Blessed Aegidius (Giles) of Portugal
The son of a Portuguese nobleman, Aegidius abandoned his ecclesiastical vocation for alchemy and black magic following a pact with the demon…
Saints Calendar
May 14th
10 saints celebrated
Saint Ampelius (Apelles)
A 5th-century Egyptian blacksmith, Ampelius used his trade to serve God and the poor before exiling himself near Genoa to live as a hermit. …
Saint Boniface of Tarsus
A Roman steward leading a life of debauchery, Boniface is sent to Tarsus by his mistress Aglae to retrieve relics of martyrs. Touched by gra…
Saint Erembert of Le Pecq
A monk at Fontenelle and later Bishop of Toulouse in the 7th century, Saint Erembert was an exemplary prelate who combined learning and piet…
Lino Maupas
Father Lino Maupas (1866-1924) was a Venerable Franciscan friar, known for his heroic devotion to the poor, prisoners, and the marginalized …
Louise-Marguerite Claret de la Touche
A Visitation nun and later founder of the Sisters of Bethany of the Sacred Heart, she dedicated her life to prayer for the sanctification of…
Mariano Avellana
Mariano Avellana (1844-1904) was a Spanish priest and Claretian missionary who dedicated his life to evangelization and service to the most …
Michael Garicoïts
A French Basque priest, Michael Garicoïts (1797-1863) founded the Society of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Bétharram, dedicate…
Saint Pachomius (Abbot)
Born a pagan in Egypt, Pachomius converted to Christianity after being moved by the charity of the faithful during his military service. A d…
Saint Victor of Damascus
A Christian soldier in Damascus under Emperor Antoninus, Victor endured numerous tortures from which he emerged miraculously unharmed before…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 14th?
On May 14th, the Church notably celebrates: Blessed Aegidius (Giles) of Portugal, Saint Ampelius (Apelles), Saint Boniface of Tarsus, Saint Erembert of Le Pecq, Lino Maupas, Louise-Marguerite Claret de la Touche, Mariano Avellana and Michael Garicoïts.