All Saints' Day (Feast of All Saints)
Officially instituted in 837 by Pope Gregory IV, the Feast of All Saints honors all saints, both known and unknown. It finds its origin in t…
Saints Calendar
November 1st
8 saints celebrated
Andrey Sheptytsky
Greek Catholic Metropolitan of Lviv, Andrey Sheptytsky led his Church through the turmoil of the two World Wars, distinguishing himself thro…
Saint Benignus of Smyrna
A disciple of Saint Polycarp sent from Smyrna to evangelize Gaul, Saint Benignus established the faith in Autun, Langres, and Dijon. Under E…
Joseph Lang
Auxiliary bishop of Zagreb, Joseph Lang (1857-1924) is renowned for his heroic charity towards the poor and the sick.
Saint Lautein (Lothain)
A 5th-century Aeduan nobleman, Lautein left the worldly life of Autun for the monastery before isolating himself in the Jura. There, he foun…
Saint Licinius of Angers
A noble leude at the court of Clotaire I, Lezin became Duke of the Angevins before renouncing the world following his fiancée's illness. Ele…
Theodore Romzha
Greek Catholic Bishop of Mukachevo and martyr, assassinated by the NKVD in 1947 for his unwavering fidelity to Rome.
Saint Vigor (Vigueur)
Originally from Artois and trained by Saint Vedast, Vigor became Bishop of Bayeux in the 6th century. He fought against idolatry, notably by…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on November 1st?
On November 1st, the Church notably celebrates: All Saints' Day (Feast of All Saints), Andrey Sheptytsky, Saint Benignus of Smyrna, Joseph Lang, Saint Lautein (Lothain), Saint Licinius of Angers, Theodore Romzha and Saint Vigor (Vigueur).