Saint Anastasius of Sens
Elected Archbishop of Sens in 968, Anastasius was a virtuous, building-focused prelate who laid the foundations of the current cathedral. He…
Saints Calendar
January 8th
13 saints celebrated
Saint Arcontius (Arcons)
Bishop of Viviers in the 8th century, Arconce was martyred for defending the liberties of the Church against the exactions of the Frankish t…
Saint Erhard (Eberhard)
A missionary bishop of the 8th century, Erhard evangelized Bavaria and established his see in Regensburg. He is famous for baptizing Saint O…
Eurosia Fabris
Eurosia Fabris (1866-1932), known as "Mamma Rosa," was an Italian mother and Franciscan tertiary, a model of lay holiness beatified in 2005.
Saint Gudula (Goule)
Born into an illustrious holy family of Brabant in the 7th century, Gudula was educated in piety at the monastery of Nivelles. She later liv…
Saint Lucian of Beauvais
Originally from Rome and a disciple of Saint Peter, Lucien was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize the Beauvaisis in the 1st century. A…
Luz Rodríguez-Casanova y García San Miguel
Luz Rodríguez-Casanova y García San Miguel (1873-1949) was a Spanish religious, foundress of the Congregation of the Apostolic Ladies of the…
Maria Cristina Ogier
Maria Cristina Ogier (1955-1974) was a young Italian layperson, a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, recognized as Venerable for he…
Maria Dulce Rodrigues dos Santos
Maria Dulce Rodrigues dos Santos (Mother Maria Teresa of Jesus Eucharist) is the Brazilian founder of the Congregation of the Little Mission…
Saint Severinus of Noricum
A hermit from the East who came to Noricum in the 5th century, Severinus became the protector of the populations facing barbarian invasions …
Shemaiah (Shemaiah)
A prophet active during the reign of Rehoboam in the 10th century BC, Shemaiah prevented a civil war between Judah and the ten tribes of Isr…
Teresa Rosa Ferdinanda de Saldanha
Foundress of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena in Portugal, she dedicated her life to the education of p…
Titus Zeman
A Slovak Salesian priest, Titus Zeman (1915-1969) was persecuted and imprisoned by the communist regime for organizing clandestine crossings…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on January 8th?
On January 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Anastasius of Sens, Saint Arcontius (Arcons), Saint Erhard (Eberhard), Eurosia Fabris, Saint Gudula (Goule), Saint Lucian of Beauvais, Luz Rodríguez-Casanova y García San Miguel and Maria Cristina Ogier.