Saint Firmin the Confessor
Third Bishop of Amiens in the 4th century, Firmin the Confessor distinguished himself by his humility and apostolic zeal. He evangelized vas…
Saints Calendar
September 1st
12 saints celebrated
Saint Giles (Abbot)
A noble Athenian fleeing fame, Giles established himself as a hermit in Septimania. After being wounded by an arrow intended for his compani…
Giuseppa Scandola
An Italian Comboni missionary sister, she dedicated her life to Central Africa and offered her life as a sacrifice to save a young sick prie…
Saint Guerin
A monk of Molesmes who became Abbot of Notre-Dame d'Aulps in the 12th century, Guérin imposed the Cistercian reform there and secured the mo…
Isabel Cristina Mrad Campos
Isabel Cristina Mrad Campos (1962-1982) was a young Brazilian laywoman, a member of the Vincentian Youth, who was murdered at the age of 20 …
Blessed Joan Soderini of Florence
A Florentine noblewoman who entered the Mantelatte at the age of twelve under the guidance of Saint Juliana Falconieri, Joan Soderini distin…
Josep Samsó Elías
Spanish priest and martyr of the Civil War, pastor of Mataró and great catechist, beatified in 2010.
Louis-Marie-Joseph Querbes
French priest and founder of the Clerics of Saint Viator congregation, dedicated to the Christian education of rural youth.
Saint Lupus (Leu) of Sens
Archbishop of Sens in the 7th century, Saint Loup distinguished himself by his charity towards the poor and his miraculous defense of his ci…
Saint Sixtus (Xystus)
A disciple of Saint Peter sent from Rome, Saint Sixtus was the first bishop of Reims and Soissons. After evangelizing Belgic Gaul with his c…
Teresa Margaret Redi
Discalced Carmelite from Florence, Anna Maria Redi, in religion Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart (1747-1770), lived an intense hidden lif…
Saint Victorius I (Victeur)
A disciple of Saint Martin of Tours, Victorius became Bishop of Le Mans in 422 after being consecrated by Saint Brice. His episcopate was ma…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on September 1st?
On September 1st, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Firmin the Confessor, Saint Giles (Abbot), Giuseppa Scandola, Saint Guerin, Isabel Cristina Mrad Campos, Blessed Joan Soderini of Florence, Josep Samsó Elías and Louis-Marie-Joseph Querbes.