This is the Saint of the Day list of Saints and Blesseds whose feast day falls on March 18 2023.
👉 Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Saint Edward the Martyr
Saint Anselm of Lucca the Younger
Saint Frigidian of Lucca
Blessed Aimée-Adèle le Bouteiller
Saint Narcissus of Gerona
Saint Braulio of Saragossa
Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
Blessed Celestine of the Mother of God
Saint Salvator of Horta
Blessed Christian O’Conarchy
Blessed John Thules
Blessed Roger Wrenno
Blessed Roger Wrenno, also known as Ruggero, was born in Chorley, Lancashire, England in 1576. He is remembered as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales, and has an additional Memorial on November 22nd.
Despite being a layman in the apostolic vicariate of England, he worked to convert Catholics during the persecutions of James I. On March 16th, 1616, he died as a martyr in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Pope John Paul II beatified him on November 22nd, 1987.
Saint Eucarpius of Nicomedia
St. Eucarpius of Nicomedia served as a pagan soldier in the imperial Roman army and was stationed in Nicomedia, Turkey during the persecutions of Diocletian.
His task was to hunt Christians, but upon getting to know them and their faith, he underwent a conversion. However, he was martyred for his beliefs in 304 at Nicomedia, where he was burned alive.
Saint Trophimus of Nicomedia
St. Trophimus of Nicomedia was a pagan soldier in the imperial Roman army and was stationed in Nicomedia, Turkey during the persecutions of Diocletian.
Like St. Eucarpius, his task was to hunt Christians, but upon learning about their faith, he underwent a conversion. Despite this, he was martyred for his beliefs in 304 at Nicomedia, where he was burned alive.
Martyrs of Nicomedia
The Martyrs of Nicomedia are remembered on March 19th as a group of anonymous Christians who were martyred, either individually or in small groups, by local pagans in the Nicomedia area before the year 300.
It’s possible that they were overlooked in the larger waves of persecutions under Diocletian, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of Christians.
Saint Leobard of Tours
St. Leobard of Tours, also known as Leopardo, Leobardo, Leobardus or Liberd, was a spiritual disciple of St. Gregory of Tours.
He lived as a hermit for more than 20 years near Marmoutier, France. He passed away from natural causes in the year 593 AD.
Saint Egbert of Ripon
St. Egbert of Ripon was a monk who resided at Ripon in England. He died in the year 720 AD, and his relics are currently kept at Ripon in England.
Saint Felix of Gerona
St. Felix of Gerona was a deacon who suffered martyrdom for his faith. He died in the year 307 AD in Gerona, Catalonia, Spain.
Saint Finan of Aberdeen
St. Finan of Aberdeen was a spiritual disciple of St. Kentigern. He died in the year 595 AD.
Other Saints Celebrated Today
- Our Lady of Mercy
- Commaneth of Kilcomenty
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