Christianfeast day:
BlessedMarie Rose Durocher, BlessedJuan de Palafox y Mendoza, Bruno of Cologne, Faith, Mary Frances of the Five Wounds, Pardulphus, Sagar of Laodicea, October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics), William Tyndale(commemoration,Anglicanism), withMyles Coverdale(Episcopal Church (USA))
Christian feast day honoring multiple saints, martyrs, and commemorations observed on October 6 across various Christian traditions.
Every October 6, Christians around the world commemorate a diverse group of saints and martyrs, including Blessed Marie Rose Durocher and Bruno of Cologne. The day's Eastern Orthodox liturgics honor figures such as Sagar of Laodicea and other regional saints. Anglican and Episcopal traditions remember William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale for their contributions to Bible translation. Faith and Mary Frances of the Five Wounds are also venerated for their devotion and sacrifices. This feast highlights the richness of Christian heritage, drawing believers into reflection on lives of faith and service.
feast day
Blessed
Marie Rose Durocher
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza
Bruno of Cologne
Faith
Mary Frances of the Five Wounds
Pardulphus
Sagar of Laodicea
October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
William Tyndale
Anglicanism
Myles Coverdale
Episcopal Church (USA)
BlessedMarie Rose Durocher
Commemoration of Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Canadian founder of the Sisters of the Holy Names.
Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher (1811–1849) was a Canadian nun who founded the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Recognized for her deep faith and commitment to education, she established schools to serve young women in Quebec. The Catholic Church beatified her in 1982 after acknowledging her virtuous life and miracles attributed to her intercession. Celebrated on October 6, the day includes Masses, prayers, and readings about her life story. Devotees reflect on her legacy of compassion, teaching, and spiritual leadership, drawing inspiration from her example of service.
Blessed
Marie Rose Durocher
BlessedJuan de Palafox y Mendoza
Feast day of Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, 17th-century Spanish bishop and reformer.
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza (1600–1659) was a Spanish-born priest, bishop of Puebla, Mexico, and interim Viceroy of New Spain. Renowned for his reform efforts, he protected indigenous peoples and championed social justice. Beatified by the Catholic Church in 2011, his writings and sermons continue to inspire scholars and believers. Observed on October 6, his feast day includes liturgical celebrations, charitable works, and reflections on his enduring legacy. The day highlights his commitment to faith, governance, and moral integrity as a model for leadership.
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza
Bruno of Cologne
A feast day commemorating Bruno of Cologne, the 11th-century monk and founder of the Carthusian Order.
Bruno of Cologne was an influential 11th-century scholar and the founder of the Carthusian Order, known for its contemplative monastic life. Born in Cologne around 1030, he studied theology at the cathedral school before withdrawing to a life of solitude and prayer. In 1084 he established the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the Alps, which became the center of the Carthusian tradition. His strict adherence to asceticism and dedication to study shaped the order's spiritual disciplines. Celebrated on October 6th, this day invites reflection on his legacy of solitude, scholarship, and devotion. Monastic communities worldwide commemorate his contributions with special prayers and liturgical services.
Bruno of Cologne
Faith
Honors Saint Faith, a young Christian martyr celebrated for her unwavering devotion to early Christianity.
Saint Faith was a young Christian martyr from Agen, France, known for her steadfast faith in the face of persecution. According to tradition, she refused to renounce her beliefs and endured torture and execution at a young age. Her relics were enshrined at the Abbey of Conques, making it a key pilgrimage site on the Way of St. James. Celebrated on October 6th, her feast day honors her courage and miraculous intercessions. Churches observe the day with special liturgies and processions, inviting the faithful to reflect on the power of belief and sacrifice.
Faith
Mary Frances of the Five Wounds
Celebrates Mary Frances of the Five Wounds, an 18th-century Italian mystic renowned for her deep devotion to Christ's passion.
Mary Frances of the Five Wounds was an Italian mystic and foundress in the 18th century whose spiritual life was marked by profound devotion to Christ’s suffering. A member of the Franciscan Third Order, she experienced visions of the five wounds of Jesus, inspiring her to serve the poor and infirm. She established a religious community dedicated to care, prayer, and the promotion of Christian charity. Her writings emphasize humility, compassion, and the redemptive power of suffering. Observed on October 6th, the feast honors her example of piety and the transformative impact of faith in action.
Mary Frances of the Five Wounds
Pardulphus
Remembers Saint Pardulphus, a 6th-century abbot renowned for his humble leadership and miracles.
Saint Pardulphus was a monk and later abbot at the monastery of Guérande in the 6th century, celebrated for his piety and pastoral care. Born in the Rhine region, he devoted over five decades to guiding his monastic community with humility and charity. Numerous miracles and healings were attributed to his intercession, drawing pilgrims to his tomb. His feast day on October 6th honors his legacy of spiritual leadership and simplicity. Monasteries mark the occasion with special prayers, readings from his life, and communal meals in his memory.
Pardulphus
Sagar of Laodicea
Commemorates Saint Sagar of Laodicea, an early Christian bishop-martyr honored for his courage and pastoral leadership.
Saint Sagar served as bishop of Laodicea in Syria during the early 3rd century and became a martyr under Diocletian’s persecution. Known for his compassionate leadership and eloquent preaching, he guided his flock through trying times of religious oppression. Arrested for refusing to abandon his faith, Sagar was executed, becoming a powerful symbol of steadfast belief. His feast day on October 6th invites the faithful to reflect on his sacrifice and dedication to pastoral ministry. Churches observe the day with liturgical prayers, readings of his life, and veneration of his relics.
Sagar of Laodicea
October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
An observance marking the saints and events commemorated on October 6th in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
October 6th in the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar honors a variety of saints, martyrs, and events remembered through the centuries. Observances include readings of hagiographies, troparia, and kontakia reflecting the lives of those commemorated. Services such as the Divine Liturgy and Vespers are held, with special hymns and prayers specific to the day’s saints. Local churches may also honor additional figures celebrated within their traditions. Faithful gather to venerate icons, receive blessings, and participate in communal worship, deepening their connection to the communion of saints.
October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
William Tyndale(commemoration,Anglicanism), withMyles Coverdale(Episcopal Church (USA))
Commemorates William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale, pioneers of English Bible translation during the Reformation.
William Tyndale was a 16th-century English scholar whose translation of the Bible into English laid the foundation for modern Scripture in the vernacular. Myles Coverdale followed by producing the first complete printed English Bible and advancing reformist ideals within the Church. Anglican and Episcopal traditions remember them on October 6th with readings from their translated texts and reflections on their enduring influence. Their work made religious texts accessible to ordinary people, fueling theological debate and liturgical reforms. The commemoration highlights the power of language in spiritual life and the courage required to challenge ecclesiastical authorities.
William Tyndale
Anglicanism
Myles Coverdale
Episcopal Church (USA)