Saint of the Day for April 29
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Catherine of Siena
Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa, TOSD, known as Catherine of Siena, was an Italian Catholic mystic and diplomat who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter-writing and advocacy. Canonised in 1461, she is revered as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church due to her extensive theological authorship. She is also considered to have influenced Italian literature.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- TychicusCompanion of the Apostle Paul
- Hugh of ClunyAbbot of Cluny (1024-1109)
- Torpes of PisaRoman Catholic saint
- Adalgararchbishop
- Wilfrid IIBishop of York; Saint
- Anthony Kim Sŏng-uKorean martyr, catholic saint
- Saint EndelientaCornish saint
Bible Verse of the Day
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
On April 29 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.