Saint of the Day for August 12
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
Jane Frances de Chantal
French nun and saint (1572-1641)
Jane Frances de Chantal, VHM was a French Catholic noble widow and nun who was beatified in 1751 and canonized in 1767. She founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. The religious order accepted women who were rejected by other orders because of poor health or age.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- JænberhtArchbishop of Canterbury
- John the WarriorEastern Orthodox saint
- Herculanus of Brescia6th century saint and Bishop of Brescia
- San Gratiliano
- Santa Felicissima
- Ciriaco de Augsburgo
- Sigeberge
Bible Verse of the Day
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
On August 12 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.