Attilio Giordani
An Italian layperson and Salesian cooperator, Attilio Giordani dedicated himself to the education of youth in Milan before leaving as a miss…
Saints Calendar
December 18th
9 saints celebrated
The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Established at the Tenth Council of Toledo in 654, this feast celebrates the expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary's delivery eight days be…
Saint Flavit
A nobleman from Italy taken as a slave to Champagne in the 6th century, Flavit earned his master's esteem through his virtue. After resistin…
Francesco Saverio Petagna
Bishop of Castellammare di Stabia and founder of the Congregation of the Victims of the Sacred Hearts, Francesco Saverio Petagna distinguish…
Saint Gatian
A disciple of the Apostles sent to evangelize Touraine in the 1st century, Gatien fought against Roman idolatry and founded the first church…
Giulia Valle
An Italian religious of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret, Sister Nemesia (Giulia Valle) dedicated her life to the educa…
Justa Domínguez de Vidaurreta e Idoy
A Spanish religious sister of the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Justa Domínguez de Vidaurreta e Idoy dedicat…
Maria Laura Baraggia
Maria Laura Baraggia (1851-1923) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Family of the Sacred H…
Saint Winebaud (Abbot of Heidenheim)
Son of an Anglo-Saxon prince, Winebaud dedicated himself to God in Rome before joining Saint Boniface to evangelize Thuringia. He founded th…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on December 18th?
On December 18th, the Church notably celebrates: Attilio Giordani, The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Flavit, Francesco Saverio Petagna, Saint Gatian, Giulia Valle, Justa Domínguez de Vidaurreta e Idoy and Maria Laura Baraggia.