Saint of the Day for June 14
Saint of the Day
Elisha
Biblical Prophet who came after Elijah
Elisha was, according to the Hebrew Bible, an Israelite prophet and a wonder-worker. His name is commonly transliterated into English as Elisha via Hebrew, Eliseus via Greek and Latin, Ełishe (Yeghishe/Elisha) via Armenian or Alyasa via Arabic, and Elyasa or Elyesa via Turkish. Also mentioned in the New Testament and the Quran,[6:86][38:48] Elisha is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and writings of the Bahá'í Faith refer to him by name.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Fortunatus4th century Christian bishop; first historically-attested bishop of Naples
- Gervoldus
- Eterio de Viena
- Félix de AlcaláSpanish monk (0830-0853)
- Marcianus of Frigento
- DogfaelWelsh saint
- Florentiussaint and martyr
Bible Verse of the Day
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
On June 14 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.