Christianfeast day:
Candida Maria of Jesus, Edith Stein(St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross), Firmus and Rusticus, Herman of Alaska(Russian Orthodox Churchandrelated congregations;Episcopal Church (USA)), John Vianney(1950s – currently August 4), Mary Sumner(Church of England), Nath Í of Achonry, Romanus Ostiarius, Secundian, Marcellian and Verian, August 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Honors various Christian saints and martyrs observed across multiple denominations on August 9.
This feast day honors multiple Christian saints and martyrs observed on August 9.
Roman Catholic faithful commemorate Saint Candida Maria of Jesus and Saint Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross).
The Church also remembers early martyrs Firmus and Rusticus, and lay missionary Mary Sumner.
Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint Herman of Alaska and other figures.
The Episcopal Church (USA) and Church of England include these commemorations in their liturgical calendars.
Observances feature Masses, prayers, and reflections on the lives and teachings of the saints.
This day unites diverse Christian traditions in celebrating faith, sacrifice, and service.
feast day
Candida Maria of Jesus
Edith Stein
Firmus and Rusticus
Herman of Alaska
Russian Orthodox Church
related congregations
Episcopal Church (USA)
John Vianney
1950s – currently August 4
Mary Sumner
Church of England
Nath Í of Achonry
Romanus Ostiarius
Secundian, Marcellian and Verian
August 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Candida Maria of Jesus
Feast day honoring Saint Candida Maria of Jesus, known for her humility and devotion to the poor.
Saint Candida Maria of Jesus (1845–1912) founded the Congregation of Missionary Sisters of Jesus and Mary's Immaculate Conception.
Her feast on August 9 celebrates her commitment to educating the underprivileged and caring for the needy.
Pilgrims visit her birthplace in Tenerife, Spain, for special Masses and prayers.
Churches hold liturgies reflecting on her virtues of humility, charity, and spiritual motherhood.
The day inspires charitable outreach and community service projects.
Her writings on faith and service continue to guide devotees and religious educators.
Candida Maria of Jesus
Edith Stein(St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross)
Feast day honoring Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), philosopher and martyr.
Edith Stein (1891–1942), born Jewish and later a Discalced Carmelite nun, is honored on August 9 for her theological insights and martyrdom.
She was deported to Auschwitz during the Holocaust and died in 1942, later canonized in 1998.
Her feast day commemorates her bridge-building work in philosophy, empathy, and interfaith dialogue.
Liturgies focus on her writings about the human person, suffering, and divine love.
Academic events and lectures explore her contributions to phenomenology and Christian thought.
Commemorations include prayer services and reflections on compassion and human dignity.
Edith Stein
Firmus and Rusticus
A feast day honoring Saints Firmus and Rusticus, early Christian martyrs of Verona.
They are commemorated for their unwavering faith and sacrifice.
Saints Firmus and Rusticus were brothers and wealthy landowners in Verona
who refused to renounce their Christian faith during Emperor Diocletian's persecution.
Tortured and executed around 290 AD, they became revered symbols of Christian courage.
Their story was preserved in local traditions and liturgical texts.
Their relics are venerated in the Basilica of Saint Stephen in Verona.
Pilgrims visit their shrine to honor their witness and seek spiritual strength.
Firmus and Rusticus
Herman of Alaska(Russian Orthodox Churchandrelated congregations;Episcopal Church (USA))
A feast commemorating Saint Herman of Alaska, the first Orthodox missionary to North America.
He is celebrated for his compassionate service to indigenous peoples and orphans.
Born in Russia, Saint Herman arrived in Alaska in 1794 as part of the Russian Orthodox mission.
He devoted his life to ministering to the Aleut people, translating scriptures, and providing care.
Founding the Kodiak mission, he established orphanages and defended native rights against exploitation.
He lived as a hermit on Spruce Island, embodying humility and ascetic devotion.
Canonized in 1970, his relics are enshrined at Saint Herman of Alaska Monastery.
His feast day inspires acts of charity and remembrance of missionary dedication.
Herman of Alaska
Russian Orthodox Church
related congregations
Episcopal Church (USA)
John Vianney(1950s – currently August 4)
Commemorates the historical feast of Saint John Vianney held on August 9 until 1969, now observed on August 4.
He is revered as the Curé of Ars and patron saint of parish priests.
Saint John Mary Vianney (1786–1859) was a French parish priest famed for his pastoral care.
Known as the Curé of Ars, he transformed his village through compassion, confession, and teaching.
In the 1950 revisions of the General Roman Calendar, his feast was on August 9, later moved to August 4 in 1969.
Pilgrims visit Ars, France, to venerate his incorrupt body and seek his intercession.
He is recognized as the patron saint of parish priests, inspiring clergy worldwide.
This historical date reflects the evolution of his liturgical celebration.
John Vianney
1950s – currently August 4
Mary Sumner(Church of England)
A church commemorative day honoring Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers' Union.
Celebrated by the Church of England to recognize her work supporting families.
Born in 1828, Mary Sumner founded the Mothers' Union in 1876 to empower Anglican women in family life.
The organization grew globally, promoting Christian principles in parenting and community service.
Her feast on August 9 celebrates her vision of unity, support, and social outreach.
Mothers' Union branches hold special services, outreach programs, and family events.
Mary's legacy continues through advocacy for family welfare and gender equality.
The day encourages reflection on the role of faith in nurturing strong family bonds.
Mary Sumner
Church of England
Nath Í of Achonry
The feast of Saint Nath Í of Achonry, an influential 6th-century Irish abbot and bishop.
He is remembered for founding the monastery at Achonry in County Sligo.
Saint Nath Í, also known as Nathy, lived during the early Irish Christian era, dying around 526 AD.
He established the monastic settlement at Achonry, becoming its first abbot and bishop.
His monastery became a center of learning, spirituality, and missionary activity in western Ireland.
Traditions credit him with spiritual wisdom and miracles that attracted disciples.
His feast day on August 9 honors his contributions to Irish monasticism and ecclesiastical leadership.
Pilgrims visit Achonry to reflect on Ireland's rich monastic heritage and Saint Nath Í’s legacy.
Nath Í of Achonry
Romanus Ostiarius
A feast day for Saint Romanus Ostiarius, an early Christian church doorkeeper and martyr.
His faithful service and witness during persecution are commemorated on this day.
Romanus served as an ostiarius, or doorkeeper, in the early Church in Rome.
During the Diocletianic Persecution around 304 AD, he was arrested for his faith.
He endured torture and refused to betray fellow Christians, embodying humility and courage.
Romanus was martyred for his steadfast devotion, becoming an example for humble service.
His relics inspired devotion, and churches dedicated to him honored his sacrifice.
Each August 9, communities remember Romanus’s simple yet profound witness to Christ.
Romanus Ostiarius
Secundian, Marcellian and Verian
Commemorates Saints Secundian, Marcellian, and Verian, Roman brothers martyred for their Christian faith.
They are honored for their courage and family bond amid persecution.
The three brothers lived in Rome during the early 4th century under Emperor Diocletian.
They openly professed Christianity and were arrested for refusing to perform pagan sacrifices.
After enduring interrogation and torture, they remained united in faith and were executed.
Their martyrdom became a symbol of sibling solidarity and unwavering conviction.
Early Christian communities venerated them, preserving their story in liturgical commemorations.
Their feast on August 9 invites reflection on faith, family, and sacrifice.
Secundian, Marcellian and Verian
August 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A liturgical calendar entry detailing the saints and feasts celebrated on August 9 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
It provides a daily guide for Orthodox worship and commemoration.
On August 9, the Eastern Orthodox Church commemorates a variety of saints, martyrs, and local feasts.
This liturgical listing includes notable figures such as regional saints and early Church founders.
Orthodox faithful observe appointed hymns, readings, and prayers specific to the day.
The day’s commemorations strengthen the bonds of tradition and communal memory in the Church.
Monasteries and parishes around the world follow this guide to honor the faithful departed.
It serves as a spiritual roadmap, linking contemporary worshippers to centuries of Orthodox heritage.
August 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)