Saint of the Day for July 24
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest
Charbel Makhlouf
Priest
Charbel Makhlouf, O.L.M. May 8, 1828, December 24, 1898) was a Lebanese Maronite monk and priest. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He was a member of the Baladites.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Saint Christophersaint in the Catholic and Orthodox church
- Athenagoras of AthensGreek philosopher and Father of the Church (c.133-c.190)
- Kinga of PolandPolish royal; later Poor Clare abbess
- John BosteEnglish Catholic martyr (1544-1594)
- Segolena of AlbiFrench deaconess and saint
- Baldwin of RietiBenedictine abbot
- Fantino il VecchioItalian saint
Bible Verse of the Day
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
On July 24 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.