Saint Bademus
A 4th-century Persian abbot, Bademus distributed his fortune to the poor to found a monastery near Bethlapat. Arrested under King Shapur, he…
Saints Calendar
April 8th
7 saints celebrated
Blessed Christian of Douai
A priest at the parish of Saint-Albin in Douai, Blessed Christian distinguished himself through his inexhaustible charity and miracles of th…
Saint Dionysius of Corinth
Bishop of Corinth in the 2nd century under Marcus Aurelius, Saint Dionysius was a pastor famous for his eloquence and apostolic zeal. He wro…
Fr. Henri-François de Paule Tempier
Father Tempier was the first companion of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in the founding of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. An indefatigable admini…
Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine
Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being rejected for his exc…
Saint Perpet of Tours
The sixth Bishop of Tours elected in 461, Saint Perpet was an illustrious builder, notably of the sumptuous basilica dedicated to Saint Mart…
Saint Walter of Pontoise
A Picard scholar who became the first abbot of Pontoise in the 11th century, Gautier was distinguished by his radical humility and firmness …