An invaluable work of reference, this Penguin dictionary gives an account of the lives and legends of the major saints, many of whom have played important roles in history, as well as those who are less well-known.

Containing a number of new entries, the third edition brings together information on men and women ranging from the Biblical saints to the recently canonized, with wide coverage of the saints of Great Britain and Ireland. The aim is to be as historically informative as possible, with entries giving details of the saints' work and life stories, dates of birth, death, canonization and feast days. and emblems and especial patronage.

The book stresses the saints' remarkable variety of human activity, social origin and personal history. It reveals a host of fascinating individuals who 'deserve the sympathetic and understanding attention of all, whether professing Christians or not'. For anyone wanting to check a reference or seeking inspiration, this dictionary will prove to be an indispensable source.

THIRD EDITION