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Saint John of Matha holding a dove, symbolizing peace, with a red and blue cross, the emblem of the Trinitarian Order, in a church setting.

Saint John of Matha

Founder of the Trinitarians and Liberator of Captives Saint John of Matha (1154-1213) is a key figure from the Middle Ages, renowned for founding the

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Saint John of God comforting a sick patient in a hospital setting, representing his compassion and dedication to caring for the poor and the ill.

Saint John of God

The Friend of the Poor and Pioneer of Healthcare Saint John of God (1495-1550), born João Cidade, is one of the most influential figures in

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Saint John of Capistrano leading soldiers on horseback during the Siege of Belgrade, holding a cross as he inspires the troops to defend Christendom

Saint John of Capistrano

The Soldier Monk and Tireless Preacher Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456) is a remarkable figure from the Middle Ages, known for his religious zeal, his

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Saint John of Ávila holding a cross, symbolizing his role as a reformer and mystic, with a church in the background, emphasizing his influence on the Spanish Church.

Saint John of Ávila

Apostle of Spain and Doctor of the Church General Information Saint John of Ávila was born on January 6, 1499, in Almodóvar del Campo, in

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Saint John Gualbert holding a cross in a forest with a monastery in the background, symbolizing his connection to nature and Church reform.

Saint John Gualbert

The Monk Reformer and Advocate of Mercy General Information Saint John Gualbert, born around 985 into a noble family in Florence, was the founder of

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Saint John Leonardi blessing a young man with a pharmacy bottle and book in the foreground, symbolizing his connection to pharmacy and priesthood.

Saint John Leonardi

The Reformer and Apostle of Missions General Information Saint John Leonardi, born in 1541 in Diecimo, in the region of Lucca, Italy, was an Italian

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Saint John Fisher, dressed in clerical robes, holding a book with the Tower of London in the background, symbolizing his martyrdom and defense of the Catholic faith.

Saint John Fisher

The Martyr Bishop and Defender of the Faith General Information Saint John Fisher, born on October 19, 1469, in Beverley, England, is a key figure

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Saint John Francis Regis blessing a man in the mountains with a crucifix in the background, surrounded by villagers in a snowy landscape.

Saint John Francis Regis

The Apostle of the Mountains and Tireless Missionary General Information Saint John Francis Regis, born on January 31, 1597, in Fontcouverte, southern France, was a

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Saint John Bosco, surrounded by children, blessing them outside a church, symbolizing his role as the father of youth and pioneer of education.

Saint John Bosco

The Father of Youth and Pioneer of Education General Information Saint John Bosco, also known as Don Bosco, was born on August 16, 1815, in

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