Saint of the Day for August 26
Saint of the Day
Zephyrinus
Pope and Bishop of Rome from 199 to 217
Pope Zephyrinus was the bishop of Rome from the year 199 until his death on 20 December 217. He was born in Rome, and succeeded Victor I. Upon his death on 20 December 217, he was succeeded by his principal advisor, Callixtus I. He is known for combating heresies and defending the divinity of Christ.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Alexander of Bergamopatron saint of Bergamo, Capriate San Gervasio, and Cervignano d'Adda
- Adrian of Nicomediasaint martyred in 306
- Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier de AgesFrench saint
- Orontius of LecceBishop of Lecce
- Saint Edern
- Abundius and Irenaeusmartyrs and saints
- Eleutherius of Auxerrebishop of Auxerre
Bible Verse of the Day
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
On August 26 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.