Saint Alferius
A high-ranking nobleman at the court of Salerno and an ambassador, Alferius became a monk at Cluny following an illness. Recalled to Italy, …
Saints Calendar
April 12th
6 saints celebrated
Saint Erkembode
A monk at Sithiù under Saint Bertin, Erkembode became abbot of the monastery and then bishop of Thérouanne in the 8th century. For twenty-si…
Giuseppe Moscati
An Italian lay doctor, Giuseppe Moscati (1880-1927) dedicated his life to the free care of the poor in Naples, combining science and deep fa…
Saint Julius I (Pope)
A pope in the 4th century, Julius I distinguished himself by his rigorous defense of the Nicene faith against the Arian heresy. He firmly su…
Saint Sabas the Goth
Sabas, a 4th-century Gothic Christian, distinguished himself by his piety and his categorical refusal to simulate apostasy during the persec…
Saint Zeno of Verona
Bishop of Verona in the 4th century, Zeno is famous for having delivered the daughter of Emperor Gallienus from a demon. In recognition, he …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on April 12th?
On April 12th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Alferius, Saint Erkembode, Giuseppe Moscati, Saint Julius I (Pope), Saint Sabas the Goth and Saint Zeno of Verona.