Antônio de Almeida Lustosa
Salesian Archbishop of Fortaleza in Brazil, Antônio de Almeida Lustosa (1886-1974) was a zealous pastor, prolific writer, and founder of the…
Saints Calendar
August 14th
12 saints celebrated
Antonio Primaldo and 812 companions (813)
Inhabitants of Otranto (Italy) beheaded on August 14, 1480, by Ottoman troops for refusing to abjure the Christian faith, led by Antonio Pri…
Saint Athanasia of Aegina
Twice widowed on the island of Aegina in the 9th century, Athanasia dedicated her life and possessions to God by founding the monastery of T…
Bianca Piccolomini Clementini
Foundress of the Company of Saint Angela Merici of Siena, Bianca Piccolomini Clementini dedicated her life to the education of young girls a…
Saint Cassian of Imola
A Christian schoolmaster in Imola in the 4th century, Cassian was condemned by the governor to die at the hands of his own students. They cr…
Blessed Eberhard
Coming from an illustrious Swabian family, Eberhard was initially a worldly provost in Strasbourg before converting through the influence of…
Jacques Gianiel
Swiss Passionist lay brother, companion of Saint Paul of the Cross, declared Venerable in 1989.
Maria Elisabetta Renzi
Maria Elisabetta Renzi (1786-1859) was an Italian religious sister, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, bea…
Maximilian Kolbe
A Polish Conventual Franciscan friar, Maximilian Kolbe founded the Militia of the Immaculata and the friary of Niepokalanów, before dying at…
Meinhard of Livonia
An Augustinian canon from Saxony, Meinhard was the first bishop of Livonia (Üxküll) and the apostle of the Livonians; he died in 1196 and wa…
Saint Micaiah the Elder (son of Imlah)
The sixth of the minor prophets and son of Imlah, Micaiah the Elder prophesied the defeat and death of King Ahab despite the false oracles o…
Blessed Sanctes of Urbino
A member of the Brancacini family, Sanctes entered the Order of Friars Minor after accidentally killing an assailant. He lived for twenty ye…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 14th?
On August 14th, the Church notably celebrates: Antônio de Almeida Lustosa, Antonio Primaldo and 812 companions (813), Saint Athanasia of Aegina, Bianca Piccolomini Clementini, Saint Cassian of Imola, Blessed Eberhard, Jacques Gianiel and Maria Elisabetta Renzi.