Westmeath was an Irish Christian saint who lived about 460.
Faustus of Riez
Saint Faustus of Riez was an early Bishop of Riez (Rhegium) in Southern Gaul (Provence), the best known and most distinguished defender of Semipelagianism.
Saint Faustus of Riez was an early Bishop of Riez (Rhegium) in Southern Gaul (Provence), the best known and most distinguished defender of Semipelagianism.
Flavian II of Antioch
Flavian II of Antioch (died 518), bishop or patriarch of Antioch, was chosen by the Emperor Anastasius I to succeed Palladius, most probably in 498.
Flavian II of Antioch (died 518), bishop or patriarch of Antioch, was chosen by the Emperor Anastasius I to succeed Palladius, most probably in 498.
Gaudentius of Brescia
Saint Gaudentius (San Gaudenzio di Brescia; died 410) was Bishop of Brescia from 387 until 410, and was a theologian and author of many letters and sermons.
Saint Gaudentius (San Gaudenzio di Brescia; died 410) was Bishop of Brescia from 387 until 410, and was a theologian and author of many letters and sermons.
Gaudentius of Novara
Saint Gaudentius (fl. end of 4th century-early 5th century) was a bishop of Novara, considered the first of that city.
Saint Gaudentius (fl. end of 4th century-early 5th century) was a bishop of Novara, considered the first of that city.
Gaudiosus of Naples
Saint Gaudiosus of Naples (Gaudiosus the African) was a bishop of Abitina (Abitine, Abitinia) in Africa Province during the 5th century.
Saint Gaudiosus of Naples (Gaudiosus the African) was a bishop of Abitina (Abitine, Abitinia) in Africa Province during the 5th century.
Georgia of Clermont
Saint Georgia was a nun and hermitess near Clermont, Auvergne.
Saint Georgia was a nun and hermitess near Clermont, Auvergne.
Gerasimus of the Jordan
Gerasimus of the Jordan (Γεράσιμος ὁ ἐν ᾿Ιορδάνῃ, Abba Gerasimus, Holy Righteous Father Gerasimus of Jordan—also spelled Gerasimos or Gerasim) - a Christian saint, monk a...
Gerasimus of the Jordan (Γεράσιμος ὁ ἐν ᾿Ιορδάνῃ, Abba Gerasimus, Holy Righteous Father Gerasimus of Jordan—also spelled Gerasimos or Gerasim) - a Christian saint, monk a...
Germanus of Auxerre
Germanus of Auxerre was a bishop of Auxerre in Gaul.
Germanus of Auxerre was a bishop of Auxerre in Gaul.
Gerontius (bishop of Milan)
Gerontius was Archbishop of Milan from 462 to 465.
Gerontius was Archbishop of Milan from 462 to 465.
Gurthiern
Gurthiern was a Welsh prince who, according to the Vita sancta Gurthierni, became a hermit in Brittany, and founder of an abbey at Kemperle (Quimperlé).
Gurthiern was a Welsh prince who, according to the Vita sancta Gurthierni, became a hermit in Brittany, and founder of an abbey at Kemperle (Quimperlé).
Hilary of Arles
Saint Hilary of Arles was a bishop of Arles.
Saint Hilary of Arles was a bishop of Arles.
Hypatius of Bithynia
Saint Hypatius of Bithynia (died ca.
Saint Hypatius of Bithynia (died ca.
Ibar of Beggerin Island
Saint Ibar was an early Irish bishop.
Saint Ibar was an early Irish bishop.
Idus of Leinster
Idus of Leinster was an Irish saint of the fifth century.
Idus of Leinster was an Irish saint of the fifth century.
Iserninus
Saint Iserninus (or Isernius) (ca.
Saint Iserninus (or Isernius) (ca.
Isidore of Alexandria
Isidore of Alexandria (or Isidorus, Ἰσίδωρος; c. 450—c.
Isidore of Alexandria (or Isidorus, Ἰσίδωρος; c. 450—c.
Jerome
Saint Jerome (c.â¯347 – 30 September 420; (also Hierom or Jerom) (Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; ) was a Roman Christian priest, confessor, theologian and historian, and who became a ...
Saint Jerome (c.â¯347 – 30 September 420; (also Hierom or Jerom) (Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; ) was a Roman Christian priest, confessor, theologian and historian, and who became a ...
John Cassian
Saint John Cassian, John the Ascetic, or John Cassian the Roman, was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings.
Saint John Cassian, John the Ascetic, or John Cassian the Roman, was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings.
John the Dwarf
Saint John the Dwarf (Coptic: Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲓⲱⲁⲛⲛⲏⲥ Ⲡⲓⲕⲟⲗⲟⲃⲟⲥ; Greek: Ιωάννης Κολοβός; Arabic: ابو يحنّس القصير (Abū) Yuḥannis al-Qaṣīr ca.
Saint John the Dwarf (Coptic: Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲓⲱⲁⲛⲛⲏⲥ Ⲡⲓⲕⲟⲗⲟⲃⲟⲥ; Greek: Ιωάννης Κολοβός; Arabic: ابو يحنّس القصير (Abū) Yuḥannis al-Qaṣīr ca.
Kerrill
Saint Kerrill aka Caireall mac Curnain was a Christian missionary in what is now east County Galway, alive in the mid-to-late 5th century.
Saint Kerrill aka Caireall mac Curnain was a Christian missionary in what is now east County Galway, alive in the mid-to-late 5th century.
Landry of Sées
Landry of Sées (Landericus) was a French saint and bishop.
Landry of Sées (Landericus) was a French saint and bishop.
Latuinus
Saint Latuinus (Latrium, Lain, Latuin) is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Latuinus (Latrium, Lain, Latuin) is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
Lazarus (bishop of Milan)
Lazarus (Lazzaro) was Archbishop of Milan from 438 to 449.
Lazarus (Lazzaro) was Archbishop of Milan from 438 to 449.
Leontine martyrs
The Leontine Martyrs were a group of people who were killed after a long period of captivity in Persia.
The Leontine Martyrs were a group of people who were killed after a long period of captivity in Persia.
Leontius of Autun
Saint Leontius (Saint Léonce) (d.
Saint Leontius (Saint Léonce) (d.
Lommán of Trim
Lommán mac Dalláin (fl. 5th—early 6th century) was a saint and patron of Trim, Co. Meath in Ireland.
Lommán mac Dalláin (fl. 5th—early 6th century) was a saint and patron of Trim, Co. Meath in Ireland.
Lupicinus of Lyon
Saint Lupicinus (c. 486) (also known as Lupicinus of Condat) was an Abbot and the Bishop of Lyon from 491 to 494.
Saint Lupicinus (c. 486) (also known as Lupicinus of Condat) was an Abbot and the Bishop of Lyon from 491 to 494.
Mac Cairthinn of Clogher
Saint Mac Cairthinn, also Macartan, belongs to a very early generation of saints in Ireland and is recognized as the first Bishop of Clogher.
Saint Mac Cairthinn, also Macartan, belongs to a very early generation of saints in Ireland and is recognized as the first Bishop of Clogher.
Macedonius of Syria
Macedonius the Hermit, sometimes known as Macedonius Kritophagus lived at the turn of the fourth to fifth century in Syria.
Macedonius the Hermit, sometimes known as Macedonius Kritophagus lived at the turn of the fourth to fifth century in Syria.
Mamertus
Saint Mamertus (died c. 475) was the Archbishop of Vienne in Gaul and is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Mamertus (died c. 475) was the Archbishop of Vienne in Gaul and is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Marcellinus of Carthage
Marcellinus of Carthage was a Christian martyr and saint who died in 413.
Marcellinus of Carthage was a Christian martyr and saint who died in 413.
Marcian
Marcian (Flavius Marcianus Augustus; 392 – 27 January 457) was Byzantine Emperor from 450 to 457.
Marcian (Flavius Marcianus Augustus; 392 – 27 January 457) was Byzantine Emperor from 450 to 457.
Marolus
Saint Marolus (San Marolo, Marole) (408–423) was an early bishop of Milan.
Saint Marolus (San Marolo, Marole) (408–423) was an early bishop of Milan.
Maron
Saint Maroun (also Maron or Maro;, '; مار مارون) was a 5th century Syriac Christian monk who after his death was followed by a religious movement that became known as the Maronites.
Saint Maroun (also Maron or Maro;, '; مار مارون) was a 5th century Syriac Christian monk who after his death was followed by a religious movement that became known as the Maronites.
Martinianus (bishop of Milan)
Martinianus was Archbishop of Milan from 423 to 435.
Martinianus was Archbishop of Milan from 423 to 435.
Maruthas
Saint Maruthas or Marutha of Martyropolis was a monk who became bishop of Maypherkat in Mesopotamia (Meiafarakin) for a period beganing before 399 and still in office in 410.
Saint Maruthas or Marutha of Martyropolis was a monk who became bishop of Maypherkat in Mesopotamia (Meiafarakin) for a period beganing before 399 and still in office in 410.
Maughold
Saint Maughold (Macaille, Maccaldus, Machalus, Machaoi, Machella, Maghor, Mawgan, Maccul, Macc Cuill) of Man (died ca.
Saint Maughold (Macaille, Maccaldus, Machalus, Machaoi, Machella, Maghor, Mawgan, Maccul, Macc Cuill) of Man (died ca.
Maximus of Turin
Saint Maximus of Turin (San Massimo; date of birth unknown – death between 408 and 423) was a bishop and theological writer.
Saint Maximus of Turin (San Massimo; date of birth unknown – death between 408 and 423) was a bishop and theological writer.
Maël (saint)
Maël was a fifth century Breton saint who lived as a hermit in Wales.
Maël was a fifth century Breton saint who lived as a hermit in Wales.
Melania the Elder
Saint Melania the Elder or Maior (325–410) was a Desert Mother who was an influential figure in the Christian ascetic movement (the Desert Fathers and Mothers) that sprang up in the genera...
Saint Melania the Elder or Maior (325–410) was a Desert Mother who was an influential figure in the Christian ascetic movement (the Desert Fathers and Mothers) that sprang up in the genera...
Melania the Younger
Saint Melania the Younger (also Melanie; born in Rome c. 383, died in Jerusalem on December 31, 439) is a Christian saint and Desert Mother who lived during the reign of Emperor Flavius Augustu...
Saint Melania the Younger (also Melanie; born in Rome c. 383, died in Jerusalem on December 31, 439) is a Christian saint and Desert Mother who lived during the reign of Emperor Flavius Augustu...
Mercurialis of Forlì
Mercurialis (Mercuriale) was the Christian bishop of Forlì, in Romagna.
Mercurialis (Mercuriale) was the Christian bishop of Forlì, in Romagna.
Meriasek
Saint Meriasek (Meriadeg in Breton) was a 4th century Breton saint.
Saint Meriasek (Meriadeg in Breton) was a 4th century Breton saint.
Modest (bishop of Trier)
Saint Modest (†489) was bishop of Trier when the Franks gained control over the city of Trier.
Saint Modest (†489) was bishop of Trier when the Franks gained control over the city of Trier.
Moses the Black
Saint Moses the Black, was an ascetic monk and priest in Egypt in the fourth century AD, and a notable Desert Father.
Saint Moses the Black, was an ascetic monk and priest in Egypt in the fourth century AD, and a notable Desert Father.
Mél of Ardagh
Saint Mel or Moel died in 488.
Saint Mel or Moel died in 488.
Nicarete
Saint Nicarete (? 5th century), was a woman of Nicomedia who became a saint as a disciple of St. John Chrysostom.
Saint Nicarete (? 5th century), was a woman of Nicomedia who became a saint as a disciple of St. John Chrysostom.
Nicasius of Rheims
Saint Nicasius of Rheims (Saint-Nicaise) (died 407) was a bishop of Rheims from 400 until his death.
Saint Nicasius of Rheims (Saint-Nicaise) (died 407) was a bishop of Rheims from 400 until his death.
Nicetas of Remesiana
Saint Nicetas was Bishop of Remesiana, present-day Bela Palanka in the Pirot District of modern Serbia, but which was then in the Roman province of Dacia Mediterranea.
Saint Nicetas was Bishop of Remesiana, present-day Bela Palanka in the Pirot District of modern Serbia, but which was then in the Roman province of Dacia Mediterranea.
Nilus of Sinai
Saint Nilus the Elder, of Sinai (also known as Neilos, Nilus of Sinai, Nilus of Ancyra; died c. 430), was one of the many disciples and fervent defenders of St. John Chrysostom.
Saint Nilus the Elder, of Sinai (also known as Neilos, Nilus of Sinai, Nilus of Ancyra; died c. 430), was one of the many disciples and fervent defenders of St. John Chrysostom.
Nine Saints
The Nine Saints were a group of missionaries who were important in the initial growth of Christianity in what is now Ethiopia during the late 5th century.
The Nine Saints were a group of missionaries who were important in the initial growth of Christianity in what is now Ethiopia during the late 5th century.
Odran (disciple of Saint Patrick)
Odran was the charioteer of Saint Patrick and was the first Irish Christian Martyr.
Odran was the charioteer of Saint Patrick and was the first Irish Christian Martyr.
Olcán
Olcán (fl. 5th century) is the name of an early Irish saint of the Dál Riata, disciple of St Patrick and founder of Armoy (Irish Airther Maige) in northeast Antrim.
Olcán (fl. 5th century) is the name of an early Irish saint of the Dál Riata, disciple of St Patrick and founder of Armoy (Irish Airther Maige) in northeast Antrim.
Palladius
Palladius (fl. 408-431; probably died ca 457/461) was the first Bishop of the Christians of Ireland, preceding Saint Patrick.
Palladius (fl. 408-431; probably died ca 457/461) was the first Bishop of the Christians of Ireland, preceding Saint Patrick.
Patriarch Fravitta of Constantinople
Fravitta (also spelled Fravitas, Flavitas or Flavianus) (died 489) was the patriarch of Constantinople (488–489).
Fravitta (also spelled Fravitas, Flavitas or Flavianus) (died 489) was the patriarch of Constantinople (488–489).
Peter Chrysologus
Peter Chrysologus (Ἅγιος Πέτρος ὁ Χρυσολόγος, Petros Chrysologos meaning Peter the "golden-worded") (c.
Peter Chrysologus (Ἅγιος Πέτρος ὁ Χρυσολόγος, Petros Chrysologos meaning Peter the "golden-worded") (c.
Peter the Hermit of Galatia
Saint Peter the Hermit of Galatia near Antioch, in Syria lived in the early fifth century AD.
Saint Peter the Hermit of Galatia near Antioch, in Syria lived in the early fifth century AD.
Pishoy
Saint Bishoy (Coptic: '; 320-417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father.
Saint Bishoy (Coptic: '; 320-417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father.
Poemen
Abba Poemen was an Egyptian monk, ascetic, and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba in the Apophthegmata Patrum.
Abba Poemen was an Egyptian monk, ascetic, and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba in the Apophthegmata Patrum.
Poimen
Poimen (Greek: Ὁ Ἅγιος Ποιμήν; ποιμήν means "shepherd") (reportedly from 340 to 450) was an Egyptian monk and ascetic.
Poimen (Greek: Ὁ Ἅγιος Ποιμήν; ποιμήν means "shepherd") (reportedly from 340 to 450) was an Egyptian monk and ascetic.
Pope Anastasius I
Pope Saint Anastasius I, born in Rome the son of Maximus, was pope from 27 November 399 to 401.
Pope Saint Anastasius I, born in Rome the son of Maximus, was pope from 27 November 399 to 401.
Pope Athanasius II of Alexandria
Athanasius II of Alexandria (died 496) was the Coptic Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria from 490 until his death.
Athanasius II of Alexandria (died 496) was the Coptic Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria from 490 until his death.
Pope Celestine I
Pope Saint Celestine I was elevated to the papacy in the year 422, on November 3 according to the Liber Pontificalis, but on April 10 according to Tillemont.
Pope Saint Celestine I was elevated to the papacy in the year 422, on November 3 according to the Liber Pontificalis, but on April 10 according to Tillemont.
Pope Dioscorus I of Alexandria
Pope Dioscorus I of Alexandria (Coptic: ) was Patriarch of Alexandria from 444.
Pope Dioscorus I of Alexandria (Coptic: ) was Patriarch of Alexandria from 444.
Pope Gelasius I
Pope Saint Gelasius I (died 21 November 496) was pope from 492 until his death in 496.
Pope Saint Gelasius I (died 21 November 496) was pope from 492 until his death in 496.
Pope Leo I
Pope Leo I, also known as Leo the Great was the Bishop of Rome—the Pope—of the Catholic Church from 29 September 440 to his death on 10 November 461.
Pope Leo I, also known as Leo the Great was the Bishop of Rome—the Pope—of the Catholic Church from 29 September 440 to his death on 10 November 461.
Pope Theophilus of Alexandria
Theophilus of Alexandria was Patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt from 385 to 412.
Theophilus of Alexandria was Patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt from 385 to 412.
Porphyry of Gaza
Saint Porphyry (or Saint Porphyrius) (Greek: Πορφύριος, Porphyrios; Porphyrius; Slavonic: Порфирий, Porfiriy) (ca.
Saint Porphyry (or Saint Porphyrius) (Greek: Πορφύριος, Porphyrios; Porphyrius; Slavonic: Порфирий, Porfiriy) (ca.
Proclus of Constantinople
Saint Proclus (died July 446 or 447) was an Archbishop of Constantinople.
Saint Proclus (died July 446 or 447) was an Archbishop of Constantinople.
Prosper of Aquitaine
Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, a Christian writer and disciple of Saint Augustine of Hippo, was the first continuator of Jerome's Universal Chronicle.
Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, a Christian writer and disciple of Saint Augustine of Hippo, was the first continuator of Jerome's Universal Chronicle.
Proterius of Alexandria
Hieromartyr Proterius of Alexandria (died 457), Patriarch of Alexandria (451–457), was elected by the Council of Chalcedon in 451 to replace Dioscorus of Alexandria, who had been deposed by the...
Hieromartyr Proterius of Alexandria (died 457), Patriarch of Alexandria (451–457), was elected by the Council of Chalcedon in 451 to replace Dioscorus of Alexandria, who had been deposed by the...
Pulcheria
Aelia Pulcheria (January 19, 398 or 399 – 453) was the daughter of Eastern Roman Emperor Arcadius and Empress Aelia Eudoxia.
Aelia Pulcheria (January 19, 398 or 399 – 453) was the daughter of Eastern Roman Emperor Arcadius and Empress Aelia Eudoxia.
Quiteria
Saint Quiteria (Quiteria, Quitèria, Quiteira, Quitterie, Quitéria, Kitheriammal) was a 5th century virgin martyr and saint.
Saint Quiteria (Quiteria, Quitèria, Quiteira, Quitterie, Quitéria, Kitheriammal) was a 5th century virgin martyr and saint.
Quodvultdeus
Saint Quodvultdeus (died c. 450) was a fifth century church father and bishop of Carthage who was exiled to Naples.
Saint Quodvultdeus (died c. 450) was a fifth century church father and bishop of Carthage who was exiled to Naples.
Romanus of Condat
Saint Romanus of Condat is a saint of the fifth century.
Saint Romanus of Condat is a saint of the fifth century.
Rusticus of Narbonne
Saint Rusticus of Narbonne (in French Saint Rustique) (d.
Saint Rusticus of Narbonne (in French Saint Rustique) (d.
Saint Amator
Saint Amator Amadour or Amatre was bishop of Auxerre from AD 388 until his death on May 1, 418.
Saint Amator Amadour or Amatre was bishop of Auxerre from AD 388 until his death on May 1, 418.
Saint Aurelius
Saint Aurelius was Christian saint who died around 430.
Saint Aurelius was Christian saint who died around 430.
Saint Conal
Saint Conal (or Conall) was an Irish bishop who flourished in the second half of the fifth century and ruled over the church of Drum, County Roscommon, the place being subsequently named D...
Saint Conal (or Conall) was an Irish bishop who flourished in the second half of the fifth century and ruled over the church of Drum, County Roscommon, the place being subsequently named D...
Saint Digain
Saint Digain was a 5th century Welsh saint and Prince of Dumnonia.
Saint Digain was a 5th century Welsh saint and Prince of Dumnonia.
Saint Euhel
Saint Euhel was an Irish Christian saint who lived about 460 AD. His father was Dubhthach moccu Lughair, the Chief Ollam of Ireland.
Saint Euhel was an Irish Christian saint who lived about 460 AD. His father was Dubhthach moccu Lughair, the Chief Ollam of Ireland.
Saint Gabhran
Saint Gabhran was an Irish Christian saint who lived about 460 AD. His father was Dubhthach moccu Lughair, the Chief Ollam of Ireland.
Saint Gabhran was an Irish Christian saint who lived about 460 AD. His father was Dubhthach moccu Lughair, the Chief Ollam of Ireland.
Saint Glycerius
Saint Glycerius (San Glicerio, Clicerio) was a 5th century bishop of Milan.
Saint Glycerius (San Glicerio, Clicerio) was a 5th century bishop of Milan.
Saint Ibar
Saint Ibar (also known as Iberius or Ivor) was an early Irish bishop.
Saint Ibar (also known as Iberius or Ivor) was an early Irish bishop.
Saint Keyne
Saint Keyne or Cain (Keane, Kayane Keyna, Cenau, Cenedion, Ceinwen, and ) was a late 5th century holy woman in the West Country, between Liskeard and Looe in SE Cornwall.
Saint Keyne or Cain (Keane, Kayane Keyna, Cenau, Cenedion, Ceinwen, and ) was a late 5th century holy woman in the West Country, between Liskeard and Looe in SE Cornwall.
Saint Marcella
Marcella (325–410) is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Marcella (325–410) is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Martha (French)
Saint Martha was the wife of Saint Amator.
Saint Martha was the wife of Saint Amator.
Saint Mitre
Mitre (433–466) was a Catholic saint, who was born in Thessaloniki, Greece and died in Aix-en-Provence.
Mitre (433–466) was a Catholic saint, who was born in Thessaloniki, Greece and died in Aix-en-Provence.
Saint Ninian
Saint Ninian (traditionally 4th-5th century) is a Christian saint first mentioned in the 8th century as being an early missionary among the Pictish peoples of what is now Scotland.
Saint Ninian (traditionally 4th-5th century) is a Christian saint first mentioned in the 8th century as being an early missionary among the Pictish peoples of what is now Scotland.
Saint Pammachius
Saint Pammachius (died ca. 409) was a Roman senator who is venerated as a saint.
Saint Pammachius (died ca. 409) was a Roman senator who is venerated as a saint.
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick was a Romano-British and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille ...
Saint Patrick was a Romano-British and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille ...
Saint Perpetuus
Saint Perpetuus (Saint-Perpetue) (died December 30, 490 AD) was the sixth Bishop of Tours, from 460 to 490.
Saint Perpetuus (Saint-Perpetue) (died December 30, 490 AD) was the sixth Bishop of Tours, from 460 to 490.
Saint Possidius
Possidius (5th century) was a friend of Saint Augustine of Hippo who wrote a reliable biography and an indiculus or list of his works.
Possidius (5th century) was a friend of Saint Augustine of Hippo who wrote a reliable biography and an indiculus or list of his works.
Saint Telemachus
Saint Telemachus (also Almachus or Tilemahos) was a monk who, according to the Church historian Theodoret, tried to stop a gladiator fight in a Roman amphitheatre, and was stoned to ...
Saint Telemachus (also Almachus or Tilemahos) was a monk who, according to the Church historian Theodoret, tried to stop a gladiator fight in a Roman amphitheatre, and was stoned to ...
Salomon of Cornwall
Salomon (also known, in Welsh, as Selyf) was a late 5th century Cornish 'warrior prince', possibly a King of Cornwall.
Salomon (also known, in Welsh, as Selyf) was a late 5th century Cornish 'warrior prince', possibly a King of Cornwall.
Salonius
Saint Salonius was a confessor and bishop of the 5th century.
Saint Salonius was a confessor and bishop of the 5th century.
Sarah of the Desert
Amma Sarah of the Desert (5th century) was an early Desert Mother who is known to us today solely through the collected sayings of the Desert Fathers.
Amma Sarah of the Desert (5th century) was an early Desert Mother who is known to us today solely through the collected sayings of the Desert Fathers.
Secundinus
Saint Secundinus (fl. 5th century), or Sechnall (Modern Irish: Seachnall) as he was known in Irish, was founder and patron saint of Domnach Sechnaill, now Dunshaughlin (Co. Meath), who...
Saint Secundinus (fl. 5th century), or Sechnall (Modern Irish: Seachnall) as he was known in Irish, was founder and patron saint of Domnach Sechnaill, now Dunshaughlin (Co. Meath), who...
Senator (bishop of Milan)
Senator of Milan or Senator of Settala (Senatore di Settala) was Archbishop of Milan from 472 to 475.
Senator of Milan or Senator of Settala (Senatore di Settala) was Archbishop of Milan from 472 to 475.
Senator of Milan
Senator of Milan or Senator of Settala was Archbishop of Milan from 472 to 475.
Senator of Milan or Senator of Settala was Archbishop of Milan from 472 to 475.
Severinus of Noricum
Severinus of Noricum (ca. 410-482) is a Roman Catholic saint, known as the "Apostle to Noricum".
Severinus of Noricum (ca. 410-482) is a Roman Catholic saint, known as the "Apostle to Noricum".
Severus of Naples
Saint Severus (San Severo di Napoli) (died 409) was a bishop of Naples during the 4th and 5th centuries.
Saint Severus (San Severo di Napoli) (died 409) was a bishop of Naples during the 4th and 5th centuries.
Shenoute
Shenoute the Great, Saint Shenoute the Archimandrite (Coptic: ; (347-465 or 348-466) (also called Shenouda) was the abbot of the White Monastery in Egypt.
Shenoute the Great, Saint Shenoute the Archimandrite (Coptic: ; (347-465 or 348-466) (also called Shenouda) was the abbot of the White Monastery in Egypt.
Sidonius Apollinaris
Gaius Sollius (Modestus) Apollinaris Sidonius or Saint Sidonius Apollinaris (November 5 of an unknown year, perhaps 430 – August, 489) was a poet, diplomat, and bishop.
Gaius Sollius (Modestus) Apollinaris Sidonius or Saint Sidonius Apollinaris (November 5 of an unknown year, perhaps 430 – August, 489) was a poet, diplomat, and bishop.
Simeon Stylites
Saint Simeon Stylites or Symeon the Stylite was a Christian ascetic saint who achieved fame because he lived for 37 years on a small platform on top of a pillar near Aleppo in Syria.
Saint Simeon Stylites or Symeon the Stylite was a Christian ascetic saint who achieved fame because he lived for 37 years on a small platform on top of a pillar near Aleppo in Syria.
Simon of Bet-Titta
Simon of Bet-Titta (died 447) was a Christian martyr at Bet-Titta, near Karka in Mesopotamia.
Simon of Bet-Titta (died 447) was a Christian martyr at Bet-Titta, near Karka in Mesopotamia.
Tallanus
Saint Tallanus is thought to have been a Cornish saint.
Saint Tallanus is thought to have been a Cornish saint.
Tassac
St. Tassac, also known as St. Tassach was an Irish saint, born in the first decade of the 5th century, died c. 495 and whose feast day falls on the 14 April.
St. Tassac, also known as St. Tassach was an Irish saint, born in the first decade of the 5th century, died c. 495 and whose feast day falls on the 14 April.
Thalassius of Syria
Saint Thalassius of Syria undertook the call of God to life as a hermit in the fifth century.
Saint Thalassius of Syria undertook the call of God to life as a hermit in the fifth century.
Theodore of Egypt
Theodore of Egypt, or Theodore of Tabenna, is a 4th century Egyptian saint.
Theodore of Egypt, or Theodore of Tabenna, is a 4th century Egyptian saint.
Theodorus I (bishop of Milan)
Theodorus I was Archbishop of Milan from 475 to 490.
Theodorus I was Archbishop of Milan from 475 to 490.
Theodotus of Ancyra (bishop)
Saint Theodotus of Ancyra was a fifth-century bishop and theologian of Ancyra (modern Ankara).
Saint Theodotus of Ancyra was a fifth-century bishop and theologian of Ancyra (modern Ankara).
Theotimos
Theotimos is a Greek name, derived from theos, meaning 'god', and timè, meaning 'honour (or honourable) gift'.
Theotimos is a Greek name, derived from theos, meaning 'god', and timè, meaning 'honour (or honourable) gift'.
Titian of Brescia
Saint Titian of Brescia was a fifth century bishop of Brescia.
Saint Titian of Brescia was a fifth century bishop of Brescia.
Turibius of Astorga
Saint Turibius of Astorga was an archdeacon of Tuy and an early Bishop of Astorga.
Saint Turibius of Astorga was an archdeacon of Tuy and an early Bishop of Astorga.
Tydfil
Saint Tydfil, Standard Welsh Tudful, was a 5th century female saint associated with Merthyr Tydfil in Glamorgan, south Wales.
Saint Tydfil, Standard Welsh Tudful, was a 5th century female saint associated with Merthyr Tydfil in Glamorgan, south Wales.
Valerian of Abbenza
Saint Valerian (377–457) was bishop of Abbenza in North Africa.
Saint Valerian (377–457) was bishop of Abbenza in North Africa.
Venerius (bishop of Milan)
Venerius was Archbishop of Milan from 400 to 408.
Venerius was Archbishop of Milan from 400 to 408.
Venerius of Milan
Saint Venerius of Milan (died 409) was a bishop of Milan.
Saint Venerius of Milan (died 409) was a bishop of Milan.
Veranus of Vence
Veranus was Bishop of Vence, Gaul, after a period as a monk.
Veranus was Bishop of Vence, Gaul, after a period as a monk.
Victor of Turin
Victor of Turin succeeded Maximus as bishop of Turin in 465 AD. He is venerated as a saint.
Victor of Turin succeeded Maximus as bishop of Turin in 465 AD. He is venerated as a saint.
Victorian, Frumentius and Companions
Saints Victorian, Frumentius and Companions are venerated as Christian martyrs of the Roman Catholic Church.
Saints Victorian, Frumentius and Companions are venerated as Christian martyrs of the Roman Catholic Church.
Vigilius of Trent
Saint Vigilius of Trent is venerated as the patron saint and first bishop of Trent.
Saint Vigilius of Trent is venerated as the patron saint and first bishop of Trent.
Vincent of Lérins
Saint Vincent of Lérins (died c. 445) (in Latin, Vincentius) was a Gallic author of early Christian writings.
Saint Vincent of Lérins (died c. 445) (in Latin, Vincentius) was a Gallic author of early Christian writings.
Volusianus of Tours
Saint Volusianus (Saint Volusien) was the seventh Bishop of Tours, from 491 to 498.
Saint Volusianus (Saint Volusien) was the seventh Bishop of Tours, from 491 to 498.
Zeno the Hermit
A disciple of St. Basil the Great, Saint Zeno the Hermit began life in a family of privilege and status.
A disciple of St. Basil the Great, Saint Zeno the Hermit began life in a family of privilege and status.
Zenobius of Florence
Saint Zenobius (San Zanobi, Zenobio) (337–417) is venerated as the first bishop of Florence.
Saint Zenobius (San Zanobi, Zenobio) (337–417) is venerated as the first bishop of Florence.