Saint Alexander I (Pope)
The sixth successor of Peter, Alexander I converted many Roman senators, including the prefect Hermes. During the reign of Trajan, he was ma…
Saints Calendar
May 3rd
11 saints celebrated
Blessed Alexander of Foigny
Son of a king of Scotland in the 13th century, Alexander renounced his crown to follow the example of his sister, Saint Matilda. After learn…
Cesare Maria Barzaghi
An Italian Barnabite priest (1863-1941), Cesare Maria Barzaghi dedicated himself to the education of youth and helping the destitute in Lodi…
Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz
Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz (1830-1903) was an Italian bishop, founder of the congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Susa, recogniz…
Blessed Emily Bicchieri
Born in Vercelli in 1238, Emily Bicchieri entered the Third Order of Saint Dominic at the age of fourteen. Founder and superior of the Saint…
Estephan El Douaihy
Estephan El Douaihy (1630-1704) was a Maronite patriarch, scholar, and Lebanese historian, beatified in 2024.
Saint Helena (Empress)
Empress Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, traveled to Jerusalem in the 4th century to find the Cross of Christ. Guided by revelations and…
Juana de la Cruz Vázquez Gutiérrez
Spanish Franciscan nun, abbess, and mystic of the 16th century, famous for her ecstatic sermons and for being appointed parish priest of Cub…
Juana Vázquez Gutiérrez
Spanish Franciscan mystic nun, abbess, and preacher gifted with an exceptional charism in the 16th century.
Saint Stanisław Kazimierczyk
Saint Stanisław Kazimierczyk (1433-1489) was a Polish priest of the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, renowned for his Eucharistic dev…
Saint Walbert (Religious of Sithiu)
A noble leude of the land of the Morini in the 7th century, Walbert was a zealous protector of religion alongside Saint Bertin and Saint Ome…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 3rd?
On May 3rd, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Alexander I (Pope), Blessed Alexander of Foigny, Cesare Maria Barzaghi, Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz, Blessed Emily Bicchieri, Estephan El Douaihy, Saint Helena (Empress) and Juana de la Cruz Vázquez Gutiérrez.