Saint Augustine of Hippo
Born in Thagaste in 354, Augustine led a dissipated youth and strayed into Manichaeism before his sudden conversion in Milan under the influ…
Saints Calendar
August 28th
7 saints celebrated
Saint Hermes of Rome
A wealthy Roman patrician converted by Pope Alexander, Hermes freed his many slaves before being arrested under Emperor Hadrian. After testi…
Saint Hezekiah (King of Judah)
Son of Ahaz, Hezekiah became King of Judah at twenty-five and restored the purity of the worship of Jehovah by cleansing the Temple. Faithfu…
Junípero Serra
Junípero Serra (1713-1784) was a Spanish Franciscan, founder of the first missions in Upper California, canonized on September 23, 2015, by …
Manuel Aparici Navarro
Manuel Aparici Navarro (1902-1964) is a Spanish Venerable, a major figure of the Spanish Catholic Youth Action and a precursor of the Cursil…
Saint Moses the Black (of Scetis)
A former Ethiopian slave who became a brigand leader, Moses converted radically and joined the monks of the Scetis desert. Having become a p…
Saint Vivien of Saintes
Bishop of Saintes in the 5th century, Vivien was a staunch defender of his people against the Visigoths and Saxon pirates. A former Count of…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 28th?
On August 28th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Augustine of Hippo, Saint Hermes of Rome, Saint Hezekiah (King of Judah), Junípero Serra, Manuel Aparici Navarro, Saint Moses the Black (of Scetis) and Saint Vivien of Saintes.