Saint of the Day for February 20
Saint of the Day
Leo of Catania
Italian saint
Saint Leo of Catania, also known as the Thaumaturgus, or St Leo the Wonderworker in Sicily, was the fifteenth bishop of Catania, famed also for his love and care toward the poor. His feast day occurs on 20 February, the day of his death, when he is venerated as a saint by both Roman Catholics and the Orthodox Church. He lived in the hiatus between the reigns of the Emperors Justinian II and Constantine VI.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Eucherius of OrléansBishop of Orleans
- Eleutherius of TournaiFrankish bishop (456-532)
- John of Gorzemonk and diplomat
- Amata of AssisiPoor Clare
- Falco of MaastrichtDutch saint
- Wulfric of HaselburyAnchorite and saint
- Zenobius of Sidon
Bible Verse of the Day
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
On February 20 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.