Saint Cadoc
A Welsh prince who became a monk, Saint Cadoc founded the abbey of Llancarvan before exiling himself to Armorica to flee the Saxons. After e…
Saints Calendar
September 21st
6 saints celebrated
Saint Castor of Nîmes
A former lawyer and judge in Nîmes, Castor founded the monastery of Mananque before becoming Bishop of Apt in the 5th century. A spiritual d…
Saint Gregory of Amnice
Bishop of Amnice in Armenia in the 4th century, Gregory fled persecutions to undertake long pilgrimages to the Indies, Jerusalem, and Rome. …
Saint Jonah of Gath-Hepher
A Hebrew prophet of the 8th century BC, Jonah was sent by God to Nineveh to preach repentance. After attempting to flee by sea and spending …
Saint Matthew (Levi)
A former publican in Galilee, Matthew leaves everything to follow Jesus. After writing his Gospel, he evangelizes Ethiopia where he performs…
Saint Maura of Troyes
Born in Troyes in 827, Saint Maura dedicated her life to prayer, manual labor, and the poor. She converted her father and brother, and was c…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on September 21st?
On September 21st, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Cadoc, Saint Castor of Nîmes, Saint Gregory of Amnice, Saint Jonah of Gath-Hepher, Saint Matthew (Levi) and Saint Maura of Troyes.