Anna Mezzacapo
Italian Discalced Carmelite nun (1914-1969), declared Venerable in 2021, known for her heroic patience in the face of community trials and h…
Saints Calendar
August 13th
20 saints celebrated
Benildus Romançon
Pierre Romançon, in religion Brother Benildus, was a French religious of the Christian Schools, recognized for his exceptional dedication to…
Dulce Lopes Pontes
Saint Dulce Lopes Pontes (1914-1992), nicknamed the Good Angel of Bahia, was a Brazilian religious sister famous for her monumental work wit…
Felipe de Jesús Munárriz and 50 companions
Felipe de Jesús Munárriz and his 50 companions were Spanish Claretian missionaries martyred in August 1936 in Barbastro during the Spanish C…
Filomena Ferrer Galcerán
A religious of the Order of Minims, Filomena Ferrer Galcerán (1841-1868) is known for her life of asceticism, her mystical experiences, and …
Saint Hippolytus the Jailer
A Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his master. After refusin…
Jakob Gapp
An Austrian Marianist priest, Jakob Gapp firmly opposed National Socialism. Arrested by the Gestapo, he was sentenced to death and beheaded …
Blessed John Berchmans
A young 17th-century Belgian Jesuit novice, John Berchmans distinguished himself by his angelic piety, perfect obedience to the rules, and d…
Josep Tàpies and 6 companions
Group of seven diocesan priests from the Diocese of Urgell martyred on August 13, 1936, in Salàs de Pallars at the beginning of the Spanish …
Joseph Tàpies Sirvant and companions (7)
Group of seven diocesan priests from Urgell (Catalonia) martyred in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War for their fidelity to the…
Juan Manuel Martín del Campo
Mexican priest (1917-1996) of the Diocese of Xalapa, recognized for his pastoral zeal, his ministry as an exorcist, and his patience in the …
Saint Junien of Mairé
A hermit at Chaunay and later the founding abbot of Mairé in the 6th century, Saint Junien was the spiritual friend of Saint Radegund. Under…
Saint Landulph (Lau)
A canon and later Bishop of Évreux in the 7th century, Saint Landulphe (or Lau) led a life of contemplation and extreme penance in an isolat…
Marco d'Aviano
An Italian Capuchin priest and famous preacher, Blessed Marco d'Aviano was the spiritual advisor to Emperor Leopold I and played a major his…
Mariano Mullerat i Soldevila
Mariano Mullerat i Soldevila (1897-1936) was a Spanish lay doctor, mayor of Arbeca, and a martyr of the Spanish Civil War, beatified in 2019…
Martyrs of Barbastro (Munárriz and 50 companions)
Group of 51 Claretian missionaries of Barbastro murdered in August 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, beatified by John Paul II…
Michael Joseph McGivney
American priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus, a pioneer of lay engagement and fraternal aid.
Michael McGivney
American priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus, the world's largest fraternal organization of Catholic laymen.
Saint Radegund, Queen of France
A Thuringian princess captured by Chlothar I, Radegund became Queen of France despite her deep piety. After the murder of her brother by the…
Simon Mpeke
Simon Mpeke (1906-1975), known as Baba Simon, was a Cameroonian priest, a pioneer of the evangelization of the Kirdi people, and declared Ve…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 13th?
On August 13th, the Church notably celebrates: Anna Mezzacapo, Benildus Romançon, Dulce Lopes Pontes, Felipe de Jesús Munárriz and 50 companions, Filomena Ferrer Galcerán, Saint Hippolytus the Jailer, Jakob Gapp and Blessed John Berchmans.