For more than two centuries, Butler's Lives of the Saints has been hailed as the authority on the Christian patron saints. Butler's Lives of the Saints remains a remarkable reference source and, through its comprehensive biographies, a valuable aid to devotion and a rich source of historical information.

These four volumes are the classic texts that combine the writing and historical significance of over 2,000 Catholic saints. They are a beautiful tribute to the martyrs, virgins, bishops, widows, and heroes of our time, their life, death, writings, and historical place in the world. ( )