Venerable Agnes of Jesus
Born in Le Puy-en-Velay in 1602 into a modest family, Agnes of Jesus manifested exceptional piety and great spiritual maturity from childhoo…
Saints Calendar
October 19th
12 saints celebrated
Agnes of Langeac
Agnes of Langeac (1602-1634), in religion Sister Agnes of Jesus, was a French Dominican nun known for her mystical life and her role as a sp…
Saint Aquilin of Bayeux
A nobleman from Bayeux and soldier under Clovis II, Aquilin took a vow of continence with his wife before dedicating himself to the poor in …
Canadian Martyrs (8)
Group of eight Jesuit missionaries of New France, including Jean de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, put to death between 1642 and 1649 and canoniz…
Saint Frideswide (Frewisse)
Daughter of Prince Dida of Oxford in the 8th century, Frideswide dedicated her life to God and became abbess of a monastery founded by her f…
Jerzy Popiełuszko
Chaplain of the Solidarity trade union, Father Jerzy Popiełuszko was an indefatigable defender of human rights and freedom of conscience in …
Saint Livane (Levange) of Senlis
Bishop of Senlis in the 6th century, Livane (or Levange) was a devoted pastor during the barbarian invasions. A collaborator of Saint Remi i…
Saint Maurilius
Saint Maurille, bishop and principal patron of the Diocese of Angers, was the subject of numerous relic translations between the 10th and 18…
Saint Peter of Alcantara
A 16th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Peter of Alcantara is famous for his extreme asceticism and his reform of the Seraphic Order. A…
Saint Theoffroy of Orange
Born in Orange and son of the governor Leufroy, Theoffroy became the third abbot of Saint-Chaffre in Velay. During a Saracen invasion in 728…
Blessed Thomas Helye of Biville
A 13th-century Norman priest, Thomas Hélye was first a humble schoolteacher before becoming chaplain to King Saint Louis. After pilgrimages …
Saint Veranus (Vrain)
Bishop of Cavaillon in the 6th century, Saint Véran was a wonder-worker famous for his miracles and apostolic zeal. He is particularly known…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on October 19th?
On October 19th, the Church notably celebrates: Venerable Agnes of Jesus, Agnes of Langeac, Saint Aquilin of Bayeux, Canadian Martyrs (8), Saint Frideswide (Frewisse), Jerzy Popiełuszko, Saint Livane (Levange) of Senlis and Saint Maurilius.