St. Paul Miki and Companions, February 6
Paul Miki, a Japanese Jesuit, was crucified with 25 companions on a hill above Nagasaki in 1597, among them priests, catechists and three boys. From the cross he forgave his executioners. They were the first martyrs of Japan.
On the General Roman Calendar, February 6 is a memorial: Saint Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs.
Other saints on February 6
- St. Dorothy, virgin and martyr (4th century)
- St. Vedast, bishop of Arras (540)
Name days on February 6
In countries that keep name days, February 6 is the day for people named Dorothy.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Dorothy | February 6 |
February 6 on the calendar
February 6 is the 37th day of the year, with 328 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | Wednesday |
Keeping February 6
February 6 falls in winter. As a memorial, the saint is named in the opening prayer of every Mass celebrated that day. Families who keep name days often mark the day with a card, a candle or a favorite meal, and parishes named after the saint may hold a festival. If you know someone named Dorothy, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around February 6
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| February 3 | St. Blaise |
| February 4 | St. Joan of Valois |
| February 5 | St. Agatha |
| February 7 | St. Richard the Pilgrim |
| February 8 | St. Josephine Bakhita |
| February 9 | St. Apollonia |
The day before, February 5, is the day of St. Agatha. The day after, February 7, belongs to St. Richard the Pilgrim. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.