Saint of the Day for December 7
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Ambrose
Roman theologian and Bishop of Milan (c. 340-397)
Ambrose of Milan, canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a Roman theologian, statesman, preacher, and Bishop of Milan from 374 until his death. Trained in rhetoric and law, he served as Roman civil governor of Aemilia-Liguria at Milan before being unexpectedly chosen as bishop by popular acclamation in 374. His preaching, ecclesiastical activity, and writings made him one of the most influential Christian figures of the 4th century.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Saint María Josepha RosselloItalian Roman Catholic nun (1811-1880)
- BuiteIrish saint
- GerboldFrench bishop
- Serena of Spoletosaint
- Paul the Obedient
Bible Verse of the Day
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
On December 7 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.