Bruno Lanteri
A Piedmontese priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, Bruno Lanteri distinguished himself through his figh…
Saints Calendar
August 5th
11 saints celebrated
Saint Cassian of Autun
Originally from Alexandria, Cassian renounced his fortune to serve the poor before becoming Bishop of Orthe. Guided by a revelation, he set …
Esperança González i Puig
Founder of the congregation of the Missionary Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, dedicated to the rehabilitation of marginalized women.
Frédéric Janssoone
Frédéric Janssoone (1838-1916) was a French Franciscan priest, missionary in the Holy Land and later in Canada, recognized for his apostolic…
Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras)
Formerly a cantor at the court of Emperor Lothair, John became Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in 866 after a long vacancy of the see. A zealous…
Saint Memmius (Menge)
A member of the illustrious Roman Memmius family, Saint Memmie was baptized by Saint Peter before being sent to evangelize the Champagne reg…
Our Lady of the Snows (Saint Mary Major)
The feast commemorates the miracle of the snow in Rome which designated the site of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, founded by the patrici…
Blessed Roger le Fort
Born at the Château de Ternes, Roger le Fort was elected Bishop of Orléans in 1321 almost by chance following a jest during the chapter. Rec…
Saint Thierry of Cambrai
Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 9th century, Thierry was a prelate loyal to Louis the Pious and a key actor in the councils of his time. …
Saint Venantius of Viviers
Son of the Burgundian King Saint Sigismund, Venance renounced his rank to become a monk and then Bishop of Viviers in the 6th century. A dip…
Saint Viatre of Tremble-Vif
A monk of the Abbey of Micy in the 6th century, Saint Viatre retired to the marshy moors of Sologne to live as a hermit. He marked the site …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 5th?
On August 5th, the Church notably celebrates: Bruno Lanteri, Saint Cassian of Autun, Esperança González i Puig, Frédéric Janssoone, Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras), Saint Memmius (Menge), Our Lady of the Snows (Saint Mary Major) and Blessed Roger le Fort.