Saint of the Day for February 24
Saint of the Day
Adela of Normandy
Countess of Blois from 1089 to 1102
Adela of Normandy, of Blois, or of England, also known as Saint Adela in the Catholic Church, was a daughter of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. She later became the countess of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux by marriage to Stephen II of Blois. Her husband greatly benefited from the increased social status and prestige that came with a marriage into such a wealthy and powerful family. She was regent of Blois during the absence of her spouse in 1096-1100 and 1101-02, and during the minority of her son from 1102 until 1120. Her marriage also laid the groundwork for a period of extended strife in the Anglo Norman lands. Adela was the mother of King Stephen of England whose taking of the throne in preference to her niece Empress Matilda led to the civil war known as The Anarchy.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- PrætextatusBishop of Rouen
- Josefa Naval GirbésSpanish Secular Carmelite (1820-1893)
- ModestBishop of Trier
- Sergius of CappadociaGreek saint
- Evethius of NicomediaRoman martyr
- Betton of SensRoman Catholic monk, bishop of Auxerre and saint
- Montanus of CarthageChristian martyr
Bible Verse of the Day
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
On February 24 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.