Christianfeast day:
Abundius of Como, Amphianus of Lycia, Æbbe the Younger, Bronach of Glen-Seichis(Irish martyrology), Francis of Paola, Francisco Coll Guitart, Henry Budd(Anglican Church of Canada), Nicetius of Lyon, Pedro Calungsod, Theodosia of Tyre, Urban of Langres, April 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A day in the Christian calendar honoring a diverse group of saints and martyrs commemorated on April 2.
On April 2, Christian communities remember a collection of saints from different eras and regions. The feast spans figures such as Abundius of Como, Amphianus of Lycia, Æbbe the Younger, and Pedro Calungsod among others. Eastern Orthodox liturgies include special hymns and readings that reflect the virtues of each saint. Many Anglican and Catholic congregations also mark individual saints like Henry Budd and Francis of Paola with prayers or reflections. The observance brings together historical traditions and local customs to celebrate the legacy of these holy figures.
feast day
Abundius of Como
Amphianus of Lycia
Æbbe the Younger
Bronach of Glen-Seichis
Irish martyrology
Francis of Paola
Francisco Coll Guitart
Henry Budd
Anglican Church of Canada
Nicetius of Lyon
Pedro Calungsod
Theodosia of Tyre
Urban of Langres
April 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Abundius of Como
Feast day of Saint Abundius of Como, a 5th-century bishop revered for his leadership in the early Church.
Saint Abundius served as bishop of Como in northern Italy during the 5th century. He was known for defending orthodox Christian teachings and supporting the local community. His leadership helped shape the early medieval Church in the region. Each April 2, faithful remember his commitment through liturgical prayers and reflections. Local parishes may hold special services honoring his legacy and spiritual contributions.
Abundius of Como
Amphianus of Lycia
Feast day of Saint Amphianus of Lycia, an early Christian martyr celebrated in Eastern traditions.
Saint Amphianus is honored for his steadfast faith and martyrdom in the region of Lycia (modern-day Turkey). According to tradition, he endured persecution rather than renounce his beliefs. Eastern Orthodox communities commemorate his sacrifice with special hymns and readings. April 2 services often highlight his courage and the early history of Christianity. Devotees pray for strength and perseverance inspired by his example.
Amphianus of Lycia
Æbbe the Younger
Feast day of Saint Æbbe the Younger, a 7th-century Northumbrian abbess known for her piety and leadership.
Saint Æbbe the Younger founded the monastery at Coldingham in what is now Scotland, dedicating her life to monastic service. She became renowned for her devout spirituality and guidance of fellow nuns. April 2 marks her feast in calendars of the Anglican and Orthodox traditions. Celebrations include readings about her life and prayers for humility and devotion. Communities honor her influence on female monasticism and Christian hospitality.
Æbbe the Younger
Bronach of Glen-Seichis(Irish martyrology)
Feast day of Saint Bronach of Glen-Seichis, commemorated in the Irish martyrologies.
Saint Bronach is remembered in early Irish martyrological texts as a holy woman associated with Glen-Seichis. Her life is intertwined with local legends of faith and perseverance in medieval Ireland. On April 2, interest in her story is revived through liturgical readings and cultural presentations. Pilgrimages to her traditional sites may accompany church services. The observance highlights Ireland’s rich tapestry of early Christian heritage and female sanctity.
Bronach of Glen-Seichis
Irish martyrology
Francis of Paola
Saint Francis of Paola was a 15th-century Italian hermit and founder of the Order of Minims, revered for his humility and reported miracles.
Born in Paola, Italy, Francis embraced a life of austerity and penance, establishing the Order of Minims devoted to humility. He gained fame for miraculous healings and was invited to France by King Louis XI. His gentle reforms and solitary devotion influenced spiritual practices across Europe. Canonized by Pope Leo X in 1519, he remains the patron saint of boatmen. His feast day is celebrated on April 2 in the Catholic Church.
Francis of Paola
Francisco Coll Guitart
Saint Francisco Coll Guitart was a 19th-century Spanish Dominican priest known for his missionary zeal and founding the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation.
Born in Catalonia in 1812, Francisco entered the Dominican Order and was ordained in 1838. He devoted his life to preaching and catechetical work among rural communities in Catalonia. In 1856, he founded the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation to educate and support the poor. Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009, he is honored for his compassion and educational mission. His feast day is observed on April 2.
Francisco Coll Guitart
Henry Budd(Anglican Church of Canada)
Commemorates Henry Budd, the first Indigenous Canadian ordained as an Anglican priest, notable for his work translating scriptures into the Cree language.
Born around 1793 at Norway House, Henry Budd embraced Christianity and studied at the St. John's Mission. In 1850 he became the first Indigenous person ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada. He dedicated his ministry to the Cree people, translating parts of the Bible and hymns into their language. His efforts strengthened Indigenous Christian communities in Rupert's Land. He died on April 2, 1852, and is commemorated annually for his pioneering contributions.
Henry Budd
Anglican Church of Canada
Nicetius of Lyon
Saint Nicetius was a 6th-century bishop of Lyon celebrated for his bold leadership and opposition to heretical teachings.
Born around 513, Nicetius became bishop of Lyon in 556 and earned a reputation as a persuasive preacher. He defended the orthodox faith against Arianism and upheld church discipline, writing letters to enforce moral reforms. Exiled briefly by King Guntram, he was later recalled due to popular demand. His writings and episcopal leadership influenced the Merovingian Church. He died on April 2, 573, and his feast day honors his zealous guardianship of Christian doctrine.
Nicetius of Lyon
Pedro Calungsod
Pedro Calungsod was a young Filipino missionary catechist who was martyred on Guam and later canonized as a saint.
Born in the Philippines around 1654, Pedro Calungsod served as a catechist under Jesuit missionaries in the Marianas. On April 2, 1672, he and another missionary were killed while evangelizing on Guam. His steadfast faith and dedication to teaching Christianity in a foreign land inspired generations. Beatified in 2000 and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012, he is one of the patron saints of the Philippines and of youth. His feast day on April 2 celebrates his youthful courage and missionary spirit.
Pedro Calungsod
Theodosia of Tyre
Saint Theodosia of Tyre was an early Christian martyr who bravely confronted persecution during the Diocletian era.
In the early 4th century, Theodosia defied Roman bans on Christian worship in Tyre by seeking out imprisoned believers. She comforted prisoners and boldly criticized the emperor's edicts. Arrested and tortured for her actions, she was beheaded on April 2, 307. Venerated for her courage and compassionate ministry to persecuted Christians, she became a symbol of steadfast faith. Her commemoration on April 2 honors her sacrifice and fearless witness to the Gospel.
Theodosia of Tyre
Urban of Langres
Saint Urban was a 4th-century bishop of Langres celebrated for his pastoral guidance and support of early monasticism.
Urban served as bishop of Langres, France, during a period of growing Christian influence in the Roman Empire. He is noted for defending the Church against heretical movements and for his efforts to aid the poor. According to tradition, he hosted Augustine of Hippo when he passed through Gaul on his journey to Italy. Urban died on April 2, 390, and his feast day commemorates his leadership and charitable works in the early Western Church.
Urban of Langres