Tag: female saints

St. Lydia of Thyatira, also known as St. Lydia Purpuraria or Lydia the Purple Seller, is recognized as the first documented convert to Christianity in Europe. She is mentioned in….

St. Jacinta Marto was one of the three children who witnessed the Our Lady of Fátima apparitions in 1917, along with her cousin Lúcia and her brother Francisco.

St. Adelina of Mortain, also known as Adeline, was a remarkable figure in Catholic history. Born in the 11th century, she was the granddaughter of William the Conqueror, the famous Norman king who conquered England in 10661.

St. Joanna, also known as Joanna, the wife of Chuza, was a significant figure in the early Christian community. She is often referred to as Saint Joanna the Myrrhbearer due to her role in anointing Jesus’ body after his crucifixion.

St. Pelagia is an intriguing and inspiring saint with a unique story, reflecting themes of repentance and transformation. Known primarily as Pelagia of Antioch, she is sometimes referred to as Pelagia the Penitent or Pelagia the Harlot, highlighting her journey from a life of sin to sainthood.

St. Ethelreda, also known as St. Audrey, was a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon princess and abbess. She was born around 636 in Exning, Suffolk, and was the daughter of Anna, King of East Anglia¹².

St. Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena, also known as Laura Montoya y Upegui or María Laura de Jesus Montoya Upegui, was a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church.

St. Ursula was a Romano-British virgin and martyr from the 4th century, venerated in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican churches²³

St. CATHERINE OF SWEDEN Virgin, c.1330-1381 This saint is the daughter of an even more famous woman-Saint Bridget (Birgitta) of Sweden.

St. Margaret of Antioch, also known as St. Marina in the Eastern tradition, is a revered virgin martyr from the 3rd or 4th century¹².