Blessed Bertrand of Grandselve
A 12th-century Cistercian abbot, Bertrand led the Abbey of Grandselve with remarkable holiness for over twenty years. Known for his mystical…
Saints Calendar
October 23rd
12 saints celebrated
Giuseppe Quadrio
An Italian Salesian priest and theologian, Giuseppe Quadrio distinguished himself by his theological contribution to the dogma of the Assump…
Saint Gratian
A shepherd in Picardy in the 4th century, Gratien was martyred in 303 during the persecution of Rictiovare for refusing to renounce his fait…
Saint John of Capistrano
A renowned jurist who became a Franciscan after a period of imprisonment, John of Capistrano was one of the greatest preachers of the 15th c…
Blessed John the Good of Mantua
Born in Mantua, John the Good led a dissipated youth before an illness led him to a radical conversion. Becoming a hermit near Cesena, he fo…
Julien-Nicolas Rèche
A French religious of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Blessed Julien-Nicolas Rèche (Brother Arnould) dedicated himse…
Saint Leothade
A monk and later abbot of Moissac, Léothade became bishop of Auch in the 8th century, succeeding the lineage of Taurin and Orens. He governe…
Saint Lugle and Saint Luglien
Irish brothers of the 7th or 8th century, Lugle, an archbishop, and Luglien, a former governor, renounced their wealth to evangelize the Gau…
Saint Peter Paschal
A religious of the Order of Mercy and Bishop of Jaén, Peter Paschal dedicated his life to the ransom of Christian captives among the Moors. …
Saint Romanus of Rouen
Born of a royal lineage and advisor to Clotaire II, Saint Romain became Archbishop of Rouen in 626. He is famous for slaying a devastating d…
Saint Severinus Boethius
A universal scholar and minister to King Theodoric, Boethius was a model of the Christian statesman, combining ancient wisdom with the Catho…
Ursuline Martyrs of Valenciennes (11)
Group of eleven religious sisters (mostly Ursulines) executed in Valenciennes in October 1794 during the Reign of Terror for refusing to ren…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on October 23rd?
On October 23rd, the Church notably celebrates: Blessed Bertrand of Grandselve, Giuseppe Quadrio, Saint Gratian, Saint John of Capistrano, Blessed John the Good of Mantua, Julien-Nicolas Rèche, Saint Leothade and Saint Lugle and Saint Luglien.