Saint of the Day for February 10
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Scholastica
Italian saint
Scholastica was an Italian Christian consecrated virgin and the sister of Benedict of Nursia. She is traditionally regarded as the foundress of the Benedictine nuns. Scholastica is honored as a saint of the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and Anglican Communion. She was born in Italy, and a ninth-century tradition makes her the twin sister of Benedict. Her feast day is 10 February.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Ingegerd Olofsdotter of SwedenSwedish princess and Grand Princess of Kiev
- CharalambosChristian bishop and martyr (died 202)
- AustreberthaRoman Catholic saint from France
- William of MalevalRoman Catholic saint
- Protadio de BesançonBishop of Besançon (7th century)
- Longin de Koriajemka
- Paul and Ninety CompanionsDominican martyrs
Bible Verse of the Day
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
On February 10 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.