Saint of the Day for June 28
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr and Doctor of the Church
Irenaeus
Bishop, Martyr and Doctor of the Church
Irenaeus of Lyon was a Greek bishop in the second century, noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnostic interpretations of Christian Scripture and defending orthodoxy. Originating from Smyrna, he had seen and heard the preaching of Polycarp, who in turn was said to have heard John the Evangelist.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Paul Ipope (700-767)
- John SouthworthEnglish martyr
- Sergios NiketiatesEastern Orthodox saint venerated for his role in the restoration of the veneration of icons
- HeimeradGerman priest
- PotamianaChristian martyr
- Zechariah of LyonLate 2nd/early third century bishop of Lyon
- Attiliolegendary martyr of the Theban Legion, venerated as a saint in the area of Trino Vercellese, in Piedmont, north-west Italy
Bible Verse of the Day
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
On June 28 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.