Saint Andrew Corsini
Born into the noble Corsini family in Florence, Andrew initially led a life of debauchery before converting and entering the Carmelite Order…
Saints Calendar
February 4th
18 saints celebrated
Saint Aventinus of Chartres
A nobleman from Châteaudun, Aventin became Bishop of Chartres replacing his brother Solenne before yielding the position back to him. He adm…
Eduardo Francisco Pironio
Argentine cardinal, a major figure of CELAM and the Roman Curia, Eduardo Francisco Pironio was one of the initiators of the World Youth Day.
Saint Gilbert of Sempringham
An English priest of the 12th century, Gilbert founded the Gilbertine Order at Sempringham, uniting communities of men and women under rules…
Jaume Clotet Fabres
Co-founder of the Congregation of the Claretian Missionaries, Jaume Clotet Fabres distinguished himself by his dedication to the education o…
Joan of France
Daughter of Louis XI, briefly Queen of France, Joan of France founded after the annulment of her marriage the Order of the Annunciation, ded…
Saint Joan of Valois
Daughter of Louis XI and the neglected wife of Louis XII, Joan of Valois accepted her repudiation with piety to dedicate herself to God. She…
John de Brito
A Portuguese Jesuit missionary in South India, John de Brito adopted the lifestyle of Tamil ascetics and was beheaded in the Maravar country…
Blessed John de Britto
A 17th-century Portuguese Jesuit, John de Britto dedicated his life to the evangelization of India, adopting local customs to convert thousa…
Saint Joseph of Leonessa
A Capuchin missionary in Constantinople, Joseph of Leonessa devoted himself to galley slaves before being tortured by the Turks by being sus…
Saint Lidoire (Litoire)
Second Bishop of Tours in the 4th century, Saint Lidoire succeeded Saint Gatien after a long vacancy of the see. He developed the Church of …
Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus
A French Carmelite priest and founder of the Notre-Dame de Vie Institute, Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus (1894-1967) is the author …
Saint Paul of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
Born in Reims, Paul first lived as a humble plowman near Saint-Remy after fleeing barbarian invasions with his wife, with whom he maintained…
Saint Precord
Originally from Scotland, Saint Précord came to France during the time of Clovis and was guided by Saint Remi toward a solitary life in Vail…
Saint Raban Maur
A monk of Fulda and disciple of Alcuin, Rabanus Maurus was one of the greatest scholars of the Carolingian era. Having become Abbot of Fulda…
Takayama Ukon
Justo Takayama Ukon, nicknamed the "Samurai of Christ," was a 16th-century Japanese daimyo who chose exile and poverty rather than renounce …
Saint Veronica
A disciple of Christ identified with the woman with the issue of blood who was healed, Veronica is famous for having wiped the face of Jesus…
Saint Vincent of Troyes
Tenth bishop of Troyes in the 6th century, Vincent was a zealous pontiff who canonized Saint Aventinus and had a chapel built in his honor. …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on February 4th?
On February 4th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Andrew Corsini, Saint Aventinus of Chartres, Eduardo Francisco Pironio, Saint Gilbert of Sempringham, Jaume Clotet Fabres, Joan of France, Saint Joan of Valois and John de Brito.