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Quotations by Saint Ambrose
Quotes written by or attributed to Saint Ambrose of Milan.
Saint Augustine Quotes - Quotations by Saint Augustine of Hippo
A collection of quotations written by St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential philosophers in medieval thought.
Saint Bernard
Bernard's desire to enter a monastery was opposed by his relations, but his resolution to become a monk was not shaken. A five-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Bonaventure
Extensive biography of the saint, philosopher and theologian by Paschal Robinson at the Jacques Maritain Center.
Christian Hagiography
This resource compiled by the Société des Bollandistes includes some helpful bibliographical info.
Celtic & Old English Saints Discussion List
A Yahoo group focusing on the daily lives of the first millennium Saints of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, England, Cornwall, Isle of Man.
The Seafaring Saints
Very attractive site by a devout admirer of early Celtic saints whose religious zeal sent them seeking converts. Site includes a map and segments on Saints Aidan, Brendan, Columba, Columbanus, Patrick and others.
Western Saints Icon Gallery
An extensive collection of orthodox icons, indexed alphabetically by saint, at the St. Hilarion Monastery website. See also their [link url=http://www.odox.net/Icons-Explanation.htmExplanation of Orthodox Icons[/link]

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