Christianfeast day:
Anathalon(inBrescia), Antonio Gonzalez, BlessedÉmilie Gamelin(Canada), Gerard of Csanád, Our Lady of Mercyand its related observance:La Mercè(Barcelona), Our Lady of Ransom(Mercedarians), Our Lady of Walsingham(Church of England), Pacificus of San Severino, Rupert of Salzburg, September 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
A day marking various Christian saints’ feast days and Eastern Orthodox liturgical commemorations.
On September 24th, several Christian churches commemorate the lives of saints and religious figures. Western traditions honor Saint Anathalon of Brescia, Saint Antonio González, Blessed Émilie Gamelin of Canada, and Saint Gerard of Csanád among others. The Mercedarians observe Our Lady of Ransom, while Barcelona celebrates La Mercè in homage to Our Lady of Mercy. The Church of England commemorates Our Lady of Walsingham and local communities hold special services. Eastern Orthodox congregations mark September 24th in their liturgical calendar with hymns and readings for these featured saints. Devotees attend Masses, processions, and pray for intercession. This day blends local customs, art, and music in remembrance of these holy figures.
feast day
Anathalon
Brescia
Antonio Gonzalez
Émilie Gamelin
Gerard of Csanád
Our Lady of Mercy
La Mercè
Barcelona
Our Lady of Ransom
Mercedarians
Our Lady of Walsingham
Church of England
Pacificus of San Severino
Rupert of Salzburg
September 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Anathalon(inBrescia)
Feast day of Saint Anathalon, the first known bishop of Brescia.
Celebrated locally in Brescia on September 24th, the feast of Saint Anathalon honors the first recorded bishop of the city who led the Christian community in the early 2nd century. The observance includes a solemn Mass at the Cathedral of Brescia and a procession through historic streets. Clergy and faithful pray for guidance and protection, invoking the saint’s legacy of pastoral care. Cultural events often accompany religious ceremonies, featuring traditional music and readings about Anathalon’s life. Local schools and institutions organize lectures on the spread of Christianity in Lombardy. The feast strengthens community bonds and preserves centuries-old devotional practices. Pilgrims may visit nearby shrines and relics attributed to the saint.
Anathalon
Brescia
Antonio Gonzalez
Feast day of Blessed Antonio González, a Spanish Franciscan known for his charity and devotion.
Observed on September 24th in certain Franciscan communities, the feast of Blessed Antonio González honors a Spanish priest renowned for his humble service to the poor and sick in the 17th century. The liturgy includes special readings, hymns, and anointing of the sick, reflecting his ministry. Pilgrimages to his burial site and associated shrines take place, where devotees seek his intercession for healing and compassion. Religious orders hold retreats and community service projects inspired by his example of charity. Educational sessions explore his writings on humility and pastoral care. Local parishes celebrate with communal meals, traditional prayers, and acts of kindness in his memory. Blessed Antonio González’s feast fosters a spirit of service and solidarity.
Antonio Gonzalez
BlessedÉmilie Gamelin(Canada)
Feast day of Blessed Émilie Gamelin, the Canadian nun who founded the Sisters of Providence and dedicated her life to caring for the poor and marginalized.
Blessed Émilie Gamelin (1800–1851) was a pioneering Canadian social worker and foundress of the Sisters of Providence in Montreal. Renowned for her compassion, she opened shelters for the homeless, orphanages, and hospitals, serving victims of poverty and illness. Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001, her legacy continues through charitable works across Canada. Her feast day on September 24 celebrates her unwavering faith and dedication to social justice. The day invites reflection on the power of compassion and community service in modern society.
Émilie Gamelin
Gerard of Csanád
Feast day of Saint Gerard of Csanád, the first bishop of Hungary and martyr who helped establish Christianity in the region.
Saint Gerard of Csanád, also known as Gerard Sagredo (c. 980–1046), was a Benedictine monk who became the first bishop of Csanád under King Stephen I of Hungary. A devoted missionary, he played a crucial role in spreading Christian faith among the Magyars. In 1046, Gerard was martyred by anti-Christian rebels and became a revered patron saint of Hungary. His feast day on September 24 honors his courage, evangelizing missionary zeal, and enduring influence on Hungarian religious culture. Pilgrims and faithful observe the day with special liturgies and prayers for national unity and faith.
Gerard of Csanád
Our Lady of Mercyand its related observance:
La Mercè(Barcelona)
Feast day of Our Lady of Mercy, celebrating the Virgin Mary’s compassion and the founding of the Mercedarian Order devoted to freeing captives.
Our Lady of Mercy, also known as La Virgen de la Merced, is honored on September 24 in the Catholic Church as a symbol of divine mercy and liberation. The Mercedarian Order, founded in 1218 in Barcelona, devoted itself to redeeming Christians captured during conflicts. This feast day commemorates Mary’s intercession for the oppressed and the historic missions of Mercedarians. Churches around the world hold special Masses, prayers, and processions recalling their charitable work. The observance highlights themes of compassion, freedom, and solidarity with those in captivity.
Our Lady of Mercy
La Mercè
Barcelona
Our Lady of Ransom(Mercedarians)
Feast day of Our Lady of Ransom, devotion to Mary invoked for delivering captives and inspiring the Mercedarian mission.
Our Lady of Ransom, honored under the title Virgen de la Merced, has been venerated since the 13th century when St. Peter Nolasco founded the Mercedarian Order. On September 24, the Catholic Church celebrates Mary’s role as the Redeemer of captives and patroness of those suffering injustice. The Mercedarians committed themselves to freeing Christians captured during medieval conflicts, embodying Mary’s mercy in action. Liturgical celebrations include prayers, hymns, and blessings of scapulars as symbols of Marian protection. This feast invites the faithful to reflect on mercy, liberation, and the enduring relevance of compassion in today’s world.
Our Lady of Ransom
Mercedarians
Our Lady of Walsingham(Church of England)
Anglican feast commemorating Our Lady of Walsingham, associated with the historic shrine and pilgrimage site in Norfolk.
Our Lady of Walsingham is a title given to Mary following an apparition in 11th-century England, inspiring the founding of a shrine in the village of Walsingham, Norfolk. September 24 marks the Anglican Church’s celebration, emphasizing Mary’s guidance and patronage of pilgrims. The shrine was destroyed during the Reformation but revived in the 20th century, becoming a major pilgrimage destination for Anglicans worldwide. Services often include processions, prayers, and music honoring the ancient tradition. The feast highlights the ecumenical spirit and deep historical roots of Marian devotion in England.
Our Lady of Walsingham
Church of England
Pacificus of San Severino
Feast day of Blessed Pacificus of San Severino, the Franciscan preacher renowned for his humility and miraculous healings.
Blessed Pacificus of San Severino (1653–1721) was a Conventual Franciscan friar known for his gentle spirit, ascetic life, and powerful preaching across Italy. Celebrated for numerous reported miracles, he spent decades serving the poor, sick, and marginalized. After his death, devotion to Pacificus grew, leading to his beatification by Pope Pius IX in 1856. Each September 24, the Franciscan community remembers his example of charity, prayer, and Franciscan simplicity. Liturgical commemorations include readings from his writings, intercessory prayers, and reflections on his path to holiness.
Pacificus of San Severino
Rupert of Salzburg
Feast day of Saint Rupert of Salzburg, the 'Apostle of Bavaria' and founder of Salzburg.
Saint Rupert of Salzburg (c. 660–710) was a missionary bishop from Worms who became the first bishop of Salzburg and is often called the ‘Apostle of Bavaria.’ He established monasteries, including the famous St. Peter’s Abbey and a saltworks, earning him the patronage of the salt trade. Rupert’s evangelizing work laid the foundations for Christian culture in the region. His feast day on September 24 is celebrated with special services, pilgrimages, and cultural events in Salzburg, honoring his legacy. The celebration underscores themes of faith, community building, and the integration of spiritual and economic development.
Rupert of Salzburg
September 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
An observance in the Eastern Orthodox Church commemorating various saints and events according to the liturgical calendar.
On September 24, the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar honors a diverse group of saints, including martyrs, hierarchs, and monastic figures. Feasts may include saints like Sergius of Radonezh, Sophia of Slutsk, and others depending on the specific jurisdiction. Services feature special liturgies, vespers, and readings from the Synaxarion recounting the lives and virtues of the commemorated saints. The day invites the faithful to seek inspiration from the examples of holiness and perseverance in the Orthodox tradition. It also serves as a reminder of the unity and continuity of the Church across centuries and cultures.
September 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)