Angelo Paoli
Angelo Paoli (1642-1720) was an Italian Carmelite religious, nicknamed the "father of the poor" for his tireless dedication to the sick and …
Saints Calendar
January 20th
12 saints celebrated
Basil Moreau
French priest and founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, beatified in 2007.
Cyprian Iwene Tansi
The first Nigerian blessed, Cyprian Iwene Tansi was a zealous diocesan priest before becoming a Trappist monk in England.
Saint Desiderius of Thérouanne
Thirty-third bishop of Thérouanne in the 12th century, Didier was a zealous and respected prelate, advisor to popes and friend of the abbot …
Eusebius of Esztergom
Canon of Esztergom who became a hermit in the Pilis Mountains, Blessed Eusebius founded in the 13th century the Order of Saint Paul the Firs…
Eustochia Smeralda Calafato
Saint Eustochia Smeralda Calafato (1434-1485) was an Italian Poor Clare nun, founder of the Montevergine monastery in Messina, and co-patron…
Saint Euthymius the Great
Born in Melitene in the 4th century following a divine promise, Euthymius became one of the greatest abbots of Palestine. A central figure o…
Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr
Miraculously elected pope after a dove landed on his head, Fabian was the first layman to accede to the pontificate. He organized the Church…
Francesco Gattola
A Neapolitan priest (1822-1899), Francesco Gattola is the founder of the congregation of the Sisters Daughters of the Most Holy Virgin Immac…
Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception
Adelaide Brando, in religion Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception, founded in Casoria in 1878 the congregation of the Sisters Victims…
Maria Giselda Villela
Brazilian Carmelite (1909-1988), founder of the Carmel of the Holy Family in Pouso Alegre, she is known as "Mãezinha" and was declared vener…
Saint Sebastian (Defender of the Church)
A high-ranking officer in the Praetorian Guard in Rome, Sebastian used his position to support persecuted Christians. Condemned by Diocletia…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on January 20th?
On January 20th, the Church notably celebrates: Angelo Paoli, Basil Moreau, Cyprian Iwene Tansi, Saint Desiderius of Thérouanne, Eusebius of Esztergom, Eustochia Smeralda Calafato, Saint Euthymius the Great and Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr.