Saint Angelus of Jerusalem
Born in Jerusalem to converted Jewish parents, Angel became a Carmelite and lived for fifty years as a hermit before being sent on a mission…
Saints Calendar
May 5th
7 saints celebrated
Saint Avertin
An English deacon and disciple of Saint Thomas Becket in the 12th century, Avertin settled in Touraine after the martyrdom of his master. He…
Saint Fortunatus (Fortunatus)
Originally from Vercelli and nicknamed the Philosopher of the Lombards, this Italian bishop went into exile in France in the 6th century. A …
Saint Hilary of Arles
A monk of Lérins who became Archbishop of Arles in the 5th century, Hilary distinguished himself by the monastic austerity he maintained whi…
Saint Mauront (Maurant)
Son of Duke Adalbaud and Saint Rictrude, Mauront was a chancellor at the court of Clovis II before renouncing the world for monastic life. F…
Saint Pius V (Michel Ghislieri)
A 16th-century Dominican Pope, Pius V was a rigorous reformer of the Church and its customs following the Council of Trent. He is famous for…
Saint Sacerdos of Limoges
Born in 670 in Périgord, Sacerdos was a monk and then abbot at Calviac before becoming Bishop of Limoges. Renowned for his piety and miracle…