Saint of the Day for June 16
Saint of the Day
Cyricus and Julitta
Pair of Christian martyrs
Cyricus and his mother Julitta are venerated as early Christian martyrs. According to traditional stories, they were put to death at Tarsus in AD 304.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- John Francis RegisFrench Jesuit priest
- LutgardisFlemish saint
- Aurelianus of ArlesFrench saint and archbishop
- Tychon of Amathuschristian bishop
- Ferreolus and FerrutioMartyrs and saints
- Ceccardus of Luni9th-century Italian bishop and martyr, Catholic saint, patron of Carrara and bishop of Luni
- Saint JulittaChristian saint martyred in 304, mother of Saint Cyricus
Bible Verse of the Day
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
On June 16 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.