Saint Apollinaris
Daughter of the consul Anthemius, Apollinaris refused marriage to dedicate herself to God. Under the name Dorotheus and dressed as a man, sh…
Saints Calendar
January 5th
12 saints celebrated
Charles of Mount Argus
A Dutch Passionist priest, Charles of Saint Andrew Houben (John Andrew Houben, 1821-1893) exercised his ministry primarily at Mount Argus, n…
Saint Convoion
Born around 788, Saint Convoion was archdeacon of Vannes before founding the abbey of Redon in 832 under the Rule of Saint Benedict. Despite…
Saint Deogratias of Carthage
Elected Bishop of Carthage in 454 after a long vacancy of the see, Deogratias distinguished himself by his heroic charity during the Vandal …
Genoveva Torres Morales
Spanish religious (1870-1956), Genoveva Torres Morales founded the congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Holy …
Saint Gerlac the Penitent
A former knight of Limburg in the 12th century, Gerlac converted after the sudden death of his wife. After seven years of penance in Jerusal…
John Neumann
A Redemptorist of Bohemian origin who became Bishop of Philadelphia, John Nepomucene Neumann (1811-1860) organized the network of Catholic p…
Marcelina Darowska
Co-founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, she dedicated herself to the Christian and patriotic education o…
Maria Repetto
An Italian religious of the congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Refuge in Mount Calvary, Maria Repetto (1807-1890) distinguished hers…
Pietro Bonilli
Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Spoleto, dedicated to the poor and orphans.
Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder
Born in Syria in the 4th century, Simeon left herding to embrace a life of extreme asceticism. He became famous for living for several decad…
Saint Telesphorus
Of Greek origin and an anchorite on Mount Carmel, Telesphorus became pope in the 2nd century under Emperor Hadrian. He is famous for codifyi…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on January 5th?
On January 5th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Apollinaris, Charles of Mount Argus, Saint Convoion, Saint Deogratias of Carthage, Genoveva Torres Morales, Saint Gerlac the Penitent, John Neumann and Marcelina Darowska.