Saint of the Day for April 2
Saint of the Day
Francisco
Italian mendicant friar, founder of the Order of Minims
Francis of Paola, O.M., was a Catholic friar from the town of Paola in Calabria who founded the Order of Minims. He was named after Francis of Assisi and like him Francis of Paola was never ordained a priest.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Abundius of Comobishop and saint
- Eustace of LuxeuilAbbot of Luxeuil
- Nicetius of LyonBishop of Lyon
- Æbbe the Youngerlegendary Abbess of Coldingham Priory in south-east Scotland
- Theodosia of TyreRoman woman who sought to be executed as a martyr, killed 307
- Urban of LangresGallo-Roman saint and bishop, patron saint of wine growers, gardeners and coopers
- Aphianvenerated as a martyr by the Catholic Church/Eastern Orthodox Church
Bible Verse of the Day
I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
On April 2 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.