Wednesday

September 1

Ordinary TimeGreen

Luna Nova

Saints

41 records

Saint GilesSaintGiles, also known as Aegidius, Aegidus, Aigeides, Aigigios, Egidio, Egidius, Egydius, Gil, Gilg, Gilgen, Gilgian, Gilles, Ilg, Ilgen, Jilg,…Athens, Greece Exiles of CampaniaSaintThe Exiles of Campania were a group of twelve priests hailing from northern Africa who were exiled into Italy by Arian Vandals during the…Campania Saint Sinicius of ReimsSaintHe collaborated closely with another revered saint, Saint Sixtus of Reims, in spreading the teachings of Christianity and building a…France Saint Lupus of SensSaintFrom an early age, Lupus demonstrated a strong love for Christ and the Church.Near Orleans, Gaul (in modern France)Our Lady of MontevergineSaintThis term typically refers to an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, often depicted holding the Christ Child, which has been "inculturated"…Montevergine Saint Verena of ZurichSaintShe was Baptized by Bishop Charemon and was known to be related to one of the soldiers of the Theban Legion.Thebes, Egypt Saint Priscus of CapuaSaintWhile there are limited historical records about his life, various traditions and legends have been passed down over the centuries.Capua Saint Tammarus of CampaniaSaintBorn in the 5th century, Tammarus dedicated his life to serving God and his people with unwavering faith and devotion.Campania Saint Nivard of RheimsSaintHe belonged to the ruling Merovingian family and had close ties to royalty, being the brother-in-law of King Childeric II of Austria.Near Reims, Gaul (modern France)Saint Terentian of TodiSaintMartyrHe served as a dedicated priest and later became the Bishop of Todi, a vibrant city located in the Umbria region of Italy.Todi Saint RegulusSaintHe was born in North Africa and dedicated his life to the service of God.North Africa Saint Sixtus of RheimsSaintHe served in this position from approximately 260 to 280 AD.Rheims Saint Vindonius of CampaniaSaintHis unwavering commitment to preaching and practicing the true Catholic faith, which clashed with the Arian heresy, ultimately led to his…Campania Saint Arcanus of SansepolcroSaintHe is celebrated for his devout dedication to the faith and his notable contributions to the establishment of a Benedictine monastery in…Italy Saint Felix of SentianumSaintBorn in Sentianum, Italy, around the year 303, Saint Felix's life and untimely death serve as a testament to his unwavering faith and…Sentianum Saint Donatus of SentianumSaintHe is believed to have been born in Nicomedia, located in present-day Turkey, in the third century.Sentianum Saint Vincent of XaintesSaintHe is revered as a martyr for his unwavering commitment to his faith and his tireless efforts in spreading the teachings of Christianity.Toledo, Spain Saint Heraclius of CampaniaSaintNot much is known about his early life or his exact date of birth, but his life is most remembered for the sufferings he endured for the…Campania

23 moreShow less

Blesseds

29 records

Blessed Giuliana Of CollaltoBlessedBlessed Giuliana of Collalto, also known as Juliana, was born in 1186 in Collalto, Susegana, Treviso, Italy, to Count Rambaldo VI and…Collalto, Susegana, Treviso, Italy Blessed Josep Samsó Y EliasBlessedHe grew up in the town of Rubí and led a remarkable life dedicated to his faith and the service of others.Castellbisball, Valles, Barcelona, Spain Blessed Simone PonceBlessedBorn in Spain, his exact birthdate and place are not known but it is believed to be in the Andalusia region of modern Spain.Spain Blessed Luigi ConcisoBlessedNot much is known about his early life, including his birth details, but his contributions to the Mercedarian order and his valiant acts in…Blessed Giustino Of ParisBlessedBlessed Giustino of Paris, also known as Justin of Paris, was a renowned figure of the 14th century who dedicated his life to the service…Paris, France Blessed Giovanna SoderiniBlessedFrom a young age, she displayed a profound spiritual inclination.Florence, Italy Blessed Pedro Rivera Y RiveraBlessedHe entered the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual and took the name Pedro upon joining the order.Villacreces, Spain Blessed Carmen Moreno BenítezBlessedShe was blessed to be part of a wealthy and devout Christian family.Villamartín, Cádiz, Spain Blessed Douceline Of DigneBlessedBlessed Douceline of Digne, also known as Douceline of Hyères and Douceline of Marseille, was born in 1214 in Digne-les-Bains, Provence, in…Digne-les-Bains, Provence (in modern France)Blessed Joaquim Pallerola FeuBlessedHe was born on 2 July 1892 in La Seu d’Urgell, Lleida, Spain.La Seu d’Urgell, Lleida, Spain Blessed José Prats SanjuánBlessedHe was born on 31 July 1874 in Catí, a municipality in the province of Castellón, Spain.Catí, Castellón, Spain Blessed Giles Of CastanedaBlessedBlessed Giles of Castaneda, also known as Giles of Castañeda, was a Benedictine Cistercian monk and the Abbot of the monastery of San…Spanish Blessed Colomba Of Mount BrancastelloBlessedBlessed Colomba of Mount Brancastello, also known as Colomba of Pagliara, was born in the year 1100 in Pagliara, Teramo, Italy.Pagliara, Teramo, Italy Blessed Manuel Mateo CalvoBlessedHe was born on October 5, 1902, in the town of Aliaga, Teruel, Spain.Aliaga, Teruel, Spain Blessed Juan José Egea RodríguezBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and was ordained a priest of the diocese of Almería on June 9, 1900.Zurgena, Almeria, Spain Blessed Amparo Carbonell MuñozBlessedShe came from a humble peasant family and received her education at a convent of the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians sisters near her…Alboraya, Valencia, Spain Blessed Pio Ruiz De La TorreBlessedHe was born on July 9, 1909, in Freno de Rodilla, Burgos, Spain.Freno de Rodilla, Burgos, Spain Blessed Alfonso Sebastiá ViñalsBlessedHe grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed great piety and dedication to his faith from a young age.Valencia, Spain

11 moreShow less

Martyrologium Romanum

Roman Martyrology

The Church's daily register of the saints and martyrs commemorated on this date.

A saint for your morning

Receive one short saint story in your inbox each day.

Daily email. Unsubscribe anytime.