Catholic Saint of the Day
St Basilla of Rome, also known as Babilla, was a Christian lady and niece to Emperor Gallienus. She was born in the 3rd century AD, was beheaded, and died as a martyr in 304 AD [Read More …]
Saint Conan of Cornwall Biography Saint Conan of Cornwall Profile. Born: N/A in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: N/A in England.. Feast Day is celebrated on July 23. The Memorial of Saint Conan [Read More …]
St Codrato, also known as Codro, was a Christian who was tied to and torn apart into pieces by horses and died as a martyr. We celebrate his feast day on May 20 every year [Read More …]
St Ethelbert of East Anglia, also known as Aethelbert, Albert or Albright, was the pious and youthful king of East Anglia, England from 779 AD until May 20 794 AD when he was killed after [Read More …]
Blessed Beaudoin of Beaumont Biography Blessed Beaudoin of Beaumont Profile. Born: late 13th century in France, Europe. Worked in the Norbertine monastery of Notre-Dame, Belval, Argonne, France. Died: 1348 AD in the Norbertine monastery of [Read More …]
St Helena was an early Christian who was stoned to death and died as a martyr in the 1st century AD. We celebrate her feast day on May 20 every year in the Catholic Church. [Read More …]
Blessed Basil Hopko Biography Blessed Basil Hopko Profile. Born: April 21 1904 in Slovakia, Europe. Worked in Slovakia. Died: July 23 1976 in Prešov, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia. Feast Day is celebrated on July 23. The [Read More …]
St Hilary of Toulouse was the Bishop of Toulouse, France who died as a martyr in the 4th century AD. We celebrate his feast day on May 20 every year in the Catholic Church. The [Read More …]
St Lucifer of Cagliari, also known as Lucifero Calaritanus, was the Bishop of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. He was born in the 4th century AD in Italy, and died in 370 AD in Cagliari, Italy. We [Read More …]
St Lydia Purpuraria, also known as Lydia of Thyatira, Lydia of Philippi, or Lydia Philippisia, was a Lay business woman dealing with purple cloth. She was born in the 1st century AD in Thyatira in [Read More …]
Saint Apollonius of Rome Biography Saint Apollonius of Rome Profile. Born: N/A in Italy, Europe. Worked in Rome, Italy. Died: N/A in Rome, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on July 23. The Memorial of Saint [Read More …]
St Marcello was a Christian who died as a martyr when molten lead was poured down his throat. We celebrate his feast day on May 20 every year in the Catholic Church. The Memorial of [Read More …]
Saint Anne of Constantinople Biography Saint Anne of Constantinople Profile. Born: 840 AD in Turkey, Asia. Worked in Constantinople. Died: 918 AD in Constantinople. Feast Day is celebrated on July 23. The Memorial of Saint [Read More …]
St Plautilla of Rome was a widow and Mother of Flavia Domitilla of Terracina. She was born in the 1st century AD in Rome, Italy and died in 67 AD. She was baptized by St [Read More …]
St Protasius Chong Kuk-bo, also known as Jeong Guk-Bo, Peurotasio, or Protasio Chong Kuk-bo, was a Christian married layman born in 1799 AD in Songdo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea and died as a martyr on May [Read More …]
St Talaleo of Egea, also known as Taleleo, Thalelaeus, or Thallelaeus, was a Christian Physician born in 265 AD near Mount Lebanon, Phoenicia and died as a martyr in 284 AD in Egea, Macedonia (modern-day [Read More …]
Saint Roque Catalán Domingo Biography Saint Roque Catalán Domingo Profile. Born: January 24 1874 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: July 22 1936 in Hortaleza, Madrid, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Theodore was the Bishop of Pavia from 743 AD to 778 AD when he died. He is the patron saint of Pavia, Italy. We celebrate her feast day on May 20 every year in [Read More …]
St Alexander of Edessa was a Christian born in the 3rd century AD in Edessa, Syria and died as a martyr in Edessa, Syria during Christian persecutions in the reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius [Read More …]
St Asterius of Edessa was an executioner of Christians who later converted to Christianity. He was born in the 3rd century AD in Syria and died in 284 AD at Edessa, Mesopotamia during the Christian [Read More …]
Blessed Ramón María Pérez Sousa Biography Blessed Ramón María Pérez Sousa Profile. Born: August 1 1903 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: July 22 1936 in Montoro, Córdoba, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on [Read More …]
Blessed Jean-Baptiste-Xavier Loir, also called Jacques-Louis of Besançon, was a Catholic priest, born in March 11 1720 in Besançon, Doubs, France and died as a martyr on May 19 1794 at the age of 74 [Read More …]
Blessed Humiliana de’ Cerchi, also known as Umiliana de’ Cerchi, was a Franciscan tertiary who was born in 1220 AD in Florence, Italy, and died on May 19 1246 in Florence, Italy. We celebrate her [Read More …]
Blessed Augustine Novello, also known as Matteo da Termini, Agostino Novello or Augustine of Tarano was a Christian hermit born in 1240 AD in Termini or Tarano, Italy and died on May 19 1309 in [Read More …]
Blessed Alcuin, also known as Albinus, Alrinus, or Flaccus was a Benedictine scholar born in 730 AD in York, England and died on May 19 804 in Tours, France. We celebrate his feast day on [Read More …]
Blessed Józef Czempiel, was a Parish priest in Chorzow-Batory, archdiocese of Katowice, Poland born on September 21 1883 in Jozefka, Piekary Slaskie, Poland and died as a martyr on May 19 1942 in the concentration [Read More …]
Blessed Juan (John) of Cetina was a Franciscan Missionary who was born in the late 14th century AD in Spain. He was beheaded and died as a martyr in 1397 AD in Granada, Spain. We [Read More …]
Blessed Louis Rafiringa, also known as Brother Raphaël or Raffaele Luigi Rafiringa, was a De La Salle Brother born on November 3 1856 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and died on May 19 1919 in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar. [Read More …]
Blessed Lucinio Fontanil Medina, also known as Primitivo of Villamizar, was a Franciscan Capuchin brother who was born on February 12 1884 in Villamizar, León, Spain and died as a martyr on May 19 1937 [Read More …]
Blessed Peter de Duenas was a Franciscan Missionary who was born in 1378 AD at Palencia, Spain. He was beheaded and died as a martyr in 1397 AD in Granada, Spain. We celebrate his feast [Read More …]
Blessed Peter Wright was a Jesuit Catholic priest, born in 1603 in Slipton, Northamptonshire, England and died as a martyr on May 19 1651 at the age of 48 in Tyburn, London, England. We celebrate [Read More …]
St Calocerus of Rome, also called Calogero, Caio, or Calocero was a Christian, born in the 3rd century AD and died as a martyr in 250 AD in Rome during the Christian persecutions under Emperor [Read More …]
Blessed Juan Durán Cintas Biography Blessed Juan Durán Cintas Profile. Born: November 25 1906 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: July 22 1936 in Montoro, Córdoba, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Crispin of Viterbo, also known as Pietro Fioretti or Crispino da Viterbo was a Franciscan lay brother born on November 13 1668 at Viterbo, Italy and died on May 19 1750 of pneumonia at [Read More …]
St Cyriaca of Nicomedia was a Christian lady who was born in the 3rd century AD in Rome, Italy. She was burned to death and died as a martyr in 307 AD at Nicomedia during [Read More …]
Blessed José María Mateos Carballido Biography Blessed José María Mateos Carballido Profile. Born: March 19 1902 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: July 22 1936 in Montoro, Córdoba, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on [Read More …]
St Cyril of Trier was the bishop of Trier, Germany. He was born in the 5th century AD in Germany. After his death, his relics were enshrined in the church of Saint Matthias, Trier, Germany. [Read More …]
Blessed Joaquin Rodríguez Bueno Biography Blessed Joaquin Rodríguez Bueno Profile. Born: August 20 1910 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: July 22 1936 in Almudena, Madrid, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
Blessed Jaime María Carretero Rojas Biography Blessed Jaime María Carretero Rojas Profile. Born: April 27 1911 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: July 22 1936 in Montoro, Córdoba, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on [Read More …]
St Evonio of Auvergne is also known as Enonio, Igonio or Ivonio. We celebrate his feast day on May 19 every year in the Catholic Church. The Memorial of St. Evonio of Auvergne – Feast [Read More …]
Saint Ivo of Kermartin Biography Saint Ivo of Kermartin Profile. Born: 17 October 1253 in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 19 May 1303 in Brittany. Feast Day is celebrated on May 19. The Memorial [Read More …]
Saint Maria Wang Lishi Biography Saint Maria Wang Lishi Profile. Born: 1851 AD in China, Asia. Worked in China. Died: July 22 1900 in Daning, Weixian, Hebei, China. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Parthenius of Rome, also called Partenio was a Christian, born in the 3rd century AD and died as a martyr in 250 AD in Rome during the Christian persecutions under Emperor Decius. We celebrate [Read More …]
Saint Lucia Wang Wangzhi Biography Saint Lucia Wang Wangzhi Profile. Born: 1869 AD in China, Asia. Worked in China. Died: July 22 1900 in Machiazhuang, Weixian, Hebei, China. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Philoterus was a nobleman of Nicomedia who was born in the 3rd century AD in Nicomedia (modern-day Turkey). He was killed and died as a martyr in 303 AD in Nicomedia during the era [Read More …]
Saint Anna Wang Biography Saint Anna Wang Profile. Born: 1886 AD in China, Asia. Worked in China. Died: July 22 1900 in Machiazhuang, Weixian, Hebei, China. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. The Memorial [Read More …]
St Pudens of Rome, also known as Pudencio, was a Roman senator who was baptized by the Apostles and became a Christian in the 1st century AD in Rome. We celebrate his feast day on [Read More …]
St Pudentiana of Rome, also known as Potentiana, was a Christian lady born in the 2nd century AD in Rome who died as a martyr for giving Christian burial to early martyrs who were left [Read More …]
Saint Andreas Wang Tianqing Biography Saint Andreas Wang Tianqing Profile. Born: 1891 AD in China, Asia. Worked in China. Died: July 22 1900 in Machiazhuang, Weixian, Hebei, China. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Theophilus of Corte, also known as Biagio Arrighi or Teofilo, was a Roman Catholic priest born on October 30 1676 in Corte, Corsica, France and died on June 17 1740 at the age of [Read More …]
Pope St Urban I, was the Pope and Bishop of Rome from 222 AD to 230 AD when he died. We celebrate his feast day on May 25 every year in the Catholic Church. Feast [Read More …]
Blessed Burchard of Beinwil was a priest born in the 12th century in Langemat, Muri, Switzerland, and died in 1192 in Beinwil, Switzerland. We celebrate his feast day on May 18 every year in the [Read More …]
Blessed Jan Oprzadek was a Franciscan Priest born on 1297 in March 4 1884 in Koscielec, Krakow, Poland and died on May 18 1942 in the gas chambers of Hartheim, Austria. We celebrate his feast [Read More …]
Blessed Stanislaw Kubski was a Priest born on August 13 1876 in Ksiaz, Wielkopolskie, Poland and died on May 18 1942 in the gas chambers of Dachau, Oberbayern, Germany. We celebrate his feast day on [Read More …]
Saint Dioscorus of Kynopolis was a Lector born in the 3rd century AD in Egypt and died as a martyr in 305 in Kynopolis, Egypt. We celebrate his feast day on May 18 every year [Read More …]
St Elgiva (Ælfgifu) of Shaftesbury was a Queen and mother of King Edwy of the Saxons and King Edgar the Peaceful of England. She was born in the early 10th century and died in 944 [Read More …]
St Eric of Sweden was born around 1120. He was the King of Sweden from 1155 until his death on 18 May 1160 in Uppsala, Sweden. We celebrate his feast day on May 18 every [Read More …]
St Felix of Cantalice was a Capuchin lay brother born in 1515 in Cantalice, Italy and died on May 18 1587 in Rome. We celebrate his feast day on May 18 every year in the [Read More …]
Saint Feredarius of Iona was the Abbot of Iona in Scotland born in the 9th century AD in Ireland and died in 863 AD in Scotland. We celebrate his feast day on May 18 every [Read More …]
Saint Merililaun was a Lector born in the 8th century AD in England and died as a martyr near Rheims, France en route to Rome, Italy on pilgrimage. We celebrate his feast day on May [Read More …]
Saint Ortasio of Alexandria was a Christian in Alexandria, Egypt who was killed and died as a martyr in 341 AD in Alexandria, Egypt. We celebrate his feast day on May 18 every year in [Read More …]
St Potamon of Heraclea was born in the late 3rd century and was bishop of Heraclea, Egypt. He died in 341 AD in Egypt during the persecutions of Christians by emperor Maximinus Daza. We celebrate [Read More …]
St. Serapione of Alexandria Biography St. Serapione of Alexandria Profile. Born: unknown in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 341 in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on May 18. The Memorial of St. Serapione [Read More …]
Saint Venantius of Camerino was born in the 3rd century in Ancona, Italy. He died as a martyr in May 18 250 AD in Camerino, Italy during the persecutions of Emperor Decius. We celebrate his [Read More …]
St. Claudia of Ancyra Biography St. Claudia of Ancyra Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 304 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 18. The Memorial of St. [Read More …]
St. Julitta of Ancyra Biography St. Julitta of Ancyra Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 304 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 18. The Memorial of St. [Read More …]
St. Phaina of Ancyra Biography St. Phaina of Ancyra Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 304 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 18. The Memorial of St. [Read More …]
St. Theodatus of Ancyra Biography St. Theodatus of Ancyra Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 304 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 18. The Memorial of St. [Read More …]
Blessed Antonia Mesina was a teenage girl born on June 21 1919 in Orgosolo, Sardinia, Italy and died as a martyr of purity on May 17 1935 at the age of 16 in Ovadduthai, Orgosolo, [Read More …]
Blessed Bernard of Verdun was a Mercedarian born in the 14th century AD in Verdun, France and died as a martyr in 1408 AD in Tunis, Tunisia. We celebrate his feast day on May 17 [Read More …]
Blessed Ivan Ziatyk, also known as Ivano, John or Johannes, was a Redemptorist born on December 26 1899 in Odrekhiv, in Poland and died as a martyr on May 17 1952 in Ozerlah, Irkhutsk, Russia. [Read More …]
St Cathan of Bute, also known as Cadan, Catan, or Chattan, was a bishop on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. He was born in the 6th century AD in Ireland, died, and buried in Tamlacht, [Read More …]
St Fionnchan of Druim-Eanaigh was a bishop of Druim-Eanaigh, Ireland a place also known as Droma Enaigh, Druim Fes, Druim Fesi, Druim Fess or Findchanus. He was born in the 6th century AD in Ireland. [Read More …]
St Heraclius of Noviodunum, also known as Eraclio, was a Christian who was born in the 4th century AD and died as a martyr in Noviodunum, Mesia (in modern Romania). We celebrate his feast day [Read More …]
St Mailduf of Malmesbury, also known as Maeldulph, Maildubh or Maildulf, was a monk and abbot who founded the monastery at Malmesbury, England. He was born in the 7th century AD in Ireland and died [Read More …]
St Maw was a hermit born in the 6th century AD in Ireland and died in Cornwall, England. We celebrate his feast day on May 17 every year in the Catholic Church. The Memorial of [Read More …]
St Pascal Baylon, also known as Paschal, was a Franciscan lay brother. He was born on May 16 1540 in Torrehermosa, Aragon Spain and died on May 17 1592 at the age of 52 in [Read More …]
St Paul of Noviodunum, also known as Paolo, was a Christian who was born in the 4th century AD and died as a martyr in Noviodunum, Mesia (in modern-day Romania). We celebrate his feast day [Read More …]
St Peter Lieou, also known as Liu Wenyuan Petrus or Baiduo, was a layman missionary who had Converted to Christianity. He was born in 1760 in Guizhou, China and died as a martyr on May [Read More …]
Saint Martyrs of Massilitani Biography Saint Martyrs of Massilitani Profile. Born: N/A in Algeria, Africa. Worked in Africa. Died: N/A in Africa. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. The Memorial of Saint Martyrs of [Read More …]
Saint Elian of Marula Biography Saint Elian of Marula Profile. Born: N/A in Algeria, Africa. Worked in Massylis (Marula), Numidia (in modern Algeria). Died: N/A in Massylis (Marula), Numidia (in modern Algeria). Feast Day is [Read More …]
Saint Andrew of Marula Biography Saint Andrew of Marula Profile. Born: N/A in Algeria, Africa. Worked in Massylis (Marula), Numidia (in modern Algeria). Died: N/A in Massylis (Marula), Numidia (in modern Algeria). Feast Day is [Read More …]
Saint Ajabosus of Marula Biography Saint Ajabosus of Marula Profile. Born: N/A in Algeria, Africa. Worked in Massylis (Marula), Numidia (in modern Algeria). Died: N/A in Massylis (Marula), Numidia (in modern Algeria). Feast Day is [Read More …]
Saint Wandrille of Fontenelle Biography Saint Wandrille of Fontenelle Profile. Born: 600 AD in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 668 AD in France. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. The Memorial of Saint [Read More …]
St Restituta of Carthage was a Christian woman born in Carthage, Tunisia in the 3rd century AD and died as a martyr in either 255 AD or 304 AD in Tunisia during the persecutions of [Read More …]
Saint Theophilus of Cyprus Biography Saint Theophilus of Cyprus Profile. Born: 8th century in Cyprus, Europe. Worked in Cyprus. Died: 789 AD in Cyprus. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. The Memorial of Saint [Read More …]
St Rasso of Grafrath, also known as Ratho of Andechs, was a Benedictine monk. He was born in 900 AD in Bavaria, Germany and died in 953 AD. We celebrate his feast day on May [Read More …]
Saint Syntyche of Philippi Profile. Born: N/A in Afghanistan, Asia. Worked in N/A. Died: N/A in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Silaus of Lucca, also known as Silave, Silan, or Father of the Poor, was a monk, abbot of Saint Brendan’s Abbey and a Bishop in Ireland. He was born in the 11th century AD [Read More …]
Saint Plato of Ancyra Profile. Born: 3rd century in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Ancyra, Galatia (presently Turkey). Died: 306 AD in Ancyra, [Read More …]
St Thethmar, also known as Theodemar, was a Premonstratensian canon who was a Missionary to the Wends in Germany. He was born in the 11th century AD and died in 1152 AD. We celebrate his [Read More …]
Saint Philip Evans Profile. Born: 1645 AD in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in Wales. Died: July 22, 1679 in Cardiff, Wales. Feast Day is celebrated on [Read More …]
St. Adrio of Alexandria Biography St. Adrio of Alexandria Profile. Born: unknown in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 4th century in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on May 17. The Memorial of St. [Read More …]
Saint Basilla of Alexandria Biography Saint Basilla of Alexandria Profile. Born: unknown in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 4th century in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on May 17. The Memorial of Saint Basilla [Read More …]
Blessed Paolo de Lara, born to the nobility. Ordained priest in 1344. helped ransom 209 Christians enslaved by Moors in Granada, Spain. [Read More …]
St. Victor of Alexandria Biography St. Victor of Alexandria Profile. Born: unknown in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 4th century in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on May 17. The Memorial of St. [Read More …]
Saint Pancharius of Besançon, a martyr killed during the persecutions of Arian Emperor Constantius. Bishop of Besançon, France. [Read More …]
St. Aquilinus of Noyon Biography St. Aquilinus of Noyon Profile. Born: unknown in Switzerland, Europe. Worked in Switzerland. Died: 303 in Switzerland. Feast Day is celebrated on May 17. The Memorial of St. Aquilinus [Read More …]
St. Heradius of Noyon Biography St. Heradius of Noyon Profile. Born: unknown in Switzerland, Europe. Worked in Switzerland. Died: 303 in Switzerland. Feast Day is celebrated on May 17. The Memorial of St. Heradius [Read More …]
Saint Movean of Inis-Coosery, Spiritual apprentice of St. Patrick. A monk. Abbot of Inis Coosery in the County Down, Ireland. [Read More …]
Saint Elfleda Biography Saint Elfleda Profile. Born: Early 3rd Century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 286 AD in France. Feast Day is celebrated on October 23. The Memorial of Saint Elfleda – Saint [Read More …]
St. Paul of Noyon Biography St. Paul of Noyon Profile. Born: unknown in Switzerland, Europe. Worked in Switzerland. Died: 303 in Switzerland. Feast Day is celebrated on May 17. The Memorial of St. Paul [Read More …]
Saint Meneleus of Ménat, A monk in Carméry in Auvergne, France. Rebuilt the monastery of Ménat near Clermont, France, and worked as abbot. [Read More …]
Biography Profile. Born: unknown in Palestinian Territories, Asia. Worked in Palestine. Died: unknown in Palestine. Feast Day is celebrated on May 16. Saint of the Day Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of [Read More …]
Saint Elfleda Biography Saint Elfleda Profile. Born: Mid 9th Century in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 936 AD in England. Feast Day is celebrated on October 23. The Memorial of Saint Elfleda – [Read More …]
Blessed Manuela de Jesús Arias Espinosa Profile. Born: July 7, 1904 in Mexico, South America. Worked in Italy. Died: July 22, 1981 in Rome, Italy. [Read More …]
St. Domitius of Amiens Biography Saint Domitius of Amiens Profile. Born: in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: in France. Feast Day is celebrated on October 23. The Memorial of Saint Domitius of Amiens – [Read More …]
Blessed Louis of Mercy, also known as Ludovico della Pieta was a Contemplative Mercidarian born and died in the 14th century AD in Valladolid, Spain. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year [Read More …]
Blessed Michal Wozniak was a catholic priest in Kutno parish in the archdiocese of Warsaw, Poland. He was born on July 28 1875 in Suchým Lesie, Pecice, Mazowieckie, Poland and died as a martyr on [Read More …]
Blessed Vladimir Ghika, also called Ghica was a priest and a convert from Romanian Orthodoxy to Roman Catholicism. He was born on December 25 1873 in Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey and died as a martyr on [Read More …]
Saint Lewine Profile. Born: 4th century in Belgium, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 4th century in England. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Carantac, also known as Carantog, Caimach, Carnath, Cairnach or Carantoc was an abbot born in the 5th century AD in Wales and died in 5th century AD. We celebrate his feast day on May [Read More …]
St Carantoc, also known as Carantock, Carannog, Carantocus or Carentoc was an abbot born in the 6th century AD in Wales and died in 6th century AD. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 [Read More …]
St Abdas of Cascar, also known as Audas of Cascar was the Bishop of Cascar in Persia born in the 4th century AD and died in 420 AD at Ledan, Persia. We celebrate his feast [Read More …]
St Andrew Bobola, also called the Apostle of Lithuania and the “hunter of souls, was a Jesuit missionary. He was born in 1591 in Strachocina, Poland and died on May 16 1657 in Janów, Belarus. [Read More …]
St Annobert of Séez, also known as Alnobert or Alnobertus was a Benedictine monk in Almeneches and the Bishop of Séez, France. He was born in the 7th century AD in France and died in [Read More …]
St Brendan the Navigator was an abbot and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He was born in 484 AD in Ciarraighe Luachra near Tralee, Ireland and died in 577 AD in Annaghdown, Ireland. [Read More …]
Saint Joseph of Palestine Profile. Born: N/A in Palestinian Territories, Asia. Worked in Palestine. Died: 356 AD in Palestine. Feast Day is celebrated [Read More …]
St. Diocletian of Osimo Biography St. Diocletian of Osimo Profile. Born: unknown in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: unknown in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on May 16. The Memorial of St. Diocletian [Read More …]
St Felix of Uzalis was born in Uzalis in North Africa and died as a martyr in Uzalis in North Africa. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year in the Catholic Church. [Read More …]
Saint Jerome of Pavia Profile. Born: 8th century in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 787 AD in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Fidolus of Aumont, also known as Phal, Fal, Fidolo or Fidouls was an abbot of Aumont Abbey near Troyes, France. He was born in the 5th century AD in Auvergne, France and died in [Read More …]
St Fiorenzo of Osimo was born in Osimo, Italy and died as a martyr in Osimo, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year in the Catholic Church. The Memorial of St. [Read More …]
Blessed Jacques Lombardie Profile. Born: December 1, 1737 in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: July 22, 1794 in aboard the prison ship [Read More …]
St Fort of Bordeaux, also known as Forannan, was the First Bishop of Bordeaux, France and died as a martyr. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year in the Catholic Church. The [Read More …]
St Francoveus, also known as Franchy was a monk at Saint Martin de la Bretonnière (modern Sainte Maire, Nièvre), France. He was born in the 7th century AD and died in Nivernais region near Nevers, [Read More …]
St Gennadius of Uzalis died as a martyr in Uzalis in North Africa. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year in the Catholic Church. The Memorial of St. Gennadius of Uzalis – [Read More …]
St Germerius of Toulouse, also known as Germier was the Bishop of Toulouse, France. He was born in 480 AD in Angoulême, France and died in 560 AD in Dux, France. We celebrate his feast [Read More …]
Saint Cyril of Antioch Profile. Born: 3rd century in Turkey, Asia. Worked in Turkey. Died: 280 AD in Antioch. Feast Day is celebrated on July 22. [Read More …]
St Hilary of Pavia was the Bishop of Pavia, Italy born in the 4th century AD in Italy and died in 376 AD in Pavia, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every [Read More …]
St Honorius of Amiens, also called Honoratus, was the seventh bishop of Amiens. He was born in the 6th century AD in Port-le-Grand, France and died in 600 AD in Amiens. We celebrate his feast [Read More …]
Saint Claudius Marius Victorinus of Saussaye Profile. Born: N/A in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: N/A in France. Feast Day is celebrated [Read More …]
Blessed Benno of Osnabruck Profile. Born: 11th century in Germany, Europe. Worked in Osnabruck, Germany. Died: 1088 AD in Iburg Abbey and Castle, Bad Iburg [Read More …]
St Peregrine of Auxerre, also called Peregrinus, was the first bishop of Auxerre. He was born in the 3rd century AD in Rome and died as a martyr in 261 AD in Bouhy, France. We [Read More …]
Saint Baudry of Montfaucon Profile. Born: 7th century in France, Europe. Worked in Verdun, France.. Died: 7th century in France. Feast Day [Read More …]
Blessed Augustine Fangi Profile. Born: 1430 AD in Italy, Europe. Worked in Biella, Piedmont, Italy. Died: July 22, 1493 in Venice, Italy. Feast Day is [Read More …]
St Peregrinus of Terni was the Bishop of Terni, Italy born in the 1st century AD in Italy and died in 138 AD in Terni, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every [Read More …]
Saint Andrew of Antioch Profile. Born: 3rd century in Turkey, Asia. Worked in Antioch (present day Turkey). Died: 280 AD in Antioch (present day Turkey). [Read More …]
St Possidius of Calama was the Bishop of Calama, Numidia. He was born in the 4th century in Numidia, Algeria and died in 440 AD in Mirandola, Apulia, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on [Read More …]
Saint Anastasius of Schemarius Profile. Born: N/A in Russia, Europe. Worked in Schemaris fortress, Caucasus mountains. Died: 662 AD in Schemaris fortress, [Read More …]
St Primael of Quimper was a hermit born in the 5th century AD in the British Isles and died in Brittany, France. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year in the Catholic [Read More …]
St. Simon Stock Biography St. Simon Stock Profile. Born: 1165 AD in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 16 May 1265 in France. Feast Day is celebrated on May 16. The Memorial of [Read More …]
St Ubaldus Baldassini, also called Ubaldo or Ubald, was the Bishop of Gubbio. He was born in 1085 in Gubbio near Ancona, Umbria, Italy and died on May 16 1160 at Gubbio. We celebrate his [Read More …]
St Victorian of Isauria was born in Isauria, Asia Minor and died as a martyr in Isauria, Asia Minor. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year in the Catholic Church. The Memorial [Read More …]
Biography Martyrs of Maleville Profile. Born: unknown in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 1563 in France. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15. Saint of the Day Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, [Read More …]
St. Isaac of Persia Biography St. Isaac of Persia Profile. Born: unknown in Iran, Asia. Worked in Persia. Died: late 3rd century in Persia. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15. The Memorial of [Read More …]
St. Bohtiso of Persia Biography St. Bohtiso of Persia Profile. Born: unknown in Iran, Asia. Worked in Persia. Died: late 3rd century in Persia. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15. The Memorial of [Read More …]
Blessed Clemente of Bressanone was a Franciscan friar minor born in the 17th century AD in Italy, murdered and died as a martyr on May 15 1655 AD near San Secondo di Pinerolo, Italy. We [Read More …]
Blessed Diego of Valdieri was a Franciscan friar minor. He was born in the late 17th century AD in Valdieri, Italy and died in May 15 1655 AD near San Secondo di Pinerolo, Italy. We [Read More …]
Blessed Joan Montpeó Masip was a Seminarian born on October 31 1918 in Borges del Camp, Tarragona, Spain and died as a martyr on May 15 1938 in Riudecols, Tarragona, Spain during the Spanish Civil [Read More …]
St Achilles of Larissa, also known as Achillius, Achillas or Achilius was the metropolitan bishop of Larissa in Thessaly, Greece. He was born in the 3rd century AD in Greece and died in 330 AD [Read More …]
St Adiutor of Campania, also known as Adjutor or Adiutore, was Priest born in North Africa and died in Campania, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the Catholic Church. [Read More …]
Blessed Frederic Codina Picasso, a martyr in the Spanish Civil War. A priest and member of the Claretians. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
St Alvardo was a wealthy merchant born in the 10th century AD in Norway and died as a martyr on May 15 1043 AD. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in [Read More …]
Blessed Agrícola Rodríguez García de Los Huertos Profile. Born: March 18, 1896 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Toledo, Spain. Died: July 21, 1936 in Mora, [Read More …]
St Bercthun of Beverley was a Benedictine abbot born in the late 7th century AD in Beverley, England and died in May 15 733 AD in England. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 [Read More …]
Saint Victor of Africa Profile. Born: N/A in Afghanistan, Africa. Worked in Africa. Died: N/A in Africa. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
Saint Stercorius of Africa Profile. Born: N/A in Afghanistan, Africa. Worked in Africa. Died: N/A in Africa. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
Saint Saphus of Africa Profile. Born: N/A in Afghanistan, Africa. Worked in Africa. Died: N/A in Africa. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
St Caecilius of Granada is the patron saint of Granada, Spain, born in the 1st century AD in Spain and died as a martyr in Granada, Spain. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 [Read More …]
Saint Motanus of Africa Profile. Born: N/A in Afghanistan, Africa. Worked in Africa. Died: N/A in Africa. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
Saint Hugal of Africa, among six Christians who were martyred for their beliefs as a group. Apart from their names no other details about [Read More …]
St Caesarea of Otranto was a hermit born in the 14th century AD in Italy and died in a cave near Otranto, Italy. We celebrate her feast day on May 15 every year in the [Read More …]
Saint Emilian of Africa, among six Christians who were martyred for their beliefs as a group. Apart from their names no other details about [Read More …]
St Cassius of Clermont was a priest born in the 3rd century AD in France and died as a martyr in 264 AD in Clermont in Auvergne, France. We celebrate his feast day on May [Read More …]
St Colman Mc O’Laoighse, also known as Columbanus Mc O’Laoighse, was an abbot born in the 6th century AD in Ireland. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the Catholic Church. [Read More …]
St Wastrada Profile. Born: N/A in Netherlands, Europe. Worked in Netherlands. Died: 760 AD in Netherlands. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. Saint of the Day Saint Wastrada Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, [Read More …]
St Ctesiphon of Verga was a 1st century spiritual student of the Apostles who died as a martyr in Spain. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the Catholic Church. The [Read More …]
St Euphrasius of Andújar was a 1st-century missionary to Spain and died in Illiturgis, Spain. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the Catholic Church. The Memorial of St. Euphrasius of [Read More …]
St Gerebernus, also known as Gerebern, Genebern, Genebrard, Gereborn, Gerebran, Gerebrand or Herbern was an elderly priest born in the 7th century AD in Ireland and died as a martyr in the 7th century in [Read More …]
Saint Simeon Salus Profile. Born: N/A in Syria, Europe. Worked in Emesa (modern Homs), Syria.. Died: N/A in Syria. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
St Hesychius of Gibraltar was a missionary to Spain born in the 1st century AD and died as a martyr. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the Catholic Church. The [Read More …]
Saint Praxides of Rome Profile. Born: N/A in Italy, Europe. Worked in Rome, Italy. Died: 164 AD in Rome, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
St Hilary of Galeata was a hermit born in 476 AD in Tuscany, Italy and died on May 15 558 at the age of 82 in Lugo, Spain. We celebrate his feast day on May [Read More …]
Blessed Parthenius of Thessaly Profile. Born: 18th century in Greece, Europe. Worked in Greece. Died: 1777 AD in Greece. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
Saint Justus of Troyes Profile. Born: 3rd century in France, Europe. Worked in Troyes, Gaul (modern France). Died: 273 AD in France. Feast Day is July 21. [Read More …]
St Maximus of Clermont was a priest born in the 3rd century AD in France and died as a martyr in 264 AD in Clermont in Auvergne, France. We celebrate his feast day on May [Read More …]
St Nicholas the Mystic was the Patriarch of Constantinople born in 852 AD in the Italian Peninsula and died in 925 AD. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the Catholic [Read More …]
Saint Jucundinus of Troyes Profile. Born: 3rd century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 273 AD in France. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
St Rheticus of Autun also called Rheticius, Reticius or Rhétice was the bishop of Autun from 310 AD. He was born in the late 3rd century AD in Rome, Italy and died in 334 AD. [Read More …]
Blessed Juan de Zambrana Profile. Born: N/A in Spain, Europe. Worked in Guatamala. Died: 16th century in Guatamala. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
St Rupert of Bingen was the son of St Bertha of Bingen and a young hermit born on 712 AD in Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany and died in 732 AD in Bingen (Rupertsberg), Germany. We [Read More …]
St Secundus of Avila was a missionary and a 1st-century AD spiritual student of the Apostles who died as a martyr in Spain. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the [Read More …]
Saint John of Moyenmoutier, the twin brother to St. Benignus. A monk in Moyenmoutier. Spiritual apprentice of St. Hidulphus. [Read More …]
St Simplicius of Sardinia, also known as Simplicius of Fausania and Simplicius of Olbia, was First bishop of Gallura, Italy born in the 3rd century AD. He was buried alive and died as a martyr [Read More …]
St Sophia of Rome, is the patron saint invoked against late frosts. She was born in the 3rd century AD in Italy and died as a martyr in 304 AD in Rome, Italy. We celebrate [Read More …]
Saint John of Edessa Profile. Born: 6th century in Syria, Asia. Worked in Syria. Died: 6th century in Syria. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
St Victorinus of Clermont was a senator and a convert to Christianity, born in the 3rd century AD in France and died as a martyr in 264 AD in Clermont in Auvergne, France. We celebrate [Read More …]
Saint Iosephus Wang Yumei, a martyr and layman in the apostolic vicariate of Southeastern Zhili, China. Killed during the Boxer rebelion. [Read More …]
Saint Bohtiso of Persia Biography Saint Bohtiso of Persia Profile. Born: unknown in Iran, Asia. Worked in Persia. Died: 3rd century in Persia. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15. The Memorial of Saint Bohtiso [Read More …]
Blessed Gabriel Pergaud Profile. Born: October 29, 1752 in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: July 21, 1794 in France. Feast Day is July 21. [Read More …]
St. Andrew of Troas Biography St. Andrew of Troas Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 250 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15. The Memorial of St. Andrew [Read More …]
St Denysa of Troas, also known as Dionysia, was born in the 3rd century AD in Turkey, beheaded, and died as a martyr in 250 AD in Alexandria Troas, Turkey. We celebrate his feast day [Read More …]
St. Paul of Troas Biography St. Paul of Troas Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 250 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15. The Memorial of St. Paul [Read More …]
St Peter of Lampsacus was a Christian born in the 3rd century AD in Turkey, beheaded and died as a martyr in 250 AD in Lampsacus, Asia Minor. We celebrate his feast day on May [Read More …]
Saint Eternus of Evreux Profile. Born: N/A in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 660 AD in France. Feast Day is celebrated on July 21. [Read More …]
Saint Eleutherius of Marseille Profile. Born: 3rd century in Afghanistan, Asia. Worked in France. Died: 290 AD in Marseilles, France. Feast Day is July 21.
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Saint Daniel the Prophet, wrote the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. A writer and one of the four great prophets in the Old testament. [Read More …]
Saint Corona of Marseille Profile. Born: 3rd century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 290 AD in Marseille, France. Feast Day July 21. [Read More …]
Saint Claudius of Troyes, a Roman officer in the army of Aurelius. Received St. Julia of Troyes as a slave and war booty. She asked him not to rape [Read More …]
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