Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints

Season 1

Explores the lives and sacrifices of historical saints like Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist, Thomas Becket, Mary Magdalene, Moses the Black, Sebastian, and Maximillian Kolbe, highlighting their acts.

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7 Episodes

Joan of Arc
E1
Joan of ArcJoan of Arc fervently believed that St. Catherine, St. Margaret and St. Michael appeared to her, and told her that she would be the one to deliver her home country of France from the Hundred Years’ War.
John the Baptist
E2
John the BaptistJohn the Baptist is born the son of a Levite, a member of the priestly class, but walks away from his father's traditions; then proclaims the coming of the Messiah, baptizing followers.
Sebastian
E3
SebastianIn the twilight years of the Roman Empire a soldier named Sebastian serves in the Praetorian Guard under the Emperor Diocletian; the Empire is declining and Diocletian is looking to restore it to glory.
Maximilian Kolbe
E4
Maximilian KolbeMaximilian Kolbe was born in Poland at the turn of the 20th century to devout parents; as a child he had a vision of a visit from the Virgin Mary set him on a path toward religious service and martyrdom.
Francis of Assisi
E5
Francis of AssisiIn the early 13th century, Francis, once wealthy and frivolous, is transformed by war. Answering Jesus' call to "rebuild my church," he forms a brotherhood and preaches a life like Christ.
Moses the Black
E6
Moses the BlackIn 4th century Egypt, Moses, a notorious bandit, undergoes a radical transformation after a moment of faith. At a desert monastery, he renounces violence to follow Christ.
Mary Magdalene
E7
Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene, once tormented, finds healing with Jesus of Nazareth. Freed from demons, she becomes his devoted follower, witnessing his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.