Christianfeast day:
Boniface of Tarsus, Engelmund of Velsen, Matthias the Apostle(Roman Catholic Church,Anglican Communion,Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Michael Garicoïts, Mo Chutu of Lismore(Roman Catholic Church), Victor and Corona, May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A day in the Christian liturgical calendar honoring the memorials of several saints across different denominations.
Each year on May 14, Christian churches commemorate the feast days of saints such as Boniface of Tarsus, Engelmund of Velsen, Matthias the Apostle, Michael Garicoïts, Mo Chutu of Lismore, Victor, and Corona. Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran communities hold special services, prayers, and readings in their memory. Eastern Orthodox liturgics also mark this date with hymns and devotional practices. Celebrations vary regionally, reflecting diverse cultural traditions and local patronage. Faithful may participate in processions, charitable acts, and community gatherings to honor these figures' legacies.
feast day
Boniface of Tarsus
Engelmund of Velsen
Matthias the Apostle
Roman Catholic Church
Anglican Communion
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Michael Garicoïts
Mo Chutu of Lismore
Roman Catholic Church
Victor and Corona
May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
The first day ofIzumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival. (Izumo-taisha)
The opening day of the grand annual festival at Izumo-taisha, one of Japan’s oldest and most sacred Shinto shrines.
Each year on May 14, Izumo-taisha in Shimane Prefecture begins its Grand Festival, honoring the kami (deities) enshrined there. The multi-day event features traditional rituals, music, and sacred dances performed by Shinto priests and miko. Thousands of worshippers and visitors gather to pray for good fortune, matchmaking, and community blessings. The festival showcases ancient customs handed down for centuries, including the kagura performances. Local vendors offer regional foods and crafts, making it both a spiritual and cultural highlight of the spring season in Japan.
Izumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival
Izumo-taisha
Boniface of Tarsus
Feast day celebrating Saint Boniface of Tarsus.
Saint Boniface of Tarsus is commemorated on May 14 for his martyrdom in the early Christian church. According to tradition, he was tortured and executed for refusing to renounce his faith. Devotion to Boniface spread throughout medieval Europe, and he is invoked as a protector against false allegations. On his feast day, Christians attend masses and prayers in his honor, reflecting on his witness to faith. Churches dedicated to him may hold special liturgies and charitable activities.
Boniface of Tarsus
Engelmund of Velsen
Commemoration of Saint Engelmund of Velsen, an early medieval missionary.
Saint Engelmund of Velsen, a 9th-century missionary to the Frisians, is honored on May 14. Tradition holds that he preached the Gospel in what is now the Netherlands, founding Christian communities along the coast. He is venerated for his dedication to spreading Christianity and his ascetic lifestyle. On his feast day, services include readings about his missionary journeys and prayers for guidance in faith. Some parishes hold processions to sites associated with his ministry.
Engelmund of Velsen
Matthias the Apostle(Roman Catholic Church,Anglican Communion,Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
Feast day of Saint Matthias the Apostle, chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
Saint Matthias the Apostle, who was selected by the early Christian community to replace Judas Iscariot, is celebrated on May 14. His appointment is recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, highlighting themes of faith and divine choice. Matthias is venerated for his testimony to the resurrection of Christ and his missionary service. On this day, churches in Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions hold special liturgies and Gospel readings. Faithful reflect on his example of discipleship and commitment amid challenges.
Matthias the Apostle
Roman Catholic Church
Anglican Communion
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Michael Garicoïts
Feast day honoring Saint Michael Garicoïts, founder of a French religious congregation.
Saint Michael Garicoïts (1797–1863) is remembered on May 14 as the founder of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Bétharram. Known for his pastoral zeal and devotion to education, he established schools and churches in southwestern France. His ministry emphasized service to the poor and the sacramental life. On this feast day, those affiliated with his congregation and parish communities celebrate with Masses, hymns, and reflections on his writings. Pilgrimages to the Bétharram sanctuary commemorate his spirituality and charitable works.
Michael Garicoïts
Mo Chutu of Lismore(Roman Catholic Church)
Feast of Saint Mo Chutu of Lismore, an early Irish abbot and missionary.
Saint Mo Chutu of Lismore, also known as Carthage, was an influential 7th-century Irish abbot who founded the monastery at Lismore. Celebrated on May 14, his legacy includes a school and scriptorium that became a center of learning. He is honored for his leadership in the Irish monastic tradition and his role in ecclesiastical reform. On his feast day, liturgies recall his commitment to scholarship, prayer, and hospitality. Irish communities and visitors to Lismore Abbey participate in services and cultural events celebrating Celtic Christian heritage.
Mo Chutu of Lismore
Roman Catholic Church
Victor and Corona
The feast day of Saints Victor and Corona, early Christian martyrs, observed on May 14 by Catholic and Orthodox Christians.
According to Christian tradition, Saints Victor and Corona were early martyrs who bravely stood for their faith under Roman persecution. St. Victor, a Roman soldier, refused to renounce Christianity, while St. Corona, a young woman, endured torture for her devotion. Their shared feast on May 14 is observed in both Catholic and Orthodox churches. Worshipers commemorate their courage through special liturgies, prayers, and veneration of relics. This day inspires believers to reflect on steadfastness and spiritual conviction.
Victor and Corona
May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A collection of saints and feasts commemorated in the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar on May 14.
On May 14, the Eastern Orthodox Church honors a variety of saints and historical events in its liturgical calendar. Observances include the Prophet Isaiah, Martyr Isidore of Chios, and other figures whose faith and sacrifice are remembered. Special services feature chanted hymns, the Divine Liturgy, and readings that highlight the virtues of the commemorated saints. Icons are venerated, candles lit, and communities gather to offer prayers. This daily commemoration connects believers with centuries of spiritual tradition and encourages reflection on enduring faith.
May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)