Saint of the Day for January 24
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Francis de Sales
Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Francis de Sales was a Catholic prelate from Savoy who served as Bishop of Geneva from 1602 to 1622. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topics of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God. He was a member of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, a tertiary of the Order of Minims, and was canonized in 1665.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Neophytos of CyprusCypriot Orthodox monk and priest
- Felician of FolignoBishop of Foligno, martyr, saint
- Sabinian of TroyesGallo-Roman saint
- Exuperantius of CingoliItalian Bishop
- Bertrandsaint
- Dionisius, Musonius, Eugenius, Metellus of Neocesareamartyrs
Bible Verse of the Day
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
On January 24 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.