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SaintlyWays invites you to explore the lives of holy men and women through the sacred places that shaped them. From the basilicas of Europe to the mission trails of Asia, uncover the stories, traditions, and pilgrimage routes of Catholic saints. Browse our growing directory of saints, pilgrimage destinations, and sacred terms in our Catholic glossary to deepen your faith journey.
Saints of AUGUST
Turkey
St. Lydia Purpuraria was the first European convert to Christianity, known for her hospitality and dedication to the faith.
Aug 3
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Italy | Priest
An Italian Catholic priest and religious reformer, co-founder of the Theatines
Aug 6
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Italy
St. Susanna was a martyr known for her faith and courage in the face of persecution.
Aug 11
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Basilica Sant'Alfonso M. de Liguori - Pagani (SA)
Italy
18th-century Baroque basilica in Pagani, housing Saint Alphonsus Liguori's tomb.
Basilica di San Paolo Maggiore
Italy
Majestic Catholic church featuring a gilded baroque interior with paintings & frescoes.
Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle
Italy
A soaring, frescoed dome tops this imposing 17th-century church, with an elaborate Baroque interior.
Basilica di Santa Chiara
Italy
13th-century church with a striking pink-&-white facade housing the tomb of St Clare.
Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
Italy
This Catholic site, founded around 320 A.D., contains several relics, housed in a 1930s addition.
Basilica di Sant’Agostino
Italy
Renaissance-style church housing works by Italian masters including Caravaggio & Raphael.
Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Lucina
Italy
Art-filled church with baroque decor & a huge crucifix scene over the main altar, plus a bell tower.
Basilica of St Lawrence Outside the Walls
Italy
Restored Catholic church dedicated to a Roman saint, with 13th-century frescoes & ancient crypts.
Basilica of St. Pius X
France
Brutalist subterranean church with paintings of the saints & services for thousands of pilgrims.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
United States
Landmark Byzantine-Romanesque-style Catholic church featuring mass, tours & a vast art collection.
Glossary Term of the Day
Cope
The cope, a sacred object used in Catholic worship, is a liturgical vestment. It's a semi-circular cloak, often richly embroidered, worn by clergy during the Mass and other liturgical celebrations. The cope, used in liturgy, is fastened at the neck and falls to the ground, its flowing design symbolizing the mantle of Christ's grace. Its use conveys a sense of solemnity and dignity. The cope holds deep symbolic meaning, representing the shepherd's protection and the covering of God’s love.
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