Saint Adrian of Nicomedia
A pagan officer in Nicomedia, Adrian converted after admiring the steadfastness of Christian martyrs. Supported by his wife Natalie, he cour…
Saints Calendar
September 8th
10 saints celebrated
Saint Eustace of Flay
Abbot of Flay in the 13th century, Eustace was a zealous preacher and legate of Pope Innocent III in England. He fought ardently for the ref…
Holy Shroud of Cadouin
The Holy Shroud of Cadouin is a relic of the Passion that wrapped the head of Jesus Christ. Brought back from Antioch by a Périgord priest a…
Our Lady of Benoite-Vaux
A Marian pilgrimage site located in the Meuse, Benoite-Vaux was founded in the 12th century by the Bishop of Verdun and the lords of Faverol…
Our Lady of Lights
In 1661, a landowner from Goult was healed of a twelve-year infirmity after seeing a mysterious light in the ruins of a chapel. This miracle…
Our Lady of Marceille (Limoux)
The pilgrimage of Notre-Dame de Marceille, near Limoux, is based on the miraculous discovery of a dark Madonna by a plowman. Despite his att…
Our Lady of the Castle (Allauch)
Located on a rocky summit in Allauch, the sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Château finds its origin in an oratory founded by the Cassianite monks.…
Our Lady of Valsuzenay
Notre-Dame du Valsuzenay is a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary honored near Vendeuvre. According to tradition, she appeared to a man whos…
Our Lady of Virtues (Périgueux)
The pilgrimage of Our Lady of Virtues near Périgueux originates from the miraculous discovery of a statue of the Virgin by a shepherdess in …
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Born in Judea to Joachim and Anne after long sterility, Mary was preserved from original sin from her conception. Her birth is celebrated on…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are celebrated on September 8th?
On September 8th, the Church notably celebrates: Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, Saint Eustace of Flay, Holy Shroud of Cadouin, Our Lady of Benoite-Vaux, Our Lady of Lights, Our Lady of Marceille (Limoux), Our Lady of the Castle (Allauch) and Our Lady of Valsuzenay.