Saint Abdalong
Saint Abdalong, bishop of Marseille and contemporary of Charles Martel according to the Petits Bollandistes, is presented as a confessor est…
Saints Calendar
March 1st
11 saints celebrated
Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and Their Companions of Marseilles
The Petits Bollandistes report the martyrdom of Adrian, Hermes, and several companions in Marseilles under Diocletian and Maximian. They men…
Saint Albin of Angers
A Breton nobleman who became a monk at Nantilly and later an abbot, Aubin was elected Bishop of Angers in 529. A tireless preacher and prote…
Alfano Vaser
The first Marist Brother of Italian origin, the Venerable Alfano Vaser (1873-1943) was an exemplary educator and a dedicated novice master, …
Saint David
Saint David, son of a Welsh prince in the 6th century, was an austere monk and an influential archbishop. Founder of numerous monasteries an…
Saint Eudoxia of Heliopolis
A former courtesan from Samaria famous for her beauty, Eudoxia converted after hearing a sermon on the Last Judgment. Having become a penite…
María Dolores Segarra Gestoso
A Spanish religious sister and foundress of the Missionaries of Christ the Priest, María Dolores Segarra Gestoso dedicated her life to praye…
Maria Matilde Bucchi
Maria Matilde Bucchi (1812-1882) was an Italian religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Monza.
Octavio Ortiz Arrieta
The first Salesian priest born in Peru, Monsignor Octavio Ortiz Arrieta was a dedicated missionary bishop who led the Diocese of Chachapoyas…
Saint Siviard of Saint-Calais
Abbot of the monastery of Saint-Calais in the 7th century, Siviard succeeded his own father as head of the community. Known for his humility…
Saint Suitbert the Elder
An English monk sent by Saint Egbert, Suitbert became the apostle of the Frisians and the Boructuariens at the turn of the 8th century. Cons…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on March 1st?
On March 1st, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Abdalong, Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and Their Companions of Marseilles, Saint Albin of Angers, Alfano Vaser, Saint David, Saint Eudoxia of Heliopolis, María Dolores Segarra Gestoso and Maria Matilde Bucchi.