Saints Donatian and Rogatian (The Children of Nantes)
Donatien and Rogatien, known as the Children of Nantes, are two brother martyrs whose cult has been deeply rooted in Nantes since antiquity.…
Saints Calendar
May 24th
9 saints celebrated
Saint Donatian and Saint Rogatian
Donatian and Rogatian were two brothers of illustrious birth in Nantes under Diocletian. Donatian, already a Christian, converted his elder …
Saint Gerard (Gere) of Lunel
A nobleman from Lunel born in the 13th century, Gérard renounced his titles to live as a hermit at the Pont du Gard with his brother Effrena…
Saint Hubert of Brétigny
Son of the lords of Brétigny, Hubert dedicated himself to God from childhood and entered the local monastery at the age of twelve. An exempl…
Louis-Zéphirin Moreau
Louis-Zéphirin Moreau (1824-1901) was Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe in Quebec, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the Sisters of Saint M…
Maria Leonarda Ranixe
Italian religious sister (1796-1875), founder of the Poor Clares of the Holy Annunciation, dedicated to the education of poor young girls an…
The Martyrs of the Paris Commune
During the Paris Commune in May 1871, numerous priests, religious, and laypeople were arrested as hostages and executed in hatred of the fai…
Our Lady Help of Christians
The title of Our Lady Help of Christians was first honored by Pius V after the victory at Lepanto. Later, Pope Pius VII, after a long captiv…
Saint Vincent of Lérins
A former soldier born in Toul, Vincent retired to the monastery of Lérins to dedicate himself to God. He is famous for his Commonitorium wri…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 24th?
On May 24th, the Church notably celebrates: Saints Donatian and Rogatian (The Children of Nantes), Saint Donatian and Saint Rogatian, Saint Gerard (Gere) of Lunel, Saint Hubert of Brétigny, Louis-Zéphirin Moreau, Maria Leonarda Ranixe, The Martyrs of the Paris Commune and Our Lady Help of Christians.