Saint of the Day for January 20
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr · Saint Sebastian, Martyr
Fabian
Pope and bishop of Rome from 236 to 250
Pope Fabian was the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus. A dove is said to have descended on his head to mark him as the Holy Spirit's unexpected choice to become the next pope. He was succeeded by Cornelius.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Euthymius of TarnovoBulgarian patriarch, writer
- Richard RolleEnglish hermit and religious writer (c.1300-1349)
- Feodor KuzmichRussian saint
- Eustochia Smeralda CalafatoItalian saint
- Neophytus of NiceaChristian martyr (died 303)
- Abadiosmartyr of the Christian church
- Raghunatha dasa GoswamiHindu guru
Bible Verse of the Day
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
On January 20 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.