Saint Anterus
Of Greek origin and son of Romulus, Anterus was pope for a little over a month in 236. He distinguished himself by his zeal in collecting an…
Saints Calendar
January 3rd
9 saints celebrated
Saint Blimond (Blithmundus)
Originally from the Dauphiné and miraculously cured of paralysis by Saint Valery, Blimond became his disciple and successor as head of the A…
Saint Eumachius (Chamassy)
Of modest origins in Périgueux, Eumache was an exemplary shepherd in the service of the lady Boëze before retiring into solitude. Having bec…
Saint Genevieve (Patron Saint of Paris)
Born in Nanterre in the 5th century, Genevieve dedicated herself to God from childhood under the influence of Saint Germanus of Auxerre. She…
Giuseppe Maria Tomasi
Saint Giuseppe Maria Tomasi (1649-1713) was an Italian Theatine cardinal, known as the "Prince of Liturgists" for his scholarly works that p…
Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Indian priest of the Syro-Malabar Church, co-founder of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (1831) and the Congregation of the Mother of Carme…
Nerino Cobianchi
An Italian layperson and father, Nerino Cobianchi (1945-1998) dedicated his life to serving the poor and refugees through the Pianzola-Olive…
Saint Peter Balsamus
A native of Palestine, Peter Balsamus was arrested in Aulone during the persecution of Maximin. Despite the tortures of the rack and iron cl…
Prophet Malachi
The last of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, Malachi prophesied during the time of Nehemiah. His book foretells the coming of…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on January 3rd?
On January 3rd, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Anterus, Saint Blimond (Blithmundus), Saint Eumachius (Chamassy), Saint Genevieve (Patron Saint of Paris), Giuseppe Maria Tomasi, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Nerino Cobianchi and Saint Peter Balsamus.