Saint of the Day for August 31
Saint of the Day
Nicodemus
Pharisee, biblical figure appearing in the Gospel of John
Nicodemus is a New Testament figure venerated as a saint in a number of Christian traditions. He is depicted as a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin who is drawn to hear Jesus's teachings. Like Lazarus, Nicodemus is not mentioned in the synoptic Gospels, but only by John, who devotes more than half of Chapter 3 of his gospel and a few verses of Chapter 7 to Nicodemus; and, lastly, mentions him in Chapter 19.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Aristidis of AthensGreek Christian author
- Aidan of Lindisfarne7th-century Irish monk and missionary bishop, Catholic and Orthodox saint, first bishop of Lindisfarne and Apostle of Northumbria
- Raymond Nonnatussaint from Catalonia in Spain
- Paulinus of TrierRoman Catholic bishop and saint
- CuthburhFirst abbess of Wimborne Minster
- Honoratus of Marseillebishop of Marseille (5th century)
- Lonegisilus Buciacensisauthor
Bible Verse of the Day
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
On August 31 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.