Saint of the Day for July 2
Saint of the Day
Stephen III of Moldavia
Prince of Moldavia from 1457 to 1504
Stephen III, better known as Stephen the Great, was Voivode of Moldavia from 1457 until his death. He was one of the most prominent rulers of late medieval Eastern Europe, noted for his long reign, military leadership and astute diplomacy. His efforts to preserve Moldavian autonomy from more powerful neighboring states such as the Ottoman Empire, Poland and Hungary, as well as his aptitude for nation-building and repute as a protector of the Christian faith, made him into a national hero in both Romania and Moldova. He is canonised by the Romanian Orthodox Church.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Martinian and Processuslegendary 1st-century Christian martyrs
- Monegundischristian saint
- OudoceusWelsh saint
- Vidal3rd-century Catholic saint
Bible Verse of the Day
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
On July 2 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.