Saint Agericus of Verdun
Tenth bishop of Verdun in the 6th century, Airy was a humble and charitable pastor, close to the kings of Austrasia. He is famous for having…
Saints Calendar
December 1st
10 saints celebrated
Antonio Bonfadini
A Franciscan friar of the Observance and itinerant preacher, Blessed Antonio Bonfadini (c. 1400-1482) is venerated in Cotignola, where his b…
Bruna Pellesi
An Italian Franciscan religious, Bruna Pellesi (in religion Sister Maria Rosa of Jesus) offered 27 years of suffering linked to tuberculosis…
Charles de Foucauld
Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916) was a French soldier who converted and became a hermit and priest in the Algerian Sahara, living among the T…
Saint Constantien of Javron
Originally from Auvergne, Saint Constantien was a monk at Micy before retiring as a hermit in Maine. Having become abbot of Javron under the…
Saint Eligius of Châtelac
A brilliant goldsmith at the Merovingian royal court, Eligius distinguished himself through his honesty and immense charity, ransoming thous…
Saint Florence of Poitiers
A young pagan from Phrygia converted by Saint Hilary during his exile, Florence followed him to Poitiers. She spent the final years of her l…
Maria Clara of the Child Jesus
Portuguese Blessed (1843-1899), foundress of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, dedicated …
Marie-Clémentine Anuarite
Nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family in the DRC, martyr of purity murdered in 1964 while forgiving her executioner.
Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta
A Congolese religious sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family, she died a martyr in 1964 while defending her chastity a…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on December 1st?
On December 1st, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Agericus of Verdun, Antonio Bonfadini, Bruna Pellesi, Charles de Foucauld, Saint Constantien of Javron, Saint Eligius of Châtelac, Saint Florence of Poitiers and Maria Clara of the Child Jesus.