Saint Auspicius of Toul
Fifth Bishop of Toul in the 5th century, Saint Auspice was a prelate esteemed for his holiness and erudition, praised by Sidonius Apollinari…
Saints Calendar
July 8th
14 saints celebrated
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
Queen of Portugal in the 14th century, Elizabeth distinguished herself by her heroic piety and her role as a peacemaker among the members of…
Saint Evodius (Yved)
A Frankish nobleman born in Neustria, Evodius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 6th century during the reign of Chlothar I. Renowned for his…
Saint Firmus of Thagaste
Bishop of Tagaste in the 4th century, Firme distinguished himself by his firmness of character and charity. He preferred to endure the tortu…
Floribert Bwana Chui
A young Congolese layman and member of the Community of Sant'Egidio, Floribert Bwana Chui was murdered in 2007 at the age of 26 for refusing…
Giocondo Pio Lorgna
Italian Dominican priest, pastor of the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice and founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sister…
Saint Grimbald
A learned religious of the Abbey of Saint-Bertin, Grimbaud was called to England by King Alfred the Great to restore science and piety. Pres…
Saint Kilian (Cillian)
An Irish monk of noble lineage, Kilian set out to evangelize Germania and established himself in Würzburg. Consecrated bishop by Pope Conon,…
Blessed Peter the Hermit
A nobleman from Amiens who became a hermit, Peter was the instigator and one of the leaders of the First Crusade following a pilgrimage to t…
Pierre Vigne
A French missionary priest (1670-1740), Pierre Vigne is the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, dedicated t…
Saint Procopius (Neanias)
A Roman officer appointed governor of Alexandria by Diocletian, Neanias converted after a vision of the cross on the road. Renamed Procopius…
Sister Mary of Saint Peter
A Carmelite in Tours in the 19th century, Sister Marie de Saint-Pierre was the promoter of the work of Reparation. Favored with divine commu…
Saint Theobald of Marly
Born into the noble house of Montmorency, Thibaud renounced a military career after a miracle of the Virgin to become a Cistercian monk. As …
Saint Valeric (Valeric)
A nobleman from Reims born around 530, Valeric retired to the Limousin after a pilgrimage to Limoges. A hermit at the foot of Mount Bernage,…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on July 8th?
On July 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Auspicius of Toul, Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, Saint Evodius (Yved), Saint Firmus of Thagaste, Floribert Bwana Chui, Giocondo Pio Lorgna, Saint Grimbald and Saint Kilian (Cillian).