Saint Arigius (Arille, Agricola)
A former governor under King Guntram, Arigle became Bishop of Nevers in the 6th century. Known for his eloquence and piety, he founded the f…
Saints Calendar
February 26th
13 saints celebrated
Donato Giannotti
Italian priest (1828-1914), founder of the Congregation of the Servant Sisters of the Immaculate, recognized as Venerable by Benedict XVI in…
Saint Eartongathe (Ercongode)
A princess of Kent and daughter of King Eorcenberht, Eartongathe retired to the monastery of Sainte-Fare in France. Warned of her impending …
Elena Raparelli
Founder of the congregation of the Basilian Sisters, Daughters of Saint Macrina, Elena Raparelli (Mother Macrina) worked for the unity of Ch…
Giovanni Maoloni
Giovanni Maoloni, in religion Brother Marcellin of Capradosso, is an Italian Capuchin religious recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2…
Giuseppe Rossi
An Italian priest and martyr of Nazism, Father Giuseppe Rossi was murdered in 1945 by fascist militiamen for remaining faithful to his paris…
Blessed Leo of Saint-Bertin
Leo was the fortieth abbot of Saint-Bertin in the 12th century. After leaving the court of the Count of Flanders for monastic life, he led t…
Paula Montal Fornés
Spanish religious (1799-1889), Paula Montal Fornés founded the institute of the Daughters of Mary, Religious of the Pious Schools (Escolapia…
Philippa of Guelders
Duchess of Lorraine and Queen of Sicily, Philippe de Gheldres governed her states with wisdom before retiring to the Poor Clares of Pont-à-M…
Saint Porphyrius of Gaza
Born in Thessalonica, Porphyrius became Bishop of Gaza after a life of asceticism in Egypt and Palestine. He fought with determination again…
Teresa Mira García
A Spanish nun of the Carmelite Missionaries of St. Teresa congregation, Teresa Mira García distinguished herself by her heroic charity durin…
Tomasa Ortiz Real
Tomasa Ortiz Real (1842-1916), in religion Mother Piedad de la Cruz, was a Spanish religious sister and foundress of the Congregation of the…
Saint Victor of Plancy
A 6th-century priest from Troyes, Victor retired as a hermit near Plancy. Renowned for his charity and miracles, notably the transformation …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on February 26th?
On February 26th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Arigius (Arille, Agricola), Donato Giannotti, Saint Eartongathe (Ercongode), Elena Raparelli, Giovanni Maoloni, Giuseppe Rossi, Blessed Leo of Saint-Bertin and Paula Montal Fornés.