Justin —

First comes Mary, then the Apostles:

• Peter
• Paul
• Andrew
• St. James the Greater
• John
• Thomas
• St. James the Less
• Philip
• Bartholomew (Nathaniel)
• Matthew
• Simon and
• Thaddeus (Jude).

Then come the popes after Peter:

• Linus
• Cletus
• Clement
• Sixtus
• Cornelius

After that come early martyrs:

• Bishop Cyprian of Carthage
• St. Lawrence, the deacon
• St. Chrysogonus, a theologian and martyr
• Sts. John and Paul, early martyrs
• and Sts. Cosmas and Damian, 4th century twin physicians and martyrs.

Mary Ann

Hi, Justin —

You said:

• Where can I find information on the saints, martyrs, and others listed in Eucharistic Prayer 1?

With many having the same name (James, John, etc.) it is hard to know which ones are being mentioned.

Any information would be helpful.

More detailed information about the list of saints that Mary Ann listed in the Eucharistic Prayer 1 can be found on the New Advent web site here:

The New Advent web site

You can search for them alphabetically, right below the New Advent logo at the top of this home page.

You said:

• Why were they included?

I'm only guessing here, but I would say they were included for their willingness to die for the Catholic faith [and/or] were renowned for their holiness and learnedness. Because he is the overseer of the Liturgy of the Mass, the Pope decides who makes it in this list.

You might find this page interesting as well:

• Liturgy of the Mass

Hope this helps,

Mike