Andrea Franchi
A Dominican and Bishop of Pistoia in the 14th century, Blessed Andrea Franchi distinguished himself through his tireless charity towards the…
Saints Calendar
May 26th
13 saints celebrated
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
A Roman monk sent by Pope Gregory the Great, Augustine landed in England in 597 to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons. He converted King Ethelbert …
Saint Eleutherius (Pope and Martyr)
A pope of Greek origin in the 2nd century, Eleutherius governed the Church under Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. He is famous for sending miss…
Enrico Medi
A renowned Italian physicist, science communicator, and committed politician, Enrico Medi lived his faith and science in deep unity. He was …
Saint Gaon (Gand)
A nephew of Saint Wandrille and allied to the kings of Austrasia, Saint Gaon renounced worldly greatness for monastic life at Fontenelle and…
Henri-Mathieu Planchat and 4 companions (5)
Henri-Mathieu Planchat and his four companions are martyr priests, executed by firing squad on May 26, 1871, in Paris during the tragic even…
Saint Lambert of Vence
Born in Bauduen by surgical extraction following his mother's death, Lambert was raised at the Abbey of Lérins before becoming Bishop of Ven…
Marcantonio Barbarigo
An Italian cardinal and archbishop of Montefiascone, Marcantonio Barbarigo dedicated himself to the education of poor young girls by foundin…
Blessed Mariana de Jesús (de Paredes y Flores)
Born in Quito in the 17th century, Marianne of Jesus dedicated herself from childhood to a life of extreme austerities and solitary prayer. …
Mariana de Jesús de Paredes
Ecuadorian mystic (1618-1645), recluse and Franciscan tertiary nicknamed the "Lily of Quito", who offered herself as a victim for her city d…
Marie-Teresa Dupouy Bordes
French religious sister (1873-1953), founder of the congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, declared V…
Saint Philip Neri
Born in Florence in 1515, Philip Neri settled in Rome where he became the 'Second Apostle' of the city. Founder of the Congregation of the O…
Saint Priscus (Prix) and his companions
Citizens of Besançon in the 3rd century, Priscus and his companions fled the persecution of Emperor Aurelian to take refuge in the forests o…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on May 26th?
On May 26th, the Church notably celebrates: Andrea Franchi, Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Saint Eleutherius (Pope and Martyr), Enrico Medi, Saint Gaon (Gand), Henri-Mathieu Planchat and 4 companions (5), Saint Lambert of Vence and Marcantonio Barbarigo.