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Saints Calendar

May 17th

6 saints celebrated

Saint Framechilde (Frameuze)

Feast: May 17th • 7th century

Saint Framechilde, a noblewoman from the land of the Germans and wife of Badefroy at the court of Dagobert II, is the mother of Saint Austre…

Saint Geins (the Solitary of Bausset)

Feast: May 17th

A hermit originally from the Comtat Venaissin, Saint Geins withdrew into the solitude of Bausset to devote himself to prayer and work. He is…

Venerable John Tauler

Feast: May 17th • 14th century

A 14th-century Dominican friar born in Germany, John Tauler was one of the greatest masters of spiritual and mystical life. Famous for his e…

Saint Montanus (Montan)

Feast: May 17th • 5th century

A 5th-century hermit living near La Fère, Montain is famous for having prophesied the birth of Saint Remi to the noble Célinie despite her a…

Saint Possidius (Possidonius)

Feast: May 17th • 5th century

A famous disciple of Saint Augustine and Bishop of Calama in Numidia, Possidius was a defender of the faith against the Donatists and pagans…

Saint Possidius of Calama

Feast: May 17th • 5th century

A disciple of Saint Augustine and bishop of Calama in Numidia from 397, Possidius fought against the Donatists and pagans before enduring th…

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