Blessed Andrew of Segni
Coming from the illustrious family of the Counts of Segni, Andrew renounced princely honors to become a Franciscan monk. He lived as a hermi…
Saints Calendar
February 1st
17 saints celebrated
Benedict Daswa
The first martyr of South Africa, Benedict Daswa was a layman, father, and school principal murdered in 1990 for refusing to participate in …
Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge
Saint Brigid, nicknamed the Thaumaturge, is the patron saint of Ireland along with Saint Patrick. Founder of the monastery of Kildare in the…
Candelaria of Saint Joseph
Venezuelan foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of Mother Candelaria, she dedicated her life to the care of the sick and the poor.
Candelaria of San José
Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of Mother Candelaria, she dedicated her life to the care of the sick and the most destitute in Venezuela.
Saint Ephrem of Edessa
Born in Nisibis in the 4th century, Saint Ephrem was a Syrian deacon and poet famous for his humility and eloquence. After a youth marked by…
Saint Eubert of Seclin
A noble missionary of the 3rd century, Eubert evangelized the Nervii and cleared the region of Lille. A companion of Saint Piat and Saint Ch…
Giovanna Francesca Michelotti
Anna Michelotti (1843-1888), in religion Sister Giovanna Francesca, is the foundress of the congregation of the Little Servants of the Sacre…
Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Theophorus)
A disciple of Saint John and Bishop of Antioch, Ignatius was condemned by Emperor Trajan to be thrown to the beasts in Rome. During his jour…
Saint John of the Grille
A Cistercian monk trained by Saint Bernard, Jean became abbot of Busay and then bishop of Aleth in 1140. He is the historical founder of the…
Luigi Variara
An Italian Salesian priest and missionary in Colombia, Blessed Luigi Variara dedicated his life to the lepers of Agua de Dios and founded th…
Mateo Casals Mas and 108 companions (109)
Mateo Casals Mas and his 108 companions are a group of 109 Claretian missionaries martyred in Spain between 1936 and 1937, beatified in 2017…
Ramón Ibarra y González
Bishop Ramón Ibarra y González (1853-1917) was the first archbishop of Puebla in Mexico and a major spiritual and ecclesial supporter of the…
Saint Sigebert (Sigisbert) III, King of Austrasia
Son of Dagobert I, Sigebert III was King of Austrasia in the 7th century. Distinguished from his baptism by a miraculous word, he governed w…
Saint Sour (Sorus)
Born in Auvergne, Saint Sour retired to Périgord to lead a life as a hermit and recluse in the rocks of Terrasson. After miraculously curing…
Saint Ursus of Aosta
Originally from Scotland, Saint Ursus became archdeacon of Aosta in the 6th century after evangelizing Meyronnes. A defender of orthodoxy ag…
William Repin and 98 companions (99)
William Repin and his 98 companions are martyrs of the French Revolution, executed in Angers between 1793 and 1794 for their fidelity to the…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on February 1st?
On February 1st, the Church notably celebrates: Blessed Andrew of Segni, Benedict Daswa, Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge, Candelaria of Saint Joseph, Candelaria of San José, Saint Ephrem of Edessa, Saint Eubert of Seclin and Giovanna Francesca Michelotti.