Saint of the Day for June 18
Saint of the Day
Marina the Monk
5th century Byzantine saint
Marina the Monk, also known as Marinos the Monk, was a Christian saint from part of Asian Byzantium, generally said to be present-day Lebanon. Details of her life vary. Marinos probably lived in the 5th century, her first biographical account was probably written sometime between 525 and 650; it is preserved in several manuscripts, including one from the tenth century.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Amand de BordeauxFrench bishop
- Calogeruseremite monk venerated by the Orthodox and the Catholic churches
- Leontius of TripoliRoman soldier and Christian martyr
- Sant'Equizio diacono
- OsanaNorthumbrian princess
Bible Verse of the Day
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
On June 18 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.