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A missionary who traveled with Paul and founded the church in Cyprus, where tradition holds he was martyred in 61. Feast day: June 11.

One of the 12 apostles, also known as Nathanael, believed to have been martyred by being flayed alive. Feast day: Aug. 24.

A fourth-century Cappadocian monastic and bishop, and one of the earliest theologians to insist on the divinity of the Holy Spirit. Feast day: June 14.

See Book of Common Prayer.

A 12th-century archbishop of Canterbury and martyr. Tradition holds he was murdered after King Henry II said, «Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?» Feast day: Dec. 29.

An eighth-century English monk, priest, theologian, and historian, who wrote the seminal «Ecclesiastical History of the English people.» Also known as Bede the Venerable. Feast day: May 25.

A sixth-century Italian monastic and author of the Rule of Benedict, the foundation for Benedictine spirituality. Feast day: July 11.

A guide for monastic living based on the Rule of St. Benedict, emphasizing a balanced rhythm of contemplative and communal prayer alongside work that benefits the community.

A blessing pronounced by a bishop or priest at the conclusion of a worship service.

An Episcopal seminary within Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1854 and became a full partner with Yale in 1971.