Adelaide of Vilich
A German Benedictine abbess, Adelaide of Vilich is known for her piety, heroic charity during famines, and the miracle of the spring of Pütz…
Saints Calendar
February 5th
8 saints celebrated
Saint Agatha
A young noblewoman from Sicily, Agatha refuses the advances of the consul Quintianus to remain faithful to Christ. After enduring atrocious …
Saint Agatha Hildegard
Wife of the Count Palatine Paul in the 11th century, Agatha Hildegard was unjustly accused of infidelity and thrown from the top of a keep b…
Saint Avitus of Vienne
Alcimus Ecditius Avitus, born in Vienne in the mid-5th century, was an illustrious Christian bishop and poet. Coming from a family of saints…
Elisabeth Canori Mora
A Roman wife and mother, Elisabeth Canori Mora heroically lived through the trials of a difficult marriage. Having become a Trinitarian myst…
Maria Teresa Merlo
Co-foundress and first Superior General of the Daughters of Saint Paul congregation, collaborator of Blessed James Alberione.
Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan
In 1597, under Emperor Taikosama, twenty-six Christians including Franciscans, Jesuits, and Japanese laypeople were martyred in Nagasaki. Af…
Saint Voue (Wodoel)
An Irish monk who became a recluse in Soissons in the 8th century, Saint Voué lived a life of asceticism and charity near the Abbey of Notre…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on February 5th?
On February 5th, the Church notably celebrates: Adelaide of Vilich, Saint Agatha, Saint Agatha Hildegard, Saint Avitus of Vienne, Elisabeth Canori Mora, Maria Teresa Merlo, Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan and Saint Voue (Wodoel).