Álvaro del Portillo
Álvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), the first prelate of Opus Dei and a close collaborator of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, was beatified in 2014 fo…
Saints Calendar
May 12th
9 saints celebrated
Edel Quinn
Edel Quinn (1907-1944) was an Irish lay missionary for the Legion of Mary who established the movement in East Africa despite suffering from…
Emmanuela Giovanna Scribano
An Italian religious sister of the Institute of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Ragusa, Sister Santina di Gesù offered her sufferings and…
Saint Epiphanius of Salamis
Born in Palestine and heir to a wealthy Jew, Epiphanius became a learned monk before being elected Bishop of Salamis in 367. A great defende…
Saint Joan of Portugal
Daughter of King Afonso V of Portugal, Joan refused princely alliances to enter the Dominican monastery of Aveiro. She distinguished herself…
Michał Rapacz
Polish priest and martyr of communism, assassinated in 1946 due to his fidelity to the Gospel.
Saint Modoald of Trier
Originally from Aquitaine and close to the Carolingian family, Modoald became Bishop of Trier during the reign of Dagobert. He succeeded in …
Saint Nereus and Saint Achilleus
Chamberlains to the princess Domitilla in the 1st century, Nereus and Achilleus were baptized by Saint Peter. They encouraged their mistress…
Saint Rictrude (Wife of Saint Adalbald)
Born into the Basque nobility, Rictrude married Duke Adalbaud of Douai, with whom she led a life of exemplary charity. After her husband's a…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 12th?
On May 12th, the Church notably celebrates: Álvaro del Portillo, Edel Quinn, Emmanuela Giovanna Scribano, Saint Epiphanius of Salamis, Saint Joan of Portugal, Michał Rapacz, Saint Modoald of Trier and Saint Nereus and Saint Achilleus.