Saint Lazarus
The name Lazarus is shared by several figures venerated as saints in the Catholic tradition. This page briefly describes each; see the individual articles for full details.
Lazarus of Bethany
Saint Lazarus of Bethany was the brother of Mary and Martha, raised from the dead by Jesus after four days in the tomb (John 11). In the Western tradition he is identified with the man who became the first bishop of Marseille, France. He is venerated on December 17 (Roman Rite) and July 29 (Eastern).
Lazarus the Beggar
The poor man Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) who was carried by angels to Abraham's bosom after death is venerated as a saint in some traditions, particularly in the Eastern and Oriental churches. Some Eastern churches observe a feast for him on June 21 or on the Saturday before Palm Sunday (Lazarus Saturday).
Lazarus of Milan
Saint Lazarus of Milan was an early bishop of Milan; very little is recorded of him. He is venerated in the local tradition of Milan.
Lazarus Saturday
In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions, the Saturday before Palm Sunday is Lazarus Saturday, commemorating the raising of Lazarus as a foretaste of the Resurrection; it is not a feast of a saint named Lazarus but of the miracle itself.