Adolph Kolping
German priest (1813-1865), founder of the Kolping Society for the support and training of young workers.
Saints Calendar
December 4th
9 saints celebrated
Antonio Tort Reixachs
A Spanish layman, father of eleven children and goldsmith, Antonio Tort Reixachs was martyred in 1936 for courageously hiding the Bishop of …
Saint Barbara of Nicomedia
Locked in a tower by her pagan father Dioscorus due to her great beauty, Barbara secretly converted to Christianity. After breaking idols an…
Clement of Alexandria
A scholar and converted philosopher, Clement of Alexandria directed the famous Catechetical School of Alexandria following Pantaenus. A grea…
Saint Cyran (Sigiran)
A nobleman from Berry and cupbearer at the court of Dagobert, Cyran renounced the world to become an archdeacon in Tours and later a monk. A…
Francesco Maria Perez
An Italian lawyer from the nobility, Francesco Maria Perez renounced his possessions to become a lay brother in the congregation of Don Giov…
Giovanni Calabria
A priest from Verona (1873-1954), Giovanni Calabria founded the Poor Servants and the Poor Handmaids of Divine Providence to serve poor and …
Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18)
Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Peter of Siena
A comb-making artisan in Siena in the 13th century, Peter Tecelano led a life of great virtue, first in marriage and then as a Franciscan te…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on December 4th?
On December 4th, the Church notably celebrates: Adolph Kolping, Antonio Tort Reixachs, Saint Barbara of Nicomedia, Clement of Alexandria, Saint Cyran (Sigiran), Francesco Maria Perez, Giovanni Calabria and Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18).