Saints

St. Thomas is one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It has a land area of approximately 32 square miles with a population of around 51,000 people.

Taking a saint's name at First Communion is a way to choose a patron saint to guide and inspire you on your spiritual journey. It is a tradition in the Catholic Church to adopt a saint's name as a symbol of faith and a reminder of their virtues to strive towards in one's own life.

St. Thomas was a disciple of Jesus and an apostle. Before becoming a disciple, he was a fisherman.

St. Joseph, spouse of the Most Holy Theotokos, Mother of God, and foster father of Jesus Christ, did much good throughout his life. St. Joseph loved God and was obedient to Him in everything. St. Joseph is what a man should be. He was devout, honorable, wholesome, holy. He never swore or used crude or bad language. He never thought about or talked about 'dirty things'. St. Joseph was a perfect gentleman. Most of all, he loved Jesus and Mary with all his heart, and only thought of them and nothing more. He was good, hard-working and decent.

No, Saint Andrew did not betray Jesus. He was actually one of Jesus' 12 apostles and is known for being the brother of Saint Peter. Saint Andrew is recognized as a faithful follower of Jesus in Christian tradition.

Saint Andrew was one of Jesus's twelve apostles and one of the first to be called by Jesus. He helped spread the teachings of Jesus and is believed to have played a role in the early Christian community. He is also known for his humility and dedication to serving others.

Mary MacKillop is significant to the Catholic Church for being the co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the first religious order to be founded by an Australian. She was dedicated to providing education to the poor and marginalized, embodying the principles of social justice and compassion that are central to the Catholic faith. She was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2010, recognizing her holiness and life of service.

Yes, according to legend, Saint Patrick was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland where he was sold into slavery. He spent six years in captivity before escaping back to his home in Britain.

Commonly invoked against snakes, sins, and withcraft, Saint Patrick is honored in the Catholic Church, Eastern Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglicanism, and Lutheranism. Baptists are unmentioned.

He was held as a slave for 6 years in Ireland. He was captured at the age of 16 and didn't manage to escape until he was 22.

St. Bartholomew is considered an apostle because he was chosen by Jesus to be one of the twelve original disciples who spread the teachings of Christianity after Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Bartholomew's apostleship is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts.

When St. Patrick first arrived in Ireland, he was a captive taken as a slave by Irish raiders. He eventually escaped and returned to his home in Britain, but later chose to return to Ireland to spread Christianity.

Saint Patrick is believed to have brought Christianity to Ireland and converted many people to the faith. He also spent time teaching and building churches throughout the country. Additionally, he is credited with using the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity.

Saint Patrick was taken by Irish pirates as a slave when he was a teenager. He was sold into slavery in Ireland and spent six years herding sheep before escaping and returning to his home in Britain. This experience influenced his strong connection to Ireland, where he later returned as a missionary.

Thomas More chose to remain Catholic and opposed the Protestant Reformation during his lifetime. He was executed for his refusal to accept King Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church of England.

He had four brothers, Francis, Joseph, Walenty (who lived a year) and Andrew (who lived four years).

Michael was created by God as a pure spirit, an angel. He had no brothers or sisters.

No, Ignatius did not travel to India. However, one of his Jesuit associates, Saint Francis Xavier, did spend time in India and enjoyed a degree of success there.

There are several saints named Daniel including Daniel, the Old Testament prophet. In the Roman Catholic Church his feast day is July 21. If Daniel did exist he would not be accorded the title of 'saint' as he would have been from the Old Testament. Saint refers to New Covenant personages - those he lived from the time of Christ forward.

Saint Paul followed in Jesus' footsteps by spreading the teachings of Christianity, enduring persecution for his faith, and establishing churches in different regions. He also emphasized love, forgiveness, and caring for others, just as Jesus had taught. Paul's dedication to sharing the message of Jesus Christ and living out his beliefs in the face of adversity exemplified his commitment to following in Jesus' footsteps.

The Llandarcy Plain is located in St. Mary, Jamaica. It is known for its fertile lands and agricultural activities.

Before he met Jesus, Saint Paul worked as a Pharisee and persecuted early Christians. He was known for his zeal to uphold Jewish laws and traditions.

Yes, Saint Samthann was a Catholic saint known for her piety and charitable works. She was a nun in Ireland during the 8th century and is venerated in the Catholic Church.

Declán of Ardmore, also called Déclán or Declan, 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 monastery of Ardmore in what is now Co. Waterford. (Wikipedia)

Saint Matthew's death by martyrdom earned him his saint hood by the Catholic Church. Saint Matthew was one of the 12 Apostles chosen by Jesus.