Saint Aldric of Le Mans
Born in Saxony and of Carolingian descent, Saint Aldric was a close advisor to Louis the Pious before becoming Bishop of Le Mans in 832. A g…
Saints Calendar
January 7th
12 saints celebrated
André Bessette
A Canadian religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Brother André is known for his devotion to Saint Joseph and the founding of Saint Jo…
Charles of Sezze
Charles of Sezze (1613-1670), lay brother of the Order of Friars Minor Reformed, Italian mystic and spiritual writer, was beatified by Leo X…
Costanza Ricci Curbastro
Co-founder of the congregation of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of the Agonizing Jesus, dedicated to reparatory contemplation and the ed…
Étienne-Pierre Morlanne
Étienne-Pierre Morlanne (1772-1862) was a French physician and obstetrician, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Maternal Charity,…
Lindalva Justo de Oliveira
Lindalva Justo de Oliveira (1953-1993) was a Brazilian religious sister of the Daughters of Charity, a martyr of purity murdered on Good Fri…
Venerable Louis of Blois (Blosius)
A former page to Charles V, Louis de Blois renounced court life at fourteen to enter the Abbey of Liessies. Upon becoming abbot, he reformed…
Saint Lucian of Antioch
A priest of Antioch and illustrious Syrian exegete of the 4th century, Lucian revised the sacred texts before being arrested under Maximinus…
Marie-Thérèse Haze
Jeanne Haze (Mother Marie-Thérèse of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), born in Liège in 1782 and died in 1876, is the foundress of the congregatio…
Saint Reynold of Cologne
A monk in Cologne and presumed grandson of Charlemagne, Reynold was tasked with supervising the construction of the Saint Pantaleon monaster…
Saint Valentine of Passau
A 5th-century missionary bishop, Valentine left the Netherlands to evangelize Passau. After receiving his mission and consecration from Pope…
Saint Viergue (Virgin)
Saint Viergue was a humble shepherdess of Poitou who attained sanctity through obscure piety. According to popular tradition, she took refug…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on January 7th?
On January 7th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Aldric of Le Mans, André Bessette, Charles of Sezze, Costanza Ricci Curbastro, Étienne-Pierre Morlanne, Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, Venerable Louis of Blois (Blosius) and Saint Lucian of Antioch.