Saint of the Day for April 26
Saint of the Day
Anacletus
3rd pope and bishop of Rome from c. 79 to c. 92 AD
Pope Anacletus, also known as Cletus, was the bishop of Rome, following Peter and Linus. Anacletus served between c. AD 80 and his death, c. AD 92. Cletus was a Roman who, during his tenure as pope, ordained a number of priests and is traditionally credited with setting up about twenty-five parishes in Rome. Although the precise dates of his pontificate are uncertain, he "died a martyr, perhaps about 91". Cletus is mentioned in the Roman Canon of the mass; his feast day is April 26.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- MarcellinusPope and bishop of Rome (tenure 296-304)
- RichariusFrench saint
- Basil of Amaseabishop and saint
- Peter of RatesPortuguese bishop and saint
- TrudpertGerman saint
Bible Verse of the Day
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
On April 26 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.