Saint Agobard of Lyon
Archbishop of Lyon in the 9th century, Agobard was a major figure of the Carolingian era, distinguished by his struggle against superstition…
Saints Calendar
June 6th
8 saints celebrated
Saint Aldric (Audri)
Born in 775 in the Gâtinais, Aldric was an exemplary monk at the Abbey of Sainte-Marie before becoming commander of the palace of Louis the …
Saint Claude of Besançon
Saint Claude was Archbishop of Besançon and Abbot of the monastery of Condat in the 7th century. Renowned for his austerity and wisdom, he g…
Marcellin Champagnat
A French priest (1789-1840), Marcellin Champagnat founded the congregation of the Little Brothers of Mary, known as the Marist Brothers, in …
Maria Laura Mainetti
Sister Maria Laura Mainetti, Daughter of the Cross, was murdered in the year 2000 by three teenagers during a satanic ritual, while forgivin…
Saint Norbert of Magdeburg
Noble by birth and a courtier to Emperor Henry IV, Norbert converted after being struck by lightning. In 1120, he founded the Premonstratens…
Saint Philip the Deacon
A 1st-century deacon and evangelist, Philip is famous for baptizing the eunuch of the Queen of Ethiopia. Settled in Caesarea with his four p…
Saint Porchaire
Abbot of Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers in the 6th century, Porchaire was a respected mediator during the troubles at the monastery of Saint Rade…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on June 6th?
On June 6th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Agobard of Lyon, Saint Aldric (Audri), Saint Claude of Besançon, Marcellin Champagnat, Maria Laura Mainetti, Saint Norbert of Magdeburg, Saint Philip the Deacon and Saint Porchaire.