This is the Saint of the Day list of Saints and Blesseds whose feast day is March 22 2024.
👉Saint Nicholas Owen
Blessed Clemens August von Galen
Blessed Bronislaw Komorowski
Saint Epaphroditus of Terracina
Blessed Marian GĂłrecki
Blessed Hugolinus Zefferini
Saint Benevenuto Scotivoli of Osimo
Saint Basil of Ancyra
Blessed François-Louis Chartier
Saint Lea of Rome
St Lea of Rome was born to the wealthy nobility and died of natural cause in 384 AD as a patronage of widows.
She lived and was married in Rome, Italy, and later became a widow. She supported the house run by St Marcella, working as a menial servant, and later served as the group’s superior.
In addition, she was known for her austere lifestyle and extreme penances. St Jerome wrote a panegyric in her honor.
Saint Darerca
St Darerca died in the 5th century. She was a sister of St Patrick, a wife to Conis and a mother of nineteen children, ten of whom became bishops and they include St Mel of Ardagh, St Sechnall, and St Rioc.
She was reported to have been a miracle worker and to have the gift of prophecy. Her history is obscured by legend. Additionally, she is the patron Saint of Valentia Island, Ireland.
Saint Octavian of Carthage
St Octavian of Carthage, also known as Octavius or Ottaviano, was martyred in 484 AD at Carthage, North Africa.
He was an archdeacon at Carthage, North Africa. Additionally, he was martyred with several thousand of his flock in the persecutions of the Arian Vandal King Hunneric.
Saint Callinica of Galatia
St Callinica of Galatia, also known as Callinicus, was martyred in 250 AD in Galatia, Asia Minor (part of modern Turkiye).
She was a wealthy woman in Galatia, Asia Minor (part of modern Turkiye). She used to visit and comfort Christians imprisoned for their faith and sadly she was martyred for doing so.
Saint Avitus of PĂ©rigord
St Avitus of Périgord died of natural causes in 518 AD. He was a soldier in the army of Alaric. He was captured at the Battle of Vouillé and taken to Paris, France.
When he was released he became a monk in Poitou, France, and then a hermit in the area of Perigord and Ruffec.
Saint Harlindis of Arland
St Harlindis of Arland died of natural causes in 745 AD. She was a daughter of Count Arland, a sister of St Belindis, and a nun.
Additionally, she helped found an abbey in Belgium and served as its first abbess. Corresponded for many years with St Boniface and St Willibrord of Echternach.
Saint Basilissa of Galatia
St Basilissa of Galatia was martyred in 250 in Galatia, Asia Minor (part of modern Turkiye). She was a wealthy woman in Galatia, Asia Minor (part of modern-day Turkiye).
She also used to visit and comfort Christians imprisoned for their faith but sadly she was martyred for doing so.
Saint Paul of Narbonne
St Paul of Narbonne died of natural causes in 250 AD. He was a third-century priest, ordained in Rome, Italy, and a missionary to Gaul.
He was very successful in Narbonne, France but later, he was buried on the Via Domitia outside Narbonne, France.
Saint Trien of Killelga
St Trien of Killelga was also known as Trienan of Killelga. He was a fifth-century spiritual student of St Patrick and a missionary abbot of the monastery in Killelga, Ireland.
Saint Saturninus the Martyr
St Saturninus the Martyr was martyred in northwest Africa with nine Christian companions whose names are still unknown.
Saint Deghitche
St Deghitche was also known as Deghitghi, Degithea or Geghia. She was listed on several early Irish calendars and martyrologies, but no information about her has survived.
Saint Failbhe of Iona
St Failbhe of Iona was born in Ireland and died in 680 AD. He was a brother of St Finan of Rath, a monk, and an abbot of Iona Abbey.
Other Saints of the Day for March 22 2024
- Antonio Cocq
- Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso
- Antonio Rubino
- Our Lady of the Seven Veils
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