Saint Arnulf of Soissons
A former nobleman and soldier from Brabant, Arnoul became a monk at Saint-Médard de Soissons before serving as its abbot and later its bisho…
Saints Calendar
August 15th
11 saints celebrated
Claudio Granzotto
An Italian Franciscan friar and sculptor, Claudio Granzotto combined his artistic genius with a deep life of prayer and charity.
Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne
A nobleman from Auvergne educated at the court of Childebert, Fraimbaud renounced honors to become a recluse in Ivry, then a monk at Micy. F…
Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé
A Spanish priest and chaplain of an old-age home in Sabadell, Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé was murdered in hatred of the faith during the Spani…
Isidore Bakanja
A young Congolese layman, Isidore Bakanja was martyred in 1909 for refusing to remove his scapular and abandon his Christian faith.
The Most Holy Virgin Mary
After surviving her Son for twenty-three years, the Virgin Mary passed away in Jerusalem from a pure excess of love. Surrounded by the mirac…
Our Lady of Avenieres
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame d'Avénières in Laval was founded by Guy II, Lord of Laval, after he was miraculously saved from drowning in the …
Our Lady of Peyragude (Penne)
The Virgin Mary appeared to a hungry shepherdess in Penne, providing her with bread and leaving a statue in a cave. Successfully invoked aga…
Our Lady of Rubeaux
A very ancient sanctuary located in Lubersac, Notre-Dame de Rubeaux was erected by a mother in gratitude for the healing of her child. A pla…
Our Lady of the Gorge
Located at the end of the Val Montjoie, this Marian sanctuary originated from a medieval hermitage. Magnificently rebuilt in the 18th centur…
Our Lady of the Guard (The Good Mother)
Founded in 1214 on a hill belonging to the Abbey of Saint-Victor, the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Garde became the spiritual heart of Mars…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 15th?
On August 15th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Arnulf of Soissons, Claudio Granzotto, Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne, Gaetano Clausellas Ballvé, Isidore Bakanja, The Most Holy Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Avenieres and Our Lady of Peyragude (Penne).