Saint Alberon (Adalberon)
Bishop of Liège in the 12th century, Albéron was recognized for his piety and righteousness. Moved by the tears of a widow, he abolished the…
Saints Calendar
January 1st
15 saints celebrated
Saint Almachius (Telemachus)
A hermit from the East, Almachius (or Telemachus) traveled to Rome in 404 to put an end to the circus games. He threw himself into the arena…
Saint Aspace (Aspais)
A priest sent by the Bishop of Sens in the 6th century, Saint Aspace was the first evangelizer of Melun. Honored as the apostle and patron s…
Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe
Bishop of Ruspe and Doctor of the Church, Fulgentius was a major figure in the Catholic resistance against the Arianism of the Vandals in Af…
Jesus Christ
Eight days after his birth in Bethlehem, the Son of God submits to the law of Circumcision and receives the name Jesus, meaning Savior. Thro…
Johannes Ludovicus Paquay
Blessed Valentin Paquay (1828-1905), nicknamed the "holy little Father" of Hasselt, is a Belgian Franciscan priest renowned for his tireless…
Blessed Joseph-Marie Tommasi
Son of the Duke of Palma, Joseph-Marie Tommasi renounced his titles to join the Theatines. A liturgical scholar and theologian, he lived a l…
Saint Neomoise of Sambin
A shepherdess of great beauty in Sambin, Néomoise obtained from God that her foot be changed into a goose foot to discourage her suitors and…
Saint Odilo of Cluny
The fifth Abbot of Cluny in the 11th century, Odilo is famous for having instituted All Souls' Day on November 2nd. A great diplomat and pro…
Teresa Borgarino
Italian religious of the Daughters of Charity, Sister Gabriella Borgarino (1880-1949) is known for her humble life and the dissemination of …
Teresa Luisa Gardi
Teresa Luisa Gardi (1769-1837) was an Italian laywoman, a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, known for her life of prayer, invisibl…
Vincent Strambi
Vincent Mary Strambi (1745-1824), a Passionist religious who became Bishop of Macerata-Tolentino, was exiled for his loyalty to the Pope und…
Blessed William of Dijon
A nobleman of Italian origin and disciple of Saint Mayeul at Cluny, William became a great monastic reformer, leading up to forty monasterie…
Zdislava Berka
A Bohemian mother and Dominican tertiary, Saint Zdislava Berka dedicated her life to relieving the poor and the sick, founding several Domin…
Zygmunt Gorazdowski
Zygmunt Gorazdowski (1845-1920) was a Polish priest from Lviv, a tireless apostle of the poor and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on January 1st?
On January 1st, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Alberon (Adalberon), Saint Almachius (Telemachus), Saint Aspace (Aspais), Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe, Jesus Christ, Johannes Ludovicus Paquay, Blessed Joseph-Marie Tommasi and Saint Neomoise of Sambin.