Saint Avoye (Aurea)
A 3rd-century Sicilian princess, Avoye (born Aurée) joined her cousin Saint Ursula to flee marriage and dedicate herself to God. As the sole…
Saints Calendar
May 6th
10 saints celebrated
Dominic Savio
A young Piedmontese layperson born in 1842, a student of Saint John Bosco at the Oratory of Turin, Dominic Savio founded the Sodality of the…
Saint Eadberht of Lindisfarne
Successor to Saint Cuthbert as Bishop of Lindisfarne in 687, Edbert distinguished himself by his charity toward the poor and his deep knowle…
François de Laval
First bishop of Quebec and founder of the Quebec Seminary, François de Laval (1623-1708) organized the Catholic Church in New France. He was…
Jacinto Vera
The first bishop of Montevideo, Jacinto Vera (1813-1881) was a tireless pastor, known as the Gaucho Bishop, beatified in 2023.
Saint John of Damascus (Mansour)
The last of the Greek Fathers and a minister in the service of the Caliph of Damascus, John of Damascus was the great defender of images aga…
Saint John the Evangelist (before the Latin Gate)
The beloved Apostle of Christ, Saint John was brought to Rome under Domitian in 95 to suffer martyrdom. Thrown into a cauldron of boiling oi…
József Mindszenty
Primate of Hungary and cardinal, József Mindszenty is a major figure of Christian resistance against Nazism and Communism in the 20th centur…
Maria Caterina Troiani
Italian religious sister and founder of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, she dedicated her life to educati…
Rosa Maria Benedetta Gattorno
Rosa Maria Benedetta Gattorno (1831-1900) was an Italian widow, foundress of the Daughters of Saint Anne, dedicated to assisting the most de…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 6th?
On May 6th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Avoye (Aurea), Dominic Savio, Saint Eadberht of Lindisfarne, François de Laval, Jacinto Vera, Saint John of Damascus (Mansour), Saint John the Evangelist (before the Latin Gate) and József Mindszenty.