Saint Anthelme of Belley
The seventh prior of the Grande-Chartreuse and first General of the Order, Anthelme structured the Carthusians before becoming Bishop of Bel…
Saints Calendar
June 26th
11 saints celebrated
Giacinto Longhin
Giacinto Longhin (1863-1936) was an Italian Capuchin bishop who led the Diocese of Treviso for thirty-two years, noted for his dedication du…
Giuseppina Catanea
Giuseppina Catanea (1894-1948), in religion Sister Maria Giuseppina di Gesù Crocifisso, was an Italian Discalced Carmelite from Naples, beat…
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers and great defender of the faith against Arianism, Saint Hilary died in 368. His relics, lost following the barbarian inva…
Saints John and Paul
Brothers and Roman officers under Constantine, John and Paul served the princess Constantia faithfully before retiring during the reign of J…
Saint Josemaría Escrivá
Spanish priest born in 1902 in Barbastro and died in Rome in 1975, Josemaría Escrivá founded Opus Dei in 1928 and was canonized by John Paul…
Khalīl al-Haddād
A Lebanese Capuchin and founder of the Franciscan Sisters of the Cross of Lebanon, Father Jacques of Ghazir dedicated himself to the service…
Madaleina Catherine Beauchamp Hambrough
A British Brigittine nun, she was Abbess General of her order and distinguished herself by her heroism in saving persecuted people in Rome d…
Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4)
Four Daughters of Charity of Arras, martyred in Cambrai in 1794 for refusing to take the revolutionary oath.
Saint Maxentius (Maixent)
Born in Agde in the 5th century, Maxence (or Adjutor) became abbot of a monastery in Poitou after fleeing fame. Known for his extreme asceti…
Saint Saulve and Saint Super
A missionary bishop of the 8th century, Saulve was assassinated in 768 with his disciple Super by Winegard, the son of a steward, who covete…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on June 26th?
On June 26th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Anthelme of Belley, Giacinto Longhin, Giuseppina Catanea, Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Saints John and Paul, Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Khalīl al-Haddād and Madaleina Catherine Beauchamp Hambrough.