Saint Edith of England
Daughter of King Edgar, Saint Edith was raised at the monastery of Wilton where she dedicated herself to God from childhood. She refused the…
Saints Calendar
September 16th
11 saints celebrated
Saint Euphemia of Chalcedon
A virgin of noble family in Chalcedon, Euphemia was arrested under Diocletian for refusing to sacrifice to the god Mars. After miraculously …
Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận
A Vietnamese bishop imprisoned for 13 years by the communist regime, Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận is a heroic herald of the Gospel and a witnes…
François Nguyễn Văn Thuận
François-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận (1928-2002) was a Vietnamese cardinal, imprisoned for thirteen years by the communist regime, recognized as…
Saint Frodulf (Frou)
A monk at the Abbey of Saint-Martin d'Autun and disciple of Saint Merry, Frodulfe accompanied his master on a pilgrimage to Paris before ret…
Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Born into the noble Lambertini family of Bologna, Imelda entered the Dominican Order at a very young age. At the age of twelve, during the f…
Saint John Macias
A Spanish Dominican friar who emigrated to Peru, John Macias spent his life as the porter of the Convent of Saint Mary Magdalene in Lima, de…
Blessed Louis Alleman
Louis Alleman was an illustrious prelate of the 15th century, Archbishop of Arles and Cardinal, involved at the forefront of the Council of …
Saint Ludmila (Ludomila)
Duchess of Bohemia converted by Saint Methodius, Ludmila dedicated her life to the evangelization of her people and the Christian education …
Saint Principius of Le Mans
Elected Bishop of Le Mans in 497, Saint Principius was a relative of Saint Remigius of Reims. He distinguished himself by his great charity …
Victor III
Abbot of Monte Cassino who became Pope under the name Victor III, he was a great reformer of the Church and a key mediator of the Gregorian …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on September 16th?
On September 16th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Edith of England, Saint Euphemia of Chalcedon, Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận, François Nguyễn Văn Thuận, Saint Frodulf (Frou), Blessed Imelda Lambertini, Saint John Macias and Blessed Louis Alleman.