Gloria Esperanza Elizondo García
Mexican religious sister and Superior General of the Catechist Missionary Sisters of the Poor, declared Venerable in 2020.
Saints Calendar
December 8th
8 saints celebrated
The Immaculate Conception of the Most Holy Virgin
On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX solemnly defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in St. Peter's Basilica. This act confirms that th…
Saint Leonard of Dunois
Noble by birth, Leonard renounced his possessions to enter the monastery of Micy before retiring as a hermit in the forest of Marchenoir in …
The Most Holy Virgin (Immaculate Conception)
The feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the unique privilege of the Virgin Mary, conceived without the stain of original sin. Born…
Narcisa de Jesús
An Ecuadorian lay mystic, Narcisa de Jesús (1832-1869) led a life of intense prayer, penance, and charity toward the poor, first in Guayaqui…
Our Lady of Fourvière (Lyon)
An ancient Roman forum that became a Marian sanctuary in 840 under the name Notre-Dame du Bon Conseil, Fourvières is the spiritual heart of …
Saint Romaric (Remiremont)
A noble officer at the court of Austrasia, Romaric renounced honors after political setbacks to embrace the monastic life at Luxeuil. Under …
Sebastián Elorza Arizmendi
Spanish Augustinian religious (1882-1942), humble porter brother at the monastery of Santa María de La Vid, declared Venerable in 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on December 8th?
On December 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Gloria Esperanza Elizondo García, The Immaculate Conception of the Most Holy Virgin, Saint Leonard of Dunois, The Most Holy Virgin (Immaculate Conception), Narcisa de Jesús, Our Lady of Fourvière (Lyon), Saint Romaric (Remiremont) and Sebastián Elorza Arizmendi.