Saint of the Day for June 6
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Norbert, Bishop
Norbert of Xanten
12th‑century German bishop and founder of the Premonstratensians, Catholic saint, reformer of clergy and defender of the Eucharist
Norbert of Xanten, also known as Norbert Gennep, was a German Catholic bishop who was the Archbishop of Magdeburg, founder of the Premonstratensian order of canons regular, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Norbert was canonized by Pope Gregory XIII in the year 1582, and his statue appears above the Piazza colonnade of St. Peter's Square in Rome.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- AgobardSpanish saint
- Rafael Guízar y ValenciaCatholic bishop and saint (1878-1938)
- Bessarion of EgyptEgyptian monk
- Gerardo dei TintoriItalian Catholic saint
- Ceratus of Grenobleroman catholic bishop
- Eustorgius IIArchbishop of Milan
- Iarlaithe mac LogaIrish priest and scholar from Connacht
Bible Verse of the Day
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
On June 6 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.