Saint of the Day for December 15
Saint of the Day
Virginia Centurione Bracelli
Italian saint (1587-1651)
Virginia Centurione Bracelli was an Italian noblewoman from Genoa. Her father was the Doge of Genoa, and she had a short marriage due to being widowed in 1607. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Tryphon of PechengaRussian saint
- Susannadisciple of Jesus (Gospel of Luke)
- Maria Crocifissa di RosaItalian Catholic nun and saint (1813-1855)
- Eleutherius and AntiaChristianós ágios kai Christianikí agía
- Sylvia of Aquitainehistorian and saint (0330-0406)
- UrbiciusSpanish saint
- San SantuloItalian presbyter
Bible Verse of the Day
For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
On December 15 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.