Saint Cajetan of Thiene
A nobleman from Vicenza and doctor of law, Gaetano of Thiene founded the Order of Theatines in 1524 to reform the clergy through radical pov…
Saints Calendar
August 7th
8 saints celebrated
Saint Donatian of Châlons
Second bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne in the 2nd century, Saint Donatien was baptized by Saint Peter before becoming the deacon and successor o…
Saint Donatus of Arezzo
Raised in Rome, Donatus became Bishop of Arezzo in 346 after fleeing persecution. He distinguished himself by eradicating idolatry and perfo…
Saint Donatus of Besançon
Born in Besançon after a miraculous birth obtained by Saint Columbanus, Donatus was a monk at Luxeuil before becoming archbishop of his nati…
Edmund Bojanowski
Edmund Bojanowski was a 19th-century Polish layman, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Conception, beatif…
Martyrs of Gondar (2)
Agathangelus of Vendôme and Cassian of Nantes, 17th-century French Capuchin priests, were sent to Ethiopia to work for the unity of Christia…
Pedro Urraca
Pedro Urraca (1583-1657), a Spanish priest of the Order of Mercy, was distinguished by his heroic charity in Lima and his deep devotion to t…
Saint Victricius of Rouen
A former Roman soldier who converted, Victricius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 4th century after surviving martyrdom. A great evangelize…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on August 7th?
On August 7th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Cajetan of Thiene, Saint Donatian of Châlons, Saint Donatus of Arezzo, Saint Donatus of Besançon, Edmund Bojanowski, Martyrs of Gondar (2), Pedro Urraca and Saint Victricius of Rouen.