Saint Austregisilus (Outrille)
A nobleman from Bourges and officer at the court of King Guntram, Austregisilus renounced marriage for the priesthood following divine signs…
Saints Calendar
May 20th
9 saints celebrated
Saint Basile
Roman martyr whose body was discovered in 1654 in the cemetery of Saint-Cyriaque with the symbols of virginity and martyrdom. Her relics wer…
Saint Basilissa
A 3rd-century Roman noblewoman, Basilla converted secretly to Christianity under the influence of Saint Eugenia and Pope Cornelius. Refusing…
Saint Baudilus
Originally from Orléans, Baudile evangelized Nîmes in the 3rd century. He was martyred by beheading after interrupting a pagan sacrifice nea…
Saint Bernardino of Siena (Franciscan)
A member of the illustrious Albizeschi family, Bernardino of Siena was a major 15th-century Franciscan preacher, famous for propagating devo…
Blessed Columba of Rieti
Born in Rieti in 1477, Colomba dedicated herself to God at an early age under the influence of Saint Catherine of Siena. After fleeing a for…
Josefa Stenmanns
Co-foundress of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, Josefa Stenmanns dedicated her life to the service of missions and the p…
María Angélica Pérez
Argentine religious of the Congregation of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Garden, nicknamed 'Sister Sweetness' for her charity and gentlen…
Saint Saturnina
A noblewoman from Germania who vowed her virginity to God, Saturnine fled to Sains-lez-Marquion to escape an arranged marriage. Discovered b…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 20th?
On May 20th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Austregisilus (Outrille), Saint Basile, Saint Basilissa, Saint Baudilus, Saint Bernardino of Siena (Franciscan), Blessed Columba of Rieti, Josefa Stenmanns and María Angélica Pérez.