What saint is celebrated today Friday, May 2? Everything you have to know about today’s Santoral

Friday 02nd May 2025 04:04 AM

The Christian santoral celebrates today, Friday, May 2, 2025 El Santo de San Atanasio de Alejandríaamong others.

Atanasio of Alexandria, prominent bishop and theologian, was a key figure in the defense of the divinity of Jesus Christ against Arianism, a doctrine that denied its divine nature. During the third century, under the reigns of emperors such as Constantine and Valente, Atanasio remained firm in his defense of the Catholic faith, which earned him repeated exiles and constant confrontations with the Arians. Despite adversities, he never abandoned his commitment to Christian orthodoxy. Finally, he managed to return to his episcopal headquarters, where he continued his pastoral mission until his death in 373.

On this Friday, May 2, 2025, the Catholic Church commemorates the Holy of Antonino Pierozzi de Florencia, Ciriaco de Atalia, Félix Deacon, Flaminia, Hespero de Atalia, Longinos de Flamoria, Teodule de Atalia, Viborada, Vindemial, Waldeberto, Zoe de Atalia. Although today is known for San Atanasio de Alejandría and with which the Christian religion tributes people in Spain.

This holiday has achieved that, at least, once a year, Christians can celebrate the day in which the saint who bears his name was canonized. But what does this mean? Celebrate the saint It is to commemorate the exemplary life of those Christians who preceded us and who bear our name. And, although it has less and less impact on society compared to previous times, there are many who still actively enjoy this day.

Next you will find a list of the SANTOS THE SANTAS That correspond to Friday, May 2, 2025, according to our Hispanic tradition and the dates of celebration of the Catholic festivities, all related to events of Jesus’ life and the history of the Church.

Roman martyrology It is the name that receives the list from which, today all the names of the saints are obtained. This book is updated periodically, feeding on new saints after the canonizations made from the Vatican.

Saints today May 2

In addition to the commemoration of San Atanasio de Alejandríawhich we celebrate today, other onomastics are commemorated in the Catholic Church. This is due to the large number of saints who, over the centuries of history, have been gaining this distinction. For this reason today, May 2 we also celebrate:

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