Saint Anastasia the Younger
A Roman noblewoman of the 4th century, Anastasia dedicated her life and wealth to helping Christians persecuted under Diocletian. After surv…
Saints Calendar
December 25th
7 saints celebrated
Antonia Maria Verna
A humble peasant from Piedmont, Antonia Maria Verna dedicated her life to the free education of poor children and the care of the sick, foun…
Saint Eugenia of Rome
Daughter of the prefect of Egypt, Eugenia disguised herself as a man to join a Christian monastery where she became an abbot. Accused of har…
Jesus Christ (The Nativity)
Born in Bethlehem in a stable to fulfill the prophecies, Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, is laid in a manger between an ox and an ass. His…
Luigia Lavizzari
Luigia Lavizzari (1867-1931), in religion Mother Maria Caterina di Gesù Bambino, was an Italian Benedictine nun declared Venerable by Benedi…
Our Lady of Bethlehem (Ferrières)
A sanctuary founded according to tradition by Saint Savinian in the 1st century, Our Lady of Bethlehem in Ferrières owes its name to a mirac…
Peter the Venerable
Abbot of Cluny in the 12th century, Peter the Venerable was a major theologian and diplomat of his time. A friend of Saint Bernard and a med…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on December 25th?
On December 25th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Anastasia the Younger, Antonia Maria Verna, Saint Eugenia of Rome, Jesus Christ (The Nativity), Luigia Lavizzari, Our Lady of Bethlehem (Ferrières) and Peter the Venerable.