Saints, martyrs and liturgical feasts in August worth noting for their queer significance, include women deacons (a reminder that clerical ministry has not always been restricted to men), Edith Stein of the Cross, two notable same – sex couples (Bernard of Clairvaulx and Malachi, and John Henry Newman and Ambrose St John), and modern heroes of the movement for LGBT rights.

August

• Aug 3 rd
  • St Lydia , woman deacon (Womenpriests.org)

• Aug 5th
  • St Nonna , woman deacon (Womenpriests.org)

• Aug 9 th
  • Edith Stein, “St Theresa Benedicta of the Cross”(Queer Saints & Martyrs)

• Aug. 11 th
  • John Henry Newman and Ambrose St. John: Did the Pope beatify a gay saint? (Jesus in Love Blog)

• Aug 13 th
  • St Radegunde , woman deacon (Womenpriests.org)

• Aug 18 th
  • Bryan Jordan Smith (1983-2004), Mormon Suicide (Affirmation Suicide Memorial)
• Aug 20 th
  • St Bernard of Clairvaux and Malachi  (Queer Saints & Martyrs)

• Aug 24th
  • Bayard Rustin: Gay hero who organized 1963 March on Washington

• Aug 27th
  • Del Martin, Daughter of Bilitis

• Aug 28 th
  • St Augustine of Hippo, Bishop & Doctor (LGBT Catholic Handbook)