Ángela Ginard Martí
Spanish religious of the Congregation of the Sisters Zealots of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, martyred in odium fidei in Madrid in 1936 du…
Saints Calendar
August 26th
11 saints celebrated
Ceferino Namuncurá
Ceferino Namuncurá (1886-1905) was a young Argentine Mapuche indigenous person, a Salesian student inspired by Dominic Savio, beatified in 2…
Eufemia Gemma Giannini
Eufemia Gemma Giannini (1884-1971) was an Italian religious sister, a close friend of Saint Gemma Galgani, and the founder of the Missionary…
Blessed Jean Bassand of Besançon
A Celestine religious born in Besançon, Jean Bassand was a major figure of his order, serving five times as provincial. A friend of Jean Ger…
Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier des Ages
A religious sister from Poitou, Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier des Ages (1773-1838) founded with Saint Andre-Hubert Fournet the congregation of th…
Joaquim Masmitjà de Puig
Spanish priest and founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Heart of Mary, dedicated to the education of young girls.
John Paul I
Pope with a 33-day pontificate in 1978, Albino Luciani, nicknamed the 'smiling pope', was distinguished by his humility, evangelical simplic…
Mariam Baouardy
A Discalced Carmelite of Greek-Melkite origin born in Galilee, Mariam Baouardy (Mary of Jesus Crucified), nicknamed "the Little Arab," was a…
Teresa Fardella di Blasi
Teresa Fardella di Blasi (1867-1957) was an Italian laywoman and foundress of a religious institute, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic…
Teresa of Jesus Jornet
Spanish religious, Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet e Ibars (1843-1897) founded in 1873 in Barbastro the congregation of the Little Sisters of t…
Veronica Antal
A Romanian laywoman and Franciscan tertiary, Veronica Antal died a martyr at the age of 22 while defending her chastity.
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 26th?
On August 26th, the Church notably celebrates: Ángela Ginard Martí, Ceferino Namuncurá, Eufemia Gemma Giannini, Blessed Jean Bassand of Besançon, Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier des Ages, Joaquim Masmitjà de Puig, John Paul I and Mariam Baouardy.