Saint Agricol of Avignon
Born in Avignon in the 7th century, Agricol trained at the Abbey of Lérins before becoming coadjutor and then successor to his father, Saint…
Saints Calendar
September 2nd
9 saints celebrated
Antonio Franco
Antonio Franco (1585-1626) was an Italian prelate, royal chaplain, and prelate of Santa Lucia del Mela, beatified in 2013 by Pope Francis.
Jean-Marie du Lau and 190 companions (191)
Group of 191 ecclesiastics and laypeople murdered in Paris on September 2 and 3, 1792, for refusing to take the schismatic oath to the Civil…
Blessed Margaret of Leuven
A virtuous servant in Louvain in the 13th century, Margaret took a vow of chastity and served the poor in the inn of her relative Amand. In …
Maria Domenica Bottani
Maria Domenica Bottani (Sister Maria Dositea Eucaristica), an Italian religious sister and Superior General of the Ursuline Sisters of Gandi…
Maria Velotti
Maria Velotti (1826-1886), in religion Maria Luisa of the Most Holy Sacrament, was an Italian religious, foundress of the Franciscan Adorers…
September Martyrs (191)
Group of 191 Catholics (bishops, priests, religious, and laypeople) massacred in Paris between September 2 and 5, 1792, for refusing to take…
Solomon Leclercq
A Brother of the Christian Schools and secretary to the Superior General, Solomon Leclercq was massacred at the Carmes convent in Paris on S…
Saint Stephen of Hungary
The first Christian king of Hungary, Stephen converted his people, organized the national Church, and received the royal crown from Pope Syl…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on September 2nd?
On September 2nd, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Agricol of Avignon, Antonio Franco, Jean-Marie du Lau and 190 companions (191), Blessed Margaret of Leuven, Maria Domenica Bottani, Maria Velotti, September Martyrs (191) and Solomon Leclercq.