Antonia Mesina
Antonia Mesina (1919-1935) was a young Sardinian girl, a member of Catholic Action, martyred at the age of 15 while defending her purity.
Saints Calendar
May 17th
9 saints celebrated
Saint Framechilde (Frameuze)
Saint Framechilde, a noblewoman from the land of the Germans and wife of Badefroy at the court of Dagobert II, is the mother of Saint Austre…
Saint Geins (the Solitary of Bausset)
A hermit originally from the Comtat Venaissin, Saint Geins withdrew into the solitude of Bausset to devote himself to prayer and work. He is…
Giulia Salzano
Italian religious (1846-1929), Giulia Salzano was a tireless catechist in Casoria and founded the congregation of the Catechetical Sisters o…
Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón
The Venerable Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón (1810-1891) was a Spanish priest and missionary, founder of the congregation of the Sisters o…
Venerable John Tauler
A 14th-century Dominican friar born in Germany, John Tauler was one of the greatest masters of spiritual and mystical life. Famous for his e…
Saint Montanus (Montan)
A 5th-century hermit living near La Fère, Montain is famous for having prophesied the birth of Saint Remi to the noble Célinie despite her a…
Saint Possidius (Possidonius)
A famous disciple of Saint Augustine and Bishop of Calama in Numidia, Possidius was a defender of the faith against the Donatists and pagans…
Saint Possidius of Calama
A disciple of Saint Augustine and bishop of Calama in Numidia from 397, Possidius fought against the Donatists and pagans before enduring th…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 17th?
On May 17th, the Church notably celebrates: Antonia Mesina, Saint Framechilde (Frameuze), Saint Geins (the Solitary of Bausset), Giulia Salzano, Jerónimo Mariano Usera y Alarcón, Venerable John Tauler, Saint Montanus (Montan) and Saint Possidius (Possidonius).