Saint Aderald of Troyes
Archdeacon of Troyes in the 10th century, Adérald distinguished himself by his austere piety, his twelve pilgrimages to Rome, and his journe…
Saints Calendar
October 20th
5 saints celebrated
Franz Alexander Kern
Austrian Premonstratensian priest (1897-1924), Father Jakob Kern offered his physical sufferings and his life in a spirit of atonement for t…
Saint Irene of Tomar
A nun in Tomar during the 7th century, Irene was slandered by her director, Remy, after she rejected his advances. A victim of the jealousy …
Saint John of Kanty
A priest and professor at the University of Krakow in the 15th century, John of Kenty was distinguished by his heroic charity toward the poo…
Maria Bertilla Boscardin
An Italian religious sister of the Teachers of Saint Dorothy and a nurse at the hospital in Treviso, Maria Bertilla Boscardin (1888-1922) wa…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on October 20th?
On October 20th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Aderald of Troyes, Franz Alexander Kern, Saint Irene of Tomar, Saint John of Kanty and Maria Bertilla Boscardin.