Saint of the Day for August 25
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Louis · Saint Joseph of Calasanz, Priest
Louis IX of France
King of France from 1226 to 1270
Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis, was King of France from 1226 until his death in 1270. He is widely recognized as the most distinguished of the Direct Capetians, is the sole king of France to be canonised as a saint of the Catholic Church, and is also the direct ancestor of all subsequent French kings. Following the death of his father, Louis VIII, he was crowned in Reims at the age of 12. His mother, Blanche of Castile, effectively ruled the kingdom as regent until he came of age, and continued to serve as his trusted adviser until her death.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Bartholomew the ApostleChristian apostle and martyr
- Maria TroncattiItalian missionary (1883-1969)
- Gregory of UtrechtFrankish bishop and saint
- ArediusAbbot of Limoges
- Patricia of NaplesItalian saint
- Æbbe of Coldinghamsaint
- Genesio di Brescello
Bible Verse of the Day
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
On August 25 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.