Saint Alban of Mainz
An African priest fleeing Vandal persecutions, Alban traveled to Rome before being sent to evangelize Gaul. Settled in Mainz, he combated Ar…
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Saint Amator (Rocamadour)
Identified with the Zacchaeus of the Gospel and husband of Saint Veronica, Saint Amateur retired in the 1st century to the rocks of Quercy. …
Saint Anaclet
A Pope of Greek origin born in Athens, Saint Anaclet governed the Church for more than nine years in the 1st century. A disciple of Saint Pe…
Saint Aphrodisius of Béziers
Originally from Egypt, where he is said to have welcomed the Holy Family, Aphrodise became a disciple of Christ and later a companion of the…
Saint Ausonius of Angoulême
First bishop of Angoulême in the 1st century, Ausone was baptized by Saint Martial before evangelizing the Angoumois region. He converted lo…
Saint Austremonius (Stremoine)
Sent by Saint Peter in the 1st century, Saint Austremoine is the first bishop and apostle of Auvergne. After evangelizing Clermont and the N…
Saint Barnabas (Joseph)
A Levite from Cyprus, Barnabas was one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ and a missionary companion of Saint Paul. As the first bishop …
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr
An apostle from Galilee, Saint Bartholomew evangelized Arabia, India, and Armenia after the Ascension. He converted King Polymius before bei…
Saint Clair of Aquitaine
Saint Clair, considered one of the first apostles of Aquitaine and the first bishop of Albi, is said to have been sent from Rome during apos…
Saint Clement of Rome (Pope and Martyr)
The third successor of Saint Peter, Clement was a Roman pontiff exiled to Crimea by Trajan for his faith. There, he performed the miracle of…
Saint Cletus
The fourth pope of the Church, Cletus succeeded Saint Linus in 77. He organized the twenty-five parishes of Rome and founded the first Chris…
Saint Cornelius (Cornelius the Centurion)
A Roman centurion in Caesarea in the 1st century, Cornelius is the first Gentile converted to Christianity after an angelic vision. Guided b…
Saint Crescent
A disciple of Saint Paul in the 1st century, Crescent was sent to evangelize Galatia before founding the Church of Vienne in Dauphiné. He is…
Dedication of Our Lady of the Doms
The Notre-Dame des Doms basilica in Avignon is said to have been founded in the 1st century by Saint Martha, during the lifetime of the Virg…
Saint Demetrius of Gap
A disciple of the apostles sent from Asia by Peter and Paul, Saint Demetrius arrived in Provence under Emperor Claudius. As the first Bishop…
Saint Dismas (The Penitent Thief)
A former bandit leader who spared the Holy Family during the Flight into Egypt, Dismas was crucified alongside Jesus. He obtained his conver…
Saint Eutropius (Ytrope)
The first bishop of Saintes in the 1st century, Eutropius was, according to legend, a Persian prince converted after seeing Christ. Sent by …
Saint Exuperius (Spirius)
A Roman nobleman sent by Pope Saint Clement, Saint Exupère (or Spire) became the first bishop of Bayeux. He evangelized Lower Normandy throu…
Saint Flour
A disciple of Jesus sent by Saint Peter, Flour evangelized Gallia Narbonensis, Lodève, and Aquitaine. He concluded his mission at Mont Indic…
Saint Front (Fronto) of Lycaonia
An Israelite from Lycaonia and one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ, Saint Front was sent by Saint Peter to evangelize Gaul. As the fi…
Saint Gatian
A disciple of the Apostles sent to evangelize Touraine in the 1st century, Gatien fought against Roman idolatry and founded the first church…
Saint George of Velay
A disciple of the seventy-two, Saint Georges was sent by Saint Peter to evangelize Velay. Miraculously resurrected in Bolsena by the Apostle…
The Holy Innocents
The Holy Innocents are the young children of Bethlehem massacred by order of King Herod, who sought to kill the newborn Jesus. Considered th…
The Holy Magi (Gaspar, Balthazar, Melchior)
Wise men from the East guided by a star, the Magi Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar came to adore the Child Jesus in Bethlehem, offering Him g…
The Holy Name of Mary
The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary celebrates the power and sweetness of the Virgin's name, established universally by Innocent XI after the…
The Holy Shroud of Besançon
A major relic brought from Constantinople in 1204, the Holy Shroud of Besançon bore the imprint of Christ's body. Venerated for its miracles…
Holy Shroud of Cadouin
The Holy Shroud of Cadouin is a relic of the Passion that wrapped the head of Jesus Christ. Brought back from Antioch by a Périgord priest a…
Saint James the Greater (Apostle)
Son of Zebedee and brother of Saint John, James the Greater was one of the three privileged apostles of Jesus. After preaching in Judea and,…
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Cousin of Jesus and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less was nicknamed the Just for his exemplary virtue. A member of the Essenes and a…
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Apostle and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less is the author of a major canonical epistle. Identified as the 'brother of the Lord' (h…
Jesus Christ
Eight days after his birth in Bethlehem, the Son of God submits to the law of Circumcision and receives the name Jesus, meaning Savior. Thro…
Jesus Christ (Relics of the Passion)
The text details the history, authenticity, and dispersion of the instruments of the Passion of Jesus Christ, notably the True Cross, the Cr…
Jesus Christ (The Nativity)
Born in Bethlehem in a stable to fulfill the prophecies, Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, is laid in a manger between an ox and an ass. His…
Jesus Christ (Transfiguration)
Six days after promising his glory, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John to Mount Tabor where he is transfigured, revealing his divinity with …
Saint John Mark (Disciple of the Apostles)
A 1st-century disciple and cousin of Saint Barnabas, John Mark accompanied the apostles on their early missions. After a temporary separatio…
Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist
The Beloved Disciple of Jesus, John is the evangelist of the divinity of the Word. After watching over the Virgin Mary, he preached in Asia,…
Saint John the Baptist (the Forerunner)
Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptist is the Precursor sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. After a life of rigorous ascetici…
Saint John the Evangelist (before the Latin Gate)
The beloved Apostle of Christ, Saint John was brought to Rome under Domitian in 95 to suffer martyrdom. Thrown into a cauldron of boiling oi…
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, foster father of the Savior and spouse of Mary, saw his devotion develop gradually from the East to the West. Long remaining d…
Saint Joseph of Arimathea
A secret disciple of Jesus and member of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea courageously intervened with Pilate to obtain the body of Christ…
Saint Jude surnamed Barsabas
A disciple among the seventy-two, Jude Barsabas was a major apostolic figure sent by the Council of Jerusalem to Antioch. After evangelizing…
Saint Justina of Padua
Born in Padua in the 1st century, Justina was the daughter of the prefect Vitalian, who was converted by Saint Prosdocimus. Consecrated to G…
Saint Lazarus of Bethany
A friend of Jesus raised by Him at Bethany, Lazarus went into exile in Provence after the Ascension. Having become the first bishop of Marse…
Saint Linus of Volterra
The first successor of Saint Peter, Saint Linus governed the Church with zeal for over a year before suffering martyrdom. He is notably know…
Saint Lucian of Beauvais
Originally from Rome and a disciple of Saint Peter, Lucien was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize the Beauvaisis in the 1st century. A…
Saint Mark the Evangelist
Disciple and interpreter of Saint Peter, Mark wrote his Gospel in Rome before founding the illustrious see of Alexandria. After evangelizing…
Saint Martha (Hostess of Jesus Christ)
Sister of Lazarus and Mary Magdalene, Martha is famous for having welcomed Jesus at Bethany. After the Resurrection, she went into exile in …
Saint Martial, Apostle of Aquitaine
A disciple of Jesus Christ from his youth, Martial was sent by Saint Peter to evangelize Aquitaine in the 1st century. As the first bishop o…
Saint Mary Magdalene
A disciple of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene is honored in Provence, particularly in Saint-Maximin and La Sainte-Baume. Her relics, hidden to …
Saint Matthew (Levi)
A former publican in Galilee, Matthew leaves everything to follow Jesus. After writing his Gospel, he evangelizes Ethiopia where he performs…
Saint Memmius (Menge)
A member of the illustrious Roman Memmius family, Saint Memmie was baptized by Saint Peter before being sent to evangelize the Champagne reg…
The Most Holy Virgin (Immaculate Conception)
The feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the unique privilege of the Virgin Mary, conceived without the stain of original sin. Born…
The Most Holy Virgin (Presentation)
The feast of the Presentation commemorates the offering of the Blessed Virgin in the Temple of Jerusalem by her parents Joachim and Anne. Ma…
The Most Holy Virgin Mary
After surviving her Son for twenty-three years, the Virgin Mary passed away in Jerusalem from a pure excess of love. Surrounded by the mirac…
Saint Nereus and Saint Achilleus
Chamberlains to the princess Domitilla in the 1st century, Nereus and Achilleus were baptized by Saint Peter. They encouraged their mistress…
Saint Nicaise (Nigaise)
Originally from Athens and converted by Saint Paul, Saint Nicaise was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize Gaul. After slaying a dragon …
Saint Nicomedes
A 1st-century Roman priest, Nicomedes was martyred for his charity toward the virgins Petronilla and Felicula. After secretly burying Felicu…
Our Lady of Bethlehem (Ferrières)
A sanctuary founded according to tradition by Saint Savinian in the 1st century, Our Lady of Bethlehem in Ferrières owes its name to a mirac…
Our Lady of Le Puy (Our Lady of France)
The sanctuary of Our Lady of Le Puy finds its origin in apparitions of the Virgin Mary on Mount Anis to a widow and then to a paralyzed woma…
Saint Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
Born in Tarsus and initially a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul was miraculously converted on the road to Damascus after a vision of Ch…
Saint Peter (Chair of Antioch)
Celebration of the establishment of the first episcopal see of the apostle Peter at Antioch before his departure for Rome. This feast highli…
Saint Peter (Chair of Rome)
The feast of the Chair of Saint Peter in Rome celebrates the establishment of the Prince of the Apostles as the first Pope in the capital of…
Saint Peter in Chains
The feast of Saint Peter in Chains commemorates the miraculous deliverance of the Apostle Peter from Herod's prison in Jerusalem by an angel…
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles
A Galilean fisherman who became the Prince of the Apostles, Saint Peter was chosen by Christ as the foundation of His Church. After evangeli…
Saint Petronilla
A daughter of Saint Peter from Galilee, Petronilla lived a life of prayer and service in Rome. She refused to marry the patrician Flaccus to…
Saint Philip (Apostle)
Originally from Bethsaida and one of the first called by Jesus, Saint Philip evangelized Scythia and Phrygia after Pentecost. He performed m…
Saint Philip and Saint James the Less
This text recounts the historical discovery of the bodies of the apostles Philip and James the Less on January 15, 1873, under the high alta…
Saint Philip the Deacon
A 1st-century deacon and evangelist, Philip is famous for baptizing the eunuch of the Queen of Ethiopia. Settled in Caesarea with his four p…
Saint Pome of Châlons
Sister of Saint Memmie, first bishop of Châlons, Pome left Rome in the 1st century to preserve her virginity vowed to Saint Peter. Settled i…
Saint Prisca
A young thirteen-year-old Roman and daughter of a consul, Saint Prisca is considered the protomartyr of the West. Under Emperor Claudius I, …
The Purification of the Blessed Virgin
Forty days after the birth of Jesus, the Virgin Mary submitted in humility to the Law of Moses by presenting herself at the Temple in Jerusa…
Saint Rufus of Avignon
Son of Simon of Cyrene, Ruf was an early disciple who accompanied Saint Paul on his missions. First bishop of Tortosa in Spain, he then cros…
Saints Gervasius and Protasius
Sons of the martyrs Vitalis and Valeria, the twins Gervasius and Protasius distributed their goods to the poor before living for ten years a…
Saints Nazarius and Celsus
Nazarius, son of a Roman saint and a pagan officer, was baptized by Saint Linus before evangelizing Italy and Gaul with his young disciple C…
Saints Processus and Martinian
Roman soldiers tasked with guarding Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the Mamertine Prison, Processus and Martinian converted after witnessing t…
Saint Savinian and Saint Potentian
Disciples of Saint Peter sent from Rome, Savinien and Potentien were the first apostles of the Sens region in the 1st century. Savinien, the…
Saint Sergius Paulus (Paul of Narbonne)
A former proconsul of Cyprus converted by the Apostle Paul, Sergius-Paulus became the first bishop of Narbonne in the 1st century. After sur…
Saint Severian of Mende
A disciple and companion of Saint Martial of Limoges in the 1st century, Severianus evangelized the mountains of the Gévaudan. As the first …
Saint Simeon and Saint Anna the Prophetess
Simeon, a righteous man of Jerusalem, and Anna the prophetess welcome the Child Jesus during his presentation at the Temple. Simeon pronounc…
Saint Simon and Saint Jude (Apostles)
Apostles of Christ in the 1st century, Simon the Zealot and Jude Thaddaeus evangelized the East after Pentecost. They brought the faith to P…
Saint Sixtus (Xystus)
A disciple of Saint Peter sent from Rome, Saint Sixtus was the first bishop of Reims and Soissons. After evangelizing Belgic Gaul with his c…
Saint Soline
Born into a wealthy family in Poitou in the 1st century, Soline dedicated herself to God after being baptized by Saint Martial. To escape a …
Saint Stephen (First Martyr)
The first martyr of Christianity, Saint Stephen saw his body miraculously discovered in 415 by the priest Lucian following the visions of Ga…
Saint Stephen (First Martyr)
The first deacon chosen by the Apostles for the service of the poor, Stephen was an inspired preacher and a miracle worker in Jerusalem. Acc…
Saint Sylvin
A disciple of Saint Peter sent to evangelize Berry in the 1st century, Saint Sylvin is considered the first apostle of Levroux. Tradition so…
Saint Terentius (Tertius)
A disciple of the seventy-two, Terentius (or Tertius) was the secretary of Saint Paul, writing the Epistle to the Romans under his dictation…
Saint Thecla of Iconium
A noblewoman from Iconium converted by Saint Paul, Thecla renounced marriage for Christian virginity. She miraculously survived multiple tor…
Saint Thomas (Apostle)
After his martyrdom in India, the body of Saint Thomas was kept at Mylapore before being partially transferred to Edessa and then to Ortona.…
Saint Timothy, Disciple of Saint Paul
A privileged disciple of Saint Paul, Timothy was the first bishop of Ephesus. After accompanying the Apostle to the Gentiles on his missions…
Saint Torpes
A Roman nobleman and officer of Nero who converted to Christianity, Tropez refused to worship Diana in Pisa. After surviving scourging and w…
Saint Torquatus and his companions
Sent by the apostles Peter and Paul in the 1st century, seven missionaries landed in Cadiz to evangelize Spain. Protected by a miracle durin…
Saint Ursin (Apostle of Berry)
A disciple of Christ sent from Rome, Ursin evangelized Berry and became the first bishop of Bourges. After overcoming the hostility of the p…
Saint Valerie of Limoges
The daughter of a proconsul of Limoges converted by Saint Martial, Valerie took a vow of virginity and distributed her wealth to the poor. R…
Saint Veronica
A disciple of Christ identified with the woman with the issue of blood who was healed, Veronica is famous for having wiped the face of Jesus…
The Blessed Virgin (Mary)
The Annunciation recounts the visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary in Nazareth to announce that she would conceive the Son of God. …
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Born in Judea to Joachim and Anne after long sterility, Mary was preserved from original sin from her conception. Her birth is celebrated on…
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebration dedicated to the miracles performed through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The text specifically mentions a feast …