October 11

Holidays & Observances - Religious Festivals

Christianfeast days:

Agilbert, Alexander Sauli, Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus(RomanCatholic Church), Æthelburh of Barking, Bruno the Great, Cainnech of Aghaboe, Gratus of Oloron, Gummarus, James the Deacon(Church of England, RomanCatholic Church,Eastern Orthodox Church), Lommán of Trim, Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta, Nectarius of Constantinople, Nicasius, Quirinus, Scubiculus, and Pientia, Philip the Evangelist, Pope John XXIII(RomanCatholic Church), Zenaida and Philonella, October 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

A collection of Christian saints' feast days observed on October 11th across various denominations including the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
A series of feast days celebrated on October 11th to honor notable saints from Christian traditions. The observance spans multiple denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church, Church of England, and Eastern Orthodox Church. Saints commemorated include Agilbert, Æthelburh of Barking, Bruno the Great, and many others who made significant contributions to the faith. Each saint's legacy is remembered through liturgical services, prayers, and special church ceremonies. The day highlights the diversity of early Christian history and the enduring impact of these spiritual figures. Believers participate in community worship and studies reflecting on the lives and teachings of these saints. Church calendars around the world mark October 11th as a time of reverence and remembrance.
feast days Agilbert Alexander Sauli Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus Catholic Church Æthelburh of Barking Bruno the Great Cainnech of Aghaboe Gratus of Oloron Gummarus James the Deacon Church of England Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Lommán of Trim Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta Nectarius of Constantinople Nicasius, Quirinus, Scubiculus, and Pientia Philip the Evangelist Pope John XXIII Catholic Church Zenaida and Philonella October 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Agilbert

Agilbert

Alexander Sauli

Alexander Sauli

Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus(RomanCatholic Church)

Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus Catholic Church

Æthelburh of Barking

Æthelburh of Barking

Bruno the Great

A 10th-century Duke of Lorraine who became Archbishop of Cologne and led significant monastic reforms.
Born around 925 into the ruling family of Upper Lorraine. Appointed Archbishop of Cologne in 953 while still Duke, uniting secular and ecclesiastical authority. Implemented strict monastic reforms to revive discipline and learning in Benedictine monasteries. Patron of education and the arts, he founded schools and supported manuscript production. Died in 965, remembered as a saint for his devout leadership and lasting impact on the medieval Church.
Bruno the Great

Cainnech of Aghaboe

A 6th-century Irish abbot and missionary who founded Aghaboe monastery and influenced Christianity in Ireland and Scotland.
Born around 515 in County Kilkenny, Ireland, into a noble family. Trained under St. Finian of Clonard and became one of the 'Twelve Apostles of Ireland.' Established the monastery at Aghaboe, which became a renowned center of learning and pilgrimage. Traveled to Scotland to evangelize the Picts and fostered monastic foundations there. Died in 600, venerated for his scholarship, piety, and enduring missionary zeal.
Cainnech of Aghaboe

Gratus of Oloron

An early medieval bishop of Oloron in southwestern France, honored for his pastoral care and devotion.
Little is recorded of his origins, but he served as Bishop of Oloron in the 6th century. Guided his flock through the turmoil following the decline of Roman rule in Aquitaine. Maintained church traditions and supported clergy during a period of social upheaval. Local legends attribute healing miracles to his intercession after death. Feast day on October 11 celebrates his legacy in the Pyrenees region of France.
Gratus of Oloron

Gummarus

An 8th-century Belgian hermit and patron saint of difficult marriages, remembered for his ascetic life and charity.
Born around 717 and served as a courtier to Frankish nobility before embracing monastic ideals. Miraculously healed of illness, he renounced worldly life and adopted an ascetic hermitage in Lier. Dedicated himself to prayer, penance, and service to the sick and poor. Founded a community that grew around his hermitage, later becoming St. Gummarus Church. Died circa 774, his shrine remains a pilgrimage destination for couples seeking harmony.
Gummarus

James the Deacon(Church of England, RomanCatholic Church,Eastern Orthodox Church)

A 7th-century deacon sent by Pope Gregory I to assist in the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England.
One of the original missionaries in the Gregorian mission led by Augustine of Canterbury. Ordained by Pope Gregory I and instrumental in establishing the Church of Rochester. Organized the first local clergy and helped build early church structures. Known for his unwavering faith amid pagan resistance and political turbulence. Died around 671, honored for laying the groundwork of the English Church.
James the Deacon Church of England Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church

Lommán of Trim

An early Irish saint and bishop of Trim, celebrated for his missionary efforts and link to St. Patrick.
Thought to have been a nephew or disciple of St. Patrick during the 5th century. Established a church at Trim in County Meath, which became a key Christian center. Traveled across Ireland preaching, converting local chieftains, and organizing parishes. Remembered for his pastoral care, storytelling gifts, and fostering Irish Christian traditions. His feast honors his role in spreading Christianity throughout the Irish midlands.
Lommán of Trim

Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta

A 19th-century Spanish nun who founded the Daughters of Mary, focusing on youth education and social work.
Born in Madrid in 1826, she began teaching and caring for poor children in her youth. Founded the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary in 1876 to serve marginalized girls and families. Navigated anti-clerical laws in Spain, ensuring her sisters could continue educational outreach. Emphasized hands-on charity, vocational training, and strengthening Christian family life. Died in 1887, canonized in 1970, and remembered for her compassionate leadership and vision.
Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta