Saint Adjutor of Vernon
A 12th-century lord of Vernon, Adjuteur went on crusade where he was captured after seventeen years of fighting. Miraculously freed from his…
Saints Calendar
April 30th
11 saints celebrated
Saint Amator (Amadour)
A young priest from Martos, Amator went to Cordoba for his studies. In 855, he was beheaded by the Moors along with his companions Peter and…
Ambrogio Grittani
An Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oblate Sisters of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, Ambrogio Grittani dedicated his life…
Saint Catherine of Siena
The daughter of a dyer in Siena in the 14th century, Catherine dedicated herself to God from childhood and joined the Dominican Mantellate. …
Saint Eutropius (Ytrope)
The first bishop of Saintes in the 1st century, Eutropius was, according to legend, a Persian prince converted after seeing Christ. Sent by …
Saint Hamon (Aymon)
A religious of the Abbey of Savigny in the 12th century, Hamon distinguished himself by his humility in serving the lepers and by his priest…
Saints James, Marian, Agapius and Emilian
James, a deacon, and Marian, a reader, were arrested in Numidia during the persecutions of the 3rd century. After enduring cruel torments in…
Joseph-Benedict Cottolengo
Piedmontese priest (1786-1842), Joseph-Benedict Cottolengo founded the Little House of Divine Providence in Turin, a vast work for the recep…
Saint Maximus of Asia
A merchant in Asia during the 3rd century, Maximus courageously confessed his Christian faith following the edicts of Emperor Decius. After …
Pauline von Mallinckrodt
Pauline von Mallinckrodt (1817-1881) was a German religious sister, foundress of the Sisters of Christian Charity, dedicated to education an…
Saint Pulchronius of Verdun
Fifth bishop of Verdun in the 5th century, Pulchrone is considered the second founder of the city after the ravages of the Huns. A disciple …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on April 30th?
On April 30th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Adjutor of Vernon, Saint Amator (Amadour), Ambrogio Grittani, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Eutropius (Ytrope), Saint Hamon (Aymon), Saints James, Marian, Agapius and Emilian and Joseph-Benedict Cottolengo.