Saints Ache and Acheul
The deacon Ache and the subdeacon Acheul are two martyrs of the Amiénois about whom tradition provides few details, other than their courage…
Saints Calendar
May 1st
20 saints celebrated
Saint Amator (Amatre)
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Amateur lived a virginal marriage with Saint Martha before dedicating himself to the Church. A builder…
Saint Andeolus
A disciple of Saint Polycarp in Smyrna, Andéol was sent to evangelize Gaul in the 2nd century. After forty years of mission in Provence and …
Giuseppe Girelli
Italian priest (1886-1978) dedicated to the apostolate for prisoners, founder of the Casa San Giuseppe and recognized as Venerable by Pope F…
Guido Schäffer
A Brazilian doctor, surfer, and seminarian, Guido Schäffer dedicated his life to the poor and the sick before dying tragically at sea in 200…
Saint Isidora of Tabennisi
A religious at the monastery of Tabennisi in Egypt, Isidora feigned madness and possession to perform the lowliest tasks in the kitchen. Dis…
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Cousin of Jesus and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less was nicknamed the Just for his exemplary virtue. A member of the Essenes and a…
Saint Justin of Bigorre
Saint Justin is considered the first Bishop of Bigorre and the founder of the church of Tarbes before the middle of the 5th century. Althoug…
Lucia Burlini
Lucia Burlini (1710-1789) was an Italian layperson and weaver, a spiritual disciple of Saint Paul of the Cross, recognized as Venerable by t…
Maria Nieves Sánchez y Fernandez
A Spanish religious of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary of the Pious Schools, Sister María Nieves de la Sagrada Familia dedicated h…
Saint Orens of Auch
A nobleman from Aragon who became a hermit in the Pyrenees, Orens was chosen by a heavenly voice to become Bishop of Auch in the 5th century…
Saint Orentius
A 5th-century Bishop of Auch and renowned poet, Saint Orens was the object of immense devotion in Gascony and Spain. His relics, preserved i…
Saint Peregrinus of Auxerre
First bishop of Auxerre and martyr at Bouhy, Saint Pélérin saw his remains dispersed between the Abbey of Saint-Denis, Prague, and Auxerre o…
Saint Philip (Apostle)
Originally from Bethsaida and one of the first called by Jesus, Saint Philip evangelized Scythia and Phrygia after Pentecost. He performed m…
Saint Philip and Saint James the Less
This text recounts the historical discovery of the bodies of the apostles Philip and James the Less on January 15, 1873, under the high alta…
Riccardo Pampuri
An Italian physician and religious of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God, Saint Riccardo Pampuri (1897-1930) practiced medicine as a…
Saint Sigismund, King of Burgundy
A King of Burgundy converted from Arianism, Sigismund was marked by the tragic murder of his son Sigeric, an act for which he performed exem…
Saint Theodard (Audard)
Born around 840 in Montauriol, Theodard became Archbishop of Narbonne in 885. A great builder and protector of the poor against Saracen inva…
Saint Theodulf (Thiou)
Coming from an illustrious family of Aquitaine, Theodulph retired to the monastery of Mont-d'Hor under the direction of Saint Thierry. After…
Saint Thorette
A 12th-century shepherdess in the Bourbonnais, Thorette was distinguished by her piety and exemplary obedience. Known for her rural miracles…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 1st?
On May 1st, the Church notably celebrates: Saints Ache and Acheul, Saint Amator (Amatre), Saint Andeolus, Giuseppe Girelli, Guido Schäffer, Saint Isidora of Tabennisi, Saint James the Less (Apostle) and Saint Justin of Bigorre.