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Lists Of Saints
In various religions, a saint is a revered person who has achieved an eminent status of holiness, known as sainthood. The word ''saint'' comes from the Latin word , meaning , and although ''saint'' has been applied in other religious contexts, the word has its origins in Christianity. In Christianity, some religious authorities require that a person undergo a formal process of canonization to be recognized as a saint, such as the Catholic Church, Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodox Churches. These churches also hold that a saint may Intercession of saints, intercede on behalf of the living who invoke them in prayer, a belief which is rejected by Protestantism, Protestants. Outside Christianity, the word ''saint'' has been extended to include revered figures in Buddhism, Chinese folk religion, Ancient Greek religion, Greek polytheism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, and Zoroastrianism. Christianity Interdenominational * List of child saints, Child ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martyrology Of Tallaght
The ''Martyrology of Tallaght'', which is closely related to the ''Félire Óengusso'' or ''Martyrology of Óengus the Culdee'', is an eighth- or ninth-century Irish-language martyrology, a list of saints and their feast days assembled by Maelruain, Máel Ruain and/or Óengus of Tallaght, Óengus the Culdee at Tallaght Monastery, near Dublin. The '' Martyrology of Tallaght'' is in prose and contains two sections for each day of the year, one general and one for Irish saints. It also has a prologue and an epilogue. ''Prologue'' and Irish paganism The prologue contains a famous verse on the declining pagan faith in Ireland: ''Senchatraig na ngente/iman roerud rudad/itfossa can adrad/amail Lathrach Lugdach.'' ''Ind locáin rogabtha/dessib ocus trírib/it rúama co ndálib/co cétaib, co mílib.'' which reads in translation as ''The old cities of the pagans to which length of occupation has refused are deserts without worship like Lugaid mac Con, Lugaid's House-site.'' ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism ( ), also called Mazdayasnā () or Beh-dīn (), is an Iranian religions, Iranian religion centred on the Avesta and the teachings of Zoroaster, Zarathushtra Spitama, who is more commonly referred to by the Greek translation, Zoroaster ( ). Among the world's oldest organized faiths, its adherents exalt an Creator deity, uncreated, Omnibenevolence, benevolent, and List of knowledge deities#Persian mythology, all-wise deity known as Ahura Mazda (), who is hailed as the supreme being of the universe. Opposed to Ahura Mazda is Ahriman, Angra Mainyu (), who is personified as a List of death deities#Persian-Zoroastrian, destructive spirit and the adversary of all things that are good. As such, the Zoroastrian religion combines a Dualism in cosmology, dualistic cosmology of good and evil with an eschatological outlook predicting the Frashokereti, ultimate triumph of Ahura Mazda over evil. Opinions vary among scholars as to whether Zoroastrianism is monotheistic, polyth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Saints Named Donatus
Saints who were named Donatus include: * Saint Donatus of Muenstereifel, 2nd century military martyr and a patron against lightning * Saints Donatus, Romulus, Secundian, and 86 Companions, 3rd century * Saint Donatus of Arezzo, bishop of Arezzo (?-362) (feast day: August 7) * Saint Donatus of Thmuis, 4th-century martyr and successor of the also martyred St. Phileas as bishop of Thmuis, a city of Lower Egypt in the Roman province Augustamnica Prima, suffragan of Pelusium Pelusium (Ancient Egyptian: ; /, romanized: , or , romanized: ; ; ; ; ) was an important city in the eastern extremes of Egypt's Nile Delta, to the southeast of the modern Port Said. It became a Roman provincial capital and Metropolitan arc ... * Saint Donatus of Euroea, otherwise Donatus of Buthrotum, bishop of Euroea (d. 387) (feast day: April 30) * Saint Donatus of Orleans, hermit on Mount Jura, France (d. ca. 535, feast day August 19) * Saint Donatus of Fiesole, an Irish monk who became bishop o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Saints Named Catherine
St. Catherine or Katherine may refer to a number of saints, including: Saints *Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Catherine of the Wheel, or Great Martyr Saint Catherine (4th century) * Catherine of Vadstena (c. 1332–1381), Swedish nun and author * Catherine of Siena (1347–1380), TOSD Italian philosopher, theologian, doctor of the church and patron saint of Italy * Catherine of Bologna (1413–1463), OSC Italian nun and artist * Catherine of Genoa (1447–1510), Genoese mystic * Catherine of Ricci (1522–1590), OP Italian nun, prioress and stigmatic * Catherine of Palma (1531–1574), Spanish canon and mystic *Catherine Tekakwitha Kateri Tekakwitha ( in Mohawk language, Mohawk), given the name Tekakwitha, baptized as Catherine ("Kateri" in Mohawk), and informally known as Lily of the Mohawks (1656 – April 17, 1680), is a Mohawk people, Mohawk/Algonquin people, Algonquin ... or Lily of the Mohawks (1656–1680), Algonquin–Mohawk religious figure * (1783–1839), Korean ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Saints Named Andrew
Saint Andrew commonly refers to Andrew the Apostle, the Christian apostle and brother of Saint Peter. It may also refer to: * Andrew Stratelates, d. 300 * Andrew Corsini (San Andrea Corsini), d. 1373 * Andrew of Constantinople, Orthodox Fool for Christ * Andrew of Crete (c. 650 – c. 730), 8th century bishop, theologian, homilist and hymnographer * Andrew of Crete (martyr), a martyr * Andrew of Lampsacus, d. 250 AD, martyred with Paul, Denise, and Peter * Andrew Dũng-Lạc, Vietnamese martyr **also Andrew Thong Kim Nguyen, Andrew Trong Van Tram, and Andrew Tuong of the Vietnamese Martyrs * Andrew Kim Taegon of the Korean Martyrs * Andrew the Scot * Andrew Avellino * Andrew Bobola, Polish jesuit, missionary and martyr {{set index article Andrew Andrew is the English form of the given name, common in many countries. The word is derived from the , ''Andreas'', itself related to ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Saints Named Anastasia
Saint Anastasia or Santa Anastasia may refer to one of several saints, including: * Basilissa and Anastasia of Rome (died AD 68), martyrs * Anastasia the Roman (died ), virgin martyr * Anastasia of Sirmium (died 304), virgin martyr who is commemorated in the Canon of the Mass * Anastasia the Patrician (), Byzantine lady-in-waiting and hermit in Egypt * Athanasia of Aegina, (–860), Anastasia, Byzantine abbess and advisor to Byzantine Empress Theodora II Eastern Orthodox * Anastasia of Serbia (died 1200), Grand Princess consort of Serbia and nun * Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia (1901–1918), youngest daughter of Nicholas II and passion bearer See also * Saint Anastasia (other), for the use of the term other than for people * Anastasia (other) * Anastasia (name) {{DEFAULTSORT:Anastasia, list of saints named Female saints Anastasia, List of saints named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patron Saints Of Places
In various denominations of Christianity, some deceased Christians are recognized as saints. Some such saints are regarded as patron saints, or heavenly advocates, of certain locations. Continents Geographical regions Countries This list only includes sovereign states. Subdivisions, such as the constituent countries of the United Kingdom, are listed below under "Administrative subdivisions". Former countries Administrative subdivisions Note: Patron saints are likely to be related to fixed traditional regions, and not to the changing boundaries of administrative subdivisions. Cities and towns Argentina *Junín, Buenos Aires, Junín Ignatius of Loyola *Mar del Plata Saint Cecilia, Cecilia Australia *Brisbane Mary MacKillop *Melbourne Saint Patrick, Patrick *Sydney Saint Mary MacKillop, Mary MacKillop Austria *Graz Saint Giles, Giles *Linz Saint Florian, Florian *Salzburg Rupert of Salzburg, Vergilius of Salzburg, Vergilius *Vienna Clemens Mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phallic Saint
Phallic saints are representations of saints or local deities who are invoked for fertility. The representations of the phallus are benevolent symbols of prolificacy and reproductive fruitfulness, and objects of reverence and worship especially among barren women and young girls. Description Phallic saints are representations of actual saints or local deities who are invoked for fertility. More than vulgar representations of the phallus, phallic saints are benevolent symbols of prolificacy and reproductive fruitfulness, and objects of reverence and especial worship among barren women and young girls.The Minor Themes ourcivilisation.com The phallic Deities of the Slavic godhood include Yarilo (Yarila, Western Slav. Yarovit, Gerovit, Serbian-Croatian Јarilo) - God awakening nature. His name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Patron Saints By Occupation And Activity
This is a list of patron saints of occupations and activities, it also encompasses groups of people with a common occupation or activity. A *Academics - Thomas Aquinas, Albert the Great *Actors - Genesius **Comic actors - Maturinus *Accountants - Matthew *Advertisers - Bernardino of Siena *Air travellers - Joseph of Cupertino *Altar servers - John Berchmans, Tarcisius, Lorenzo Ruiz, Pedro Calungsod *Ambassadors - Gabriel the Archangel *Anesthesiologists - René Goupil *Animal rights activists - Francis of Assisi *Apprentices - John Bosco *Archeologists - Helen of Constantinople *Archers - George, Nicholas of Myra, Ursula *Archivists - Lawrence *Architects - Benedict of Nursia, Bernward of Hildesheim, Thomas the Apostle *Armourers - George *Arms dealers - Adrian of Nicomedia *Art dealers - John the Evangelist *Artillerymen - Barbara *Artists - Luke the Evangelist, Philip Neri, Eligius *Astronauts - Joseph of Cupertino *Astronomers - Dominic *Athletes - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patron Saints Of Ethnic Groups
Europe *Andalusians: St. John of Ávila, Virgin of Hope of Macarena. *Austrians: St. Leopold III, Margrave of Austria, Leopold the Good, Saint Joseph. *Basque people, Basques: St. Ignatius of Loyola. *Bosnians: St. Elijah. *Bretons: St. Ivo of Kermartin. *Bulgarians: St. John of Rila. *Canary Islanders, Canarians: Our Lady of Candelaria, St. Peter of Saint Joseph de Betancur. *Catalans: St. Saint George, George. *Cornish people, Cornish: St. Saint Piran, Piran, St Saint Petroc, Petroc. *Croats: St. Saint Joseph, Joseph. *Czechs: St. Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, Wenceslas. *Danes: St. Canute IV of Denmark, Canute. *Dutch people, Dutch: St. Willibrord. *English people, English: St. Saint George, George; Our Lady of Walsingham; Edward the Confessor; Edward the Martyr; Michael the Archangel. *Finns: St. Henry (bishop of Finland), Henry bishop of Finland. *French people, French: St. Joan of Arc; St. Denis of Paris, Denis, St. Martin of Tours. *Flemish people, Flemings: Saint Walpurg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patron Saints Of Ailments, Illness, And Dangers
Saints have often been prevailed upon in requests for intercessory prayers to protect against or help combatting a variety of dangers, illnesses, and ailments. This is a list of saints and such ills traditionally associated with them. In shorthand, they are called the patron saints of (people guarding against or grappling with) these various troubles. A * Against abortion, miscarriage – Catherine of Vadstena * Alcoholism – Martin of Tours * Angina – Suitbert of Kaiserwerdt * Arthritis – Alphonsus Liguori * Auditory conditions and diseases – Ovidius * Earache, dysentery – Polycarp * Autism – Thorlak B * Victims of betrayal and of torture – Epipodius * Against motorcycle/bicycle accidents – Denise * Invoked against blight, frost, storms, alcoholism, and faintness – Urban of Langres * Blind and the lame – Abel of Reims * The blind – Aloysius Gonzaga * Blindness, eye disease, eye problems, sore eyes – Leodegar * Protectress of blind people � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Royal Saints And Martyrs
This list of royal saints and martyrs enumerates Christianity, Christian monarchs, Royal family, other royalty, and nobility who have been beatification, beatified or canonization, canonized, or who are otherwise venerated as or conventionally given the appellation of "saint" or "Christian martyrs, martyr". Their names are in English and, where known, in their own language. When the status of a nominee is dubious the whole entry is ''italicized''. Popes are not included in this list, unless they came from nobility themselves. Although they may be considered sovereigns, a List of canonised popes, list of Papal Saints is enumerated elsewhere. Monarchs This section enumerates Christians, Christian sovereigns, as opposed to mere spouse, consorts, who are enumerated in "Other royalty and nobility" below. Saints Saints exclusively in Eastern Orthodox religion Catholic Beati, Venerabili, and Servants of God The Roman Catholic Church, Catholic Church classifies various holy perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
