Confirmation Saint FinderSaints of the Holy Land
23 saints on this site whose lives are tied to the Holy Land. Read their stories and notice who stays with you.
St. Abigail
Israelite woman whose wise words turned the future King David away from bloodshed.
For peacemakers and anyone who has to calm a tense situation with wisdom and grace.
Meet St. Abigail
St. Abraham
Patriarch of Genesis who left Ur at God's call and became father of the people of Israel.
For anyone stepping into the unknown and trusting that God keeps his promises.
Meet St. Abraham
St. Anne
Honored by ancient tradition as the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus.
For those who love their grandmothers.
Meet St. Anne
St. David
Shepherd boy from Bethlehem who became king of Israel c. 1000 BC and wrote many psalms.
For musicians, and for anyone who has fallen and wants to return to God with an honest heart.
Meet St. David
St. Dismas
The good thief crucified with Jesus, who received the promise of Paradise.
For anyone who thinks it is too late to turn back to God.
Meet St. Dismas
St. Elijah
Prophet of Israel in the 800s BC who challenged the worship of Baal on Mount Carmel.
For anyone who needs courage to stand up for God, or who feels worn out and needs to hear God again.
Meet St. Elijah
St. Isaiah
Prophet in Jerusalem in the 700s BC whose book foretells the coming Messiah.
For those who answer God's call with "Here I am, send me."
Meet St. Isaiah
St. James the Greater
Galilean fisherman, brother of John, and the first apostle to be martyred, c. AD 44.
Great for anyone who loves adventure, travel, or pilgrimage.
Meet St. James
St. James the Less
Apostle, son of Alphaeus, honored with St. Philip on May 3; tradition says he was martyred in Jerusalem c. AD 62.
For anyone who wants a faith that shows itself in deeds.
Meet St. James
St. Jeremiah
Prophet of Judah who warned of Jerusalem's fall in 587 BC and promised a new covenant.
For young people who feel too young to speak up; God told Jeremiah, "Do not say, 'I am only a youth.'"
Meet St. Jeremiah
St. Jerome
Scholar of the 300s from Dalmatia who translated the Bible into Latin and lived in Bethlehem.
For students and readers, and anyone with a strong temper who is working on it.
Meet St. Jerome
St. Joachim
Honored by ancient tradition as the father of the Virgin Mary and husband of Saint Anne.
For those who love their grandfathers.
Meet St. Joachim
St. John the Baptist
Prophet who preached repentance by the Jordan River and baptized Jesus.
For anyone who wants the courage to point others to Christ and speak the truth.
Meet St. John
St. Joseph
Carpenter of Nazareth from the line of David, husband of Mary and guardian of Jesus.
A model of quiet strength and doing your duty well without needing attention.
Meet St. Joseph
St. Martha of Bethany
Friend of Jesus from Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus.
For hard workers who love hosting and serving others.
Meet St. Martha
St. Mary Magdalene
Disciple from Magdala who stood at the cross and first saw the risen Jesus.
For candidates who want a deep, personal love for Jesus.
Meet St. Mary Magdalene
Mary, the Mother of God
Young Jewish woman of Nazareth who said yes to God and became the mother of Jesus.
For anyone learning to trust God completely. Many candidates take Mary or Marie as their Confirmation name.
Meet Our Lady
St. Photine of Samaria
The Samaritan woman at the well who brought her town to Jesus.
For anyone who feels judged by others and wants to know they are loved by God.
Meet St. Photine
St. Ruth
Moabite widow whose loyalty to Naomi made her the great-grandmother of King David.
For anyone who values loyalty, friendship and family.
Meet St. Ruth
St. Sarah
Wife of Abraham who bore their son Isaac in her old age, as God had promised.
For those who have waited a long time and are learning that nothing is impossible for God.
Meet St. SarahSt. Solomon
Son of David and king of Israel, famed for wisdom, who built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
For those who ask God for wisdom, and a reminder to stay faithful to the end.
Meet St. Solomon
St. Stephen
One of the first deacons in Jerusalem and the first Christian martyr.
For candidates who want to learn to forgive.
Meet St. Stephen
St. Veronica
Woman of Jerusalem who wipes the face of Jesus in the Sixth Station of the Cross.
For photographers and artists, and anyone brave enough to show kindness when others look away.
Meet St. Veronica