In Edessa in Osroene (now Urfa,Türkiye), the Holy martyrs Sharbel, priest, and Bebaia, his sister. After being baptized by Bishop Saint Barsimeus  they suffered martyrdom for Christ. († c. 250)

At the Greater Catacomb on Via Nomentana, in Rome (Italy), the Holy martyrs Papias and Maurus, soldiers. († c. 3rd cent.)

In Perugia (Italy), Saint Costantius, bishop. († c. 3rd cent.)

In Syrian Antioch (now Antakya, Türkiye), the Holy martyrs Juventinus and Maximinus, crowned with martyrdom under Emperor Julian the Apostate. († 363)

In Trier (Germany), Saint Valerius, bishop, the second to govern this see. († end of the 3rd cent.)

Near Syrian Antioch (now Antakya, Türkiye), Saint Aphrahat, anchorite. Born and educated among the Persians, following in the footsteps of the Magi, he was converted to the Lord in Bethlehem. On reaching Edessa, he retired to a small house outside the walls. Finally, in Antioch he defended the Catholic faith from the Arians with his preaching and writings. († c. 378)

* In Brittany (France), Saint Gildas the Wise, abbot. He wrote about the destruction of Brittany, deploring the misfortunes of its people and reproaching the wickedness of its princes and clergy. It is said that he founded the monastery of Rhuys and that he may have died on the island of Houat. († 570)

In Bourges (France), Saint Sulpicius Severus, bishop, senator of Gaul, whose wisdom, pastoral care, and zeal in restoring discipline were praised by Saint Gregory of Tours. († 591)

* In Florence (Italy), Blessed Villana delle Botti, mother of a family, who, having abandoned the worldly life, joined the Lay Fraternities of Saint Dominic. She was renowned for her meditation on the passion of Christ, austere conduct of life, and begging in the streets for the poor. († 1361)

* In Piastowe (Poland), Blessed Bronisław Markiewicz, professed priest of the Salesian Society of Don Bosco. With boundless devotion, he founded the Congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel, to support his apostolate with young people. († 1912)

* In Białystok (Poland), Blessed Bolesława Maria Lament, virgin, who amid political upheavals founded the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family to promote Christian unity, help the abandoned, and form girls to Christian living. († 1946)