Saints of 6 January
The feast, the saints of the day, and the Roman Martyrology for 6 January.
Feasts in 2026
Tuesday 6 January 2026.
- Ordinary Form: The Epiphany of the Lord. Solemnity, white. Also kept: St André Bessette.
- 1962 calendar: Epiphany of the Lord. First class, white.
Feasts that depend on the date of Easter fall on a different day each year.
Saints of the day
- St André Bessette. Holy Cross brother and humble doorkeeper of Montreal.
Roman Martyrology
The Epiphany of Our Lord
The Epiphany of Our Lord.
St Macra, virgin
In the diocese of Rheims, the martyrdom of St. Macra, virgin, who, in the persecution of Diocletian, was cast into the fire by order of the governor Rictiovarus. As she remained uninjured, she had her breasts cut off, was imprisoned in a foul dungeon, rolled upon broken earthenware and burning coals, and finally she gave up her soul while engaged in prayer.
Many holy martyrs (Africa, under Severus)
In Africa, the commemoration of many holy martyrs, who were burned at the stake in the persecution of Severus.
St Melanius of Rennes
At Rennes, in France, St. Melanius, bishop and confessor, who, after a life remarkable for virtues innumerable, with his thoughts constantly fixed on heaven, gloriously departed from this world.
St Andrew Corsini, bishop (Florence)
At Florence, St. Andrew Corsini, a Florentine Carmelite and bishop of Fiesoli. Being celebrated for miracles, he was ranked among the Saints by Urban VIII. His festival is kept on the 4th of February.
St Nilammon of Geris
At Geris, in Egypt, St. Nilammon, anchoret, who, whilst he was carried to a bishopric against his will, gave up his soul to God in prayer.
From the 1916 English edition of the Roman Martyrology, which is in the public domain. Saints canonised since then are added with a short note.
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