Saint of the Day for June 8
Saint of the Day
Medardus
Bishop of Vermandois
Medardus or Medard was the Bishop of Noyon. He moved the seat of the diocese from Vermand to Noviomagus Veromanduorum in northern France. Medardus was one of the most honored bishops of his time, often depicted laughing, with his mouth wide open, and therefore he was invoked against toothache.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Mariam Thresia Chiramel20th‑century Indian Syro‑Malabar nun and foundress, Catholic saint, known for stigmata and family apostolate
- ChlodulfFrench bishop and saint
- Jacques BerthieuFrench Jesuit missionary (1838-1896)
- William of YorkBritish Roman Catholic archbishop and saint
- Saint Gildardbishop of Rouen
- Victorinus of Camerinosaint and hermit
- EustadiolaMerovingian saint
Bible Verse of the Day
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
On June 8 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.