In Alexandria (Egypt), Saint Syncletica, who, according to tradition, followed the eremitical life. († 4th cent.)

In Carthage (Tunisia), Saint Deogratias, bishop. He rescued many captives brought from the city of Rome by the Vandals, housing them in two large basilicas prepared with beds and mats. († 457/458)

In Rome, the commemoration of Saint Emiliana, virgin, paternal aunt of Saint Gregory the Great. Shortly after the death of her sister Saint Tarsila, she herself left this world to meet the Lord. († 6th cent.)

* In Maxent (France), Saint Conwoïon, abbot, who founded the monastery of Saint-Sauveur in Redon under the Rule of Saint Benedict. Under his direction, a great number of distinguished monks thrived for their great piety. After the destruction of his monastery by the Normans, he built a new one at Saint-Maxent de Plélan, where he died in his eighties. († 868)

In London (England), Saint Edward the Confessor. As King of the English, he was highly esteemed by the people on account of his excellent charity. He established peace in his kingdom and tenaciously promoted communion with the Apostolic See. († 1066)

* Near Walkenberg (Netherlands), Saint Gerlac, hermit, renowned for his assistance to the poor. († 1165)

* In Todi (Italy), Blessed Ruggero, professed priest of the Order of Minors, who was a disciple of Saint Francis and his fervent imitator. († 1237)

* In Angers (France), Blesseds François Peltier, Jacques Ledoyen and Pierre Tessier, diocesan priests and martyrs who, during the French Revolution, were beheaded for remaining faithful to their priesthood. († 1794)

In Philadelphia (United States of America), Saint John Nepomucene Neumann, professed priest of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer and bishop. He distinguished himself for his solicitude towards poor immigrants, supporting them with counsel and admirable charity, and dedicating himself to the Christian formation of children. († 1860)

* In Genoa (Italy), Blessed Maria Repetto, professed religious of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Refuge on Mount Calvary. Hidden from the eyes of the world, she was remarkable in her work of comforting the afflicted and strengthening the timid in the hope of salvation. († 1890)

In Dublin (Ireland), Saint Charles of Saint Andrew (Joannes Andreas Houben), professed priest of the Congregation of the Passion, a fervent minister of the sacrament of Penance. († 1893)

* In Yazlovets (Ukraine), Blessed Marcelina Darowska. After the death of her husband and eldest son, she consecrated herself to the Lord and cared for the dignity of families. She founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin for the formation of young people. († 1911)

* In Spoleto (Italy), Blessed Pietro Bonilli, diocesan priest and founder of the Institute of the Sisters of the Holy Family, dedicated to the education and assistance of poor girls and orphans. († 1935)

In Zaragoza (Spain), Saint Genoveva Torres Morales, virgin. Having already suffered from the harshness of life and the adversity of illness, she founded the Institute of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Angels, dedicated to the assistance of women. († 1956)