Saint of the Day for December 18
Saint of the Day
Frumentius
Bishop of Aksum
Frumentius was a Phoenician Christian missionary and the first bishop of Axum who brought Christianity to the Kingdom of Aksum. He is sometimes known by other names, such as Abuna and Aba Selama.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Modestos of JerusalemGreek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem
- Gatianus of Tours3rd century founding Bishop of Tours
- Winibald8th-century saint
- Michael Syncellus9th-century Byzantine saint
- San Flavito
Bible Verse of the Day
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
On December 18 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.