Saint of the Day for August 9
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Stein, Virgin and Martyr
Edith Stein
Virgin and Martyr
Edith Stein was a German philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Discalced Carmelite nun. She was murdered in the gas chamber at the Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp on 9 August 1942, and is canonized as a martyr of the Catholic Church; she is also one of six patron saints of Europe.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Candida Maria of JesusSpanish saint (1845-1912)
- Romanus OstiariusRoman Christian martyr and saint (died c.258)
- MauriliusArchbishop of Rouen (11th century)
- AuctorFrench Catholic bishop
- Giovanni da SalernoItalian Dominican friar (1190-1242)
- Saint ErnierErmite du Passais
Bible Verse of the Day
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
On August 9 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.