Saint Apollinaris of Valence
Coming from an illustrious family of Vienne, Apollinaris became Bishop of Valence in the 5th century, restoring a ruined diocese. A defender…
Saints Calendar
October 5th
7 saints celebrated
Saint Aurea of Amiens
A young woman from Amiens in the 8th century, Aurea became the companion of Saint Ulpha in her solitude at Boves. She was appointed the firs…
Saint Enimie (Enémie)
Daughter of King Clotaire II, Énimie was struck by leprosy to preserve her virginity against an arranged marriage. Miraculously healed by th…
Saint Flora (Fleur)
A 14th-century Hospitaller nun of the Order of Saint John, Flora lived at the monastery of Hôpital-Beaulieu in Quercy. Marked by mystical vi…
Saint Madalve (Mauve)
Bishop of Verdun in the 8th century, Madalvé restored his diocese, which had been devastated by wars and usurpations. After a pilgrimage to …
Blessed Matthew Carrieri of Mantua
A Dominican religious from Mantua in the 15th century, Matthew Carrieri was a famous preacher and reformer of convents throughout Italy. Kno…
Saint Placid of Rome
A beloved disciple of Saint Benedict, Placid was sent to Sicily to found a monastery in Messina. He was martyred there with his brothers, hi…