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An 11th-century queen of Scotland and reformer credited with removing Celtic influences in the Scottish Church. Feast day: Nov. 16.

One of the 12 apostles, traditionally considered to be the author of the second Gospel, although scholars believe the author was anonymous. Also said to be the first bishop of Alexandria. Feast day: April 25.

A holy and lifelong covenant between two people, made in the sight of God and before the church, characterized by love, fidelity, mutual support, and God’s blessing.

A fourth-century monastic, missionary, and bishop known for his humility, charity, and service to the poor. A patron saint of France. Feast day: Nov. 11.

A 19th-century founder of the Christian church in India and Iran who translated Scriptures into Hindustani, Persian, and Arabic. Feast day: Oct. 19.

A person killed for remaining loyal to their faith in the face of persecution.

Hundreds of Christians were crucified or otherwise murdered during a period when Christianity was banned in Japan. The first 26 were killed in 1597. Feast day: Feb. 6.

See Blandina.

Nine Australian missionaries and two Papuan Christians who died at the hands of Japanese invaders in 1942. Feast day: Sept. 2.

Thirty-two young men, pages in the court of King Mwanga, were burned alive in 1886 after refusing to renounce Christianity and submit sexually to the king. Feast day: June 3.