Saint Avitus II
The twenty-ninth Bishop of Clermont, Avitus II succeeded Saint Praejectus in 679. During his ten-year episcopate, he dedicated himself to th…
Saints Calendar
February 21st
11 saints celebrated
Caterina Dominici
Caterina Dominici (1829-1894), in religion Sister Maria Enrichetta, was the second Superior General of the Sisters of Saint Anne, which she …
Eduard Gottlieb Profittlich
A German Jesuit and the first resident Catholic bishop in Estonia since the Reformation, Bishop Eduard Profittlich died a martyr in deportat…
Eduard Profittlich
A German Jesuit and the first resident Catholic bishop in Estonia since the Reformation, Eduard Profittlich chose to remain with his faithfu…
Florenza Giovanna Profilio
Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Lipari, she dedicated her life to the education and assistance of the mo…
Saint Germanus of Granfelden and Saint Randoald
Germain, son of a senator who became abbot of Granfeld, and his disciple Randoald were martyred in 670. They opposed the violence of Duke Bo…
Saint Gundelbert
Archbishop of Sens in the 7th century, Gundelbert left his see due to civil wars to retire into the solitude of the Vosges. He founded the A…
Noël Pinot
A French priest and martyr of the Revolution, Blessed Noël Pinot was guillotined in Angers in 1794 for refusing to swear an oath to the Civi…
Saint Pepin of Landen
Duke of Brabant and Mayor of the Palace in the 7th century, Pepin of Landen was the wise and virtuous advisor to kings Clotaire II, Dagobert…
Blessed Thecla of Roubaix
A noble lady of Roubaix in the 9th century, Thecla lived piously despite the Norman invasions and a long-standing blindness. Following appar…
Saint Vitalina of Artonne
A consecrated virgin of Artonne in Auvergne in the 4th century, Saint Vitaline was renowned for her purity. After her death, Saint Martin of…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on February 21st?
On February 21st, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Avitus II, Caterina Dominici, Eduard Gottlieb Profittlich, Eduard Profittlich, Florenza Giovanna Profilio, Saint Germanus of Granfelden and Saint Randoald, Saint Gundelbert and Noël Pinot.