1. Huldrych Zwingli (1484)

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Swiss cleric, author, and leader in the Swiss Reformation, which led to significant changes in civil life and state matters in Zürich in the 1520's.

2. John Fisher (1489)

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British Bishop who was martyred for refusing to accept King Henry VIII's authority over the Catholic Church.

3. Cesare Borgia (1475)

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Catholic Cardinal and son of Pope Alexander VI who is best known for being the Duke of Valentinois from 1498 to 1507.

4. Martin Luther (1483)

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German theological scholar and priest who sparked the 16th century Protestant Reformation when he criticized the Catholic Church's sale of indulgence in his 95 theses, which he nailed to the...

5. Aloysius Gonzaga (1568)

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Remembered for his heroic work as a Jesuit, or member of the Roman Catholic Society of Jesus, Gonzaga was canonized after sacrificing his own life to the care of victims...

6. Richard Graves (1715)

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Anglican cleric, author and poet known for his 1773 satirical novel, The Spiritual Quixote.

7. Fanny Allen (1784)

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American nurse who is known for being the first woman from New England to become a Catholic nun.

8. Edward Hawkins (1789)

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English clergyman and professor who served as Provost of Oriel College, Oxford and famously opposed the Oxford Movement.

9. Juhan Leinberg (1970)

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Known as Prophet Maltsvet, he founded the Maltsvetians, a religious sect based in Estonia.

10. George D. Watt (1812)

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The first person in the British Isles to convert to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints.

11. Matthew Hale (1811)

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Religious leader who became the first Bishop of Perth, Australia in 1858 and later served as Bishop of Brisbane.

12. John Humphrey Noyes (1811)

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Social philosopher who founded the socialis Oneida community in New York and coined the term 'Free Love.'

13. Marianne Cope (1838)

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German-born American nun who cared for lepers in Hawaii during the beginning of the 20th century.

14. William Henry O'Connell (1859)

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American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Boston from 1907 to 1944.

15. John A. Ryan (1869)

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Catholic theologian who guided the country through huge societal changes at the turn of the 20th century.

16. William J. Seymour (1970)

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American religious leader who was an African American minister and the initiator of the Pentecostal religious movement.

17. David O McKay (1873)

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This twentieth-century religious leader served as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1951 until his death in 1970. Earlier in his life, he had served...

18. George W. Mundelein (1872)

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Chicago's first cardinal who was called God's Bricklayer for forming the city's first archdiocese: a network of churches, catholic schools and convents.

19. Frederick Smith (1874)

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For three decades, this grandson of Latter Day Saint Movement founder Joseph Smith, Jr. served as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' Prophet-President. Under his leadership,...

20. Holly Furtick (1980)

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Religious leader known as the wife of Steven Furtick. In 2006, they founded Elevation Church, based in Charlotte.

21. James Francis McIntyre (1886)

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American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Los Angeles from 1948 to 1970.

22. Felix Manalo (1886)

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Filipino religious leader who was the founder and first Executive Minister of the Philippines religious organization called Iglesia ni Cristo and incorporated it with the Philippine Government in July 1914.

23. Michael Sopocko (1970)

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Roman Catholic priest who is best known for being the spiritual director of Saint Faustina Kowalska.

24. Richard Cushing (1970)

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American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, who served as Archbishop of Boston from 1944 to 1970.

25. James Parkes (1896)

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Primarily remembered for his dedication to combating antisemitism and promoting religious tolerance among his fellow Christians, this cleric, scholar, and activist published important works titled The Jew and His Neighbour...

26. Samuel L Lewis (1896)

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Known as "Sufi Sam," this American mystic in the Chisti Order of Islamic Sufism became famous for founding the Dances of Universal Peace movement.

27. Harold B. Lee (1899)

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Eleventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the summer of 1972 until his death. He held one of the shortest stints in the church's history.

28. Percy Crawford (1970)

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The first documented televangelist who founded the religious program Youth on the March in 1949.

29. Joseph B. Soloveitchik (1970)

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Talmudic scholar and Rosh Yeshiva of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary who is a mentor and role model for thousands of Jews.

30. Clarence Wiseman (1970)

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The tenth General of The Salvation Army, a position he held from 1974 to 1977.

31. John Francis Dearden (1907)

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American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Detroit from 1958 to 1980.

32. Brian Carn (1989)

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Proclaimed prophet and minister known for his regular revivals and religious video series known as the Visitation. The pseudo televangelist has traveled around the United States to preach the word...

33. Saint Nicholas (1270)

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Remembered for his role in bringing about apparent miracles and for his frequent, secret bestowal of gifts, this fourth-century saint inspired the modern Santa Claus character traditionally associated with the...

34. James Vincent Casey (1914)

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American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Denver, Colorado from 1967 to 1986

35. Junior Ponciano (1970)

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Pastor at the Adoration Tabernacle Church and leader of the Somos Uno Youth Movement.

36. Óscar Romero (1917)

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Former Archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated during Mass in 1980.

37. Lopon Tsechu (1918)

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Religious sophisticate and master of Tibetan Buddhism who is most famous for his teachings and fervent following.

38. John Joseph O'Connor (1920)

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American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of New York from 1984 until his death in 2000.

39. James Aloysius Hickey (1920)

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American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Washington, D.C. from 1980 to 2000.

40. Cardinal John O'Connor (1920)

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Powerful leader of Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of New York from 1984 to 2000.

41. John Howe (1920)

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Anglican priest who is best known for his service as the eighth Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.

42. Francis Quinn (1921)

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American religious leader who became the Roman Catholic bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Sacramento in 1979. 

43. Terence Cooke (1970)

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American Cardinal who was the Archbishop of New York from 1968 to 1983.

44. John L. May (1922)

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American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of St. Louis from 1980 to 1992.

45. Paul H. Dunn (1924)

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American religious leader who was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was considered one of the most dynamic speakers of the general authorities...

46. Russell Nelson (1924)

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American religious leader who was sworn in as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2018. Previously, he was a member of the LDS Church's...

47. Earl Paulk (1970)

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American founder of the Cathedral at Chapel Hill, a charismatic Pentecostal megachurch in Georgia.

48. Noel Jones (1950)

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Pentecostal pastor who led over 17,000 congregation members at the City of Refuge Church, a megachurch in California.

49. Andrew Carter (1984)

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Pastor, author and motivational speaker based in Los Angeles who routinely posts on social media about topics relating to faith and fitness. He started a podcast called Coach Carter's Motivational...

50. Raymond E Brown (1928)

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New York-born Roman Catholic Priest, professor, and Biblical scholar of the Twentieth Century. He wrote over 25 books on biblical matters, including Responses to 101 Questions on the Bible, Death...