Antonio Vicenzo Gallo
Italian priest (1899-1934) of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, ordained in the diocese of Avellino, known for h…
Saints Calendar
May 2nd
9 saints celebrated
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Patriarch of Alexandria in the 4th century, Saint Athanasius was the tireless defender of the divinity of Christ against Arianism. Despite f…
Saint Germanus
A Scottish missionary and bishop, Saint Germain was martyred in Gaul. His relics, initially kept at Saint-Germain-sur-Bresle, were transferr…
Saint Germanus of Scotland
The son of a Scottish lord baptized by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, this prelate evangelized Frisia, Germany, and Spain before returning to No…
José María Rubio y Peralta
Spanish Jesuit (1864-1929) known as the "Apostle of Madrid", tireless confessor and apostle of the poor, beatified in 1985 and canonized by …
Maria Schiapparoli
Co-foundress of the Benedictine Sisters of Divine Providence, Maria Schiapparoli dedicated her life to the reception and education of poor a…
Silvio Gallotti
Italian priest (1881-1927) recognized as Venerable, marked by a deep Marian spirituality inspired by Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort.
Saint Walbert
A former Sicambrian nobleman and soldier, Walbert became the third abbot of Luxeuil in the 7th century. During his forty-year tenure, the ab…
Saint Wiborada
A noblewoman from Swabia in the 10th century, Guiborat dedicated herself to prayer and the care of the poor before becoming a recluse near t…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 2nd?
On May 2nd, the Church notably celebrates: Antonio Vicenzo Gallo, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Saint Germanus, Saint Germanus of Scotland, José María Rubio y Peralta, Maria Schiapparoli, Silvio Gallotti and Saint Walbert.