Top 10 Royal Saints

Many Christians are familiar with such famous martyred saints as Joan of Arc, but a number of other influential saints are not known for being martyred. These saints’ claim to fame comes largely from their positions as king or queens. This list covers the ten most historically significant monarchs canonized by a Christian church.

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10. St. Balthild of Ascania (626 – January 30, 680)
9. St. Charles I (November 19, 1600 – January 30, 1649)
8. St. Edward the Confessor (1003–05 to January 5, 1066)
7. St. Emma Kalanikaumakaamano Kaleleonalani Na’ea Rooke (January 2, 1836 – April 25, 1885)
6. St. Jadwiga (1373/4 – July 17, 1399)
5. St. Louis IX (April 25, 1214 – August 25, 1270)
4. St. Clotilde (475–545)
3. St. Alfred the Great (849 – October 26, 899)
2. St. Stephen I (967 /969/975 – August 15, 1038)
1. St. Charlemagne (c. 742 – January 28, 814)

Source/Further reading:

[bethdibartolomeo]

I love reading about the saints, especially as a Catholic. I just wish we could learn more about the saints on a regular basis than just seeing their names listed in the missals for each day.


I did get to read a fictionalized account of Jadwiga recently as well, as she's featured in part of James Michener's novel Poland.

[jeffhoadley]

Just wanted to say I'm a big fan of what you guys and gals do on this and all the other great channels. Thanks and keep it up.

[soulsring]

I can’t be the only one that thinks all those paintings and manuscript artworks look badass??!

[Ichsukatanuka]

Saint Keanu of Reeves, patron saint of Badassery.

[Bddsp]

You should check out Isabel of Aragon, queen of Portugal (Rainha Santa Isabel) and the miracle of the roses
Just an honourable mention haha

[KennethHopkins]

You missed St Helene of the cross mother of Emperor Constantine.

[alexiswelsh]

What about Olga the Saint? She was a badass! True she murdered a lot of people and burned a village to the ground, but she taught them a lesson!

[jamesblankenship]

Great video! I would like to see a biographics video on Alfred of Wessex.

[nawman]

If you're interested in this kind of history you may enjoy "The Last Kingdom" on netflix rn

[ddpmk]

I don’t think these kings were more important than the Emperor Saint Constantine the Great and Emperor Saint Theodosius the Great, both of them Roman emperors. They should have been included here.

[dreamingstar]

Sounds like someone is sucking up air through a straw near the mic. Please figure out what's causing all these distracting background noises!

[elenin.]

Oh! Come on!
St. Constantine the Great, Emperor of the Romans and his mother Empress Helena who made Christianity an official religion after centuries or persecution.

[IronBahamut]

The title "Anti-Pope" sounds kind badass.

[dominicksebastien]

They don't make 'em like this no more.

[davidwhite]

You missed Saint Kentigern or Mungo as he is known in Scotland

[Marco_Onyxheart]

That weird background noise is back again

[nikosmnima]

Roman Emperors such as Constantine the Great and other Kings of the Byzantine Empire are missing. The contribution of these is significant considering that they spread Christianity to Ukrainians, Russians Bulgarians and so on. Also, they managed to create a powerful empire at the south east Europe, which was like a wall protecting the west European kingdoms (such as the Holy Roman Empire) from the east threats.

[wadewilson]

Simon I gotta ask is your name a moniker? You know like a stage name or pen name? Don't wanna know real name I'm just curious if that is your real name

[lucasdini]

St. Adelaide empress, St. King Olaf II and St. Costantino the Great ?

[debbiemajorphotography]

You are wearing a wedding ring now; Congratulations !!!