Blessed Elia of Saint Clement (Teodora Fracasso)
Italian Carmelite nun (1901-1927), beatified in 2006 by Benedict XVI, known for her spirituality of spiritual childhood similar to Saint Thé…
Saints Calendar
May 29th
15 saints celebrated
Saint Gerard of Macon
Bishop of Mâcon in the 10th century, Gérard was distinguished by his learning and virtue before renouncing his office in 927 to retire to th…
Gerardo Sagarduy de Lasgoitia
Spanish Passionist lay brother, nicknamed the "holy porter" of the monastery of Saints John and Paul in Rome, recognized as Venerable by Joh…
The Holy Martyrs of Avignonet
In 1242, eleven inquisitors and their companions were massacred at Avignonet by Albigensian heretics led by Raymond d'Alfaro. The martyrs di…
Blessed John of Jesus-Mary
Born in Spain in 1564, John of Jesus-Mary was an eminent theologian and mystic, elected General of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Admire…
Joseph Gérard
A priest of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Blessed Joseph Gérard is the Apostle of Lesotho, where he spent more than sixty years…
Marcell Boldizsar Marton
Hungarian Discalced Carmelite priest (1887-1966), confessor to major figures of the Church and clandestine spiritual guide under the communi…
Saint Maximin of Trier
Born into an illustrious family of saints from Poitou, Maximin became Bishop of Trier in 332. An intrepid defender of the orthodox faith aga…
Paul VI
Giovanni Battista Montini, pope under the name Paul VI from 1963 to 1978, brought the Second Vatican Council to its conclusion and was canon…
Paul Yun Ji-Chung and 123 companions (124)
Paul Yun Ji-Chung and his 123 companions are Korean martyrs of the 18th and 19th centuries, beatified in 2014 by Pope Francis in Seoul.
Rafaela Martinez-Cañavate Ballesteros
Spanish Capuchin Poor Clare nun (1915-1991), known as Sister Raphaela Mary of the Jesus-Host, declared Venerable in 2015.
Saint Restituta
A 3rd-century Roman patrician, Restituta refused marriage to dedicate herself to Christ. Guided by an angel to Sora, she performed miracles …
Saints Sisinnius, Martyrius and Alexander
Originally from Cappadocia, Sisinnius, Martyrius and Alexander were sent by Saint Vigilius of Trent to evangelize the Tyrolean Alps. Despite…
Teodora Fracasso
Teodora Fracasso (1901-1927), in religion Sister Elia of St. Clement, was an Italian Carmelite nun beatified in 2006.
Ursula Ledóchowska
A Polish religious sister born in Austria, Ursula Ledóchowska founded the Congregation of the Ursuline Sisters of the Agonizing Heart of Jes…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 29th?
On May 29th, the Church notably celebrates: Blessed Elia of Saint Clement (Teodora Fracasso), Saint Gerard of Macon, Gerardo Sagarduy de Lasgoitia, The Holy Martyrs of Avignonet, Blessed John of Jesus-Mary, Joseph Gérard, Marcell Boldizsar Marton and Saint Maximin of Trier.