42 Holy Martyrs of Amorium
During the reign of Emperor Theophilus, forty-two Byzantine officers were captured during the fall of Amorium and taken to Syria. After seve…
Saints Calendar
March 6th
7 saints celebrated
Saint Chrodegang of Metz
Bishop of Metz and minister to the early Carolingians in the 8th century, Chrodegand was a major actor in the alliance between France and th…
Saint Colette (Nicole)
Born miraculously in Corbie, Colette dedicated herself to a life of austerity before becoming the great reformer of the Order of Saint Clare…
Saint Cyril (General of Mount Carmel)
Born in Constantinople in 1126, Cyril was a learned priest and diplomat before joining the Carmelite Order following a vision of the Virgin.…
Franziska Streitel
Franziska Streitel (1844-1911), in religion Mother Mary Frances of the Cross, was a German religious sister and foundress of the congregatio…
Saint Fridolin
An Irish monk of the 6th century, Fridolin became abbot of Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers before traveling through Gaul and Germania as a mission…
María del Pilar Cimadevilla López-Dóriga
María del Pilar Cimadevilla López-Dóriga (1952-1962), known as Pilina, is a young Spanish layperson declared Venerable, known for her joyful…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on March 6th?
On March 6th, the Church notably celebrates: 42 Holy Martyrs of Amorium, Saint Chrodegang of Metz, Saint Colette (Nicole), Saint Cyril (General of Mount Carmel), Franziska Streitel, Saint Fridolin and María del Pilar Cimadevilla López-Dóriga.