Saint of the Day for March 15
Saint of the Day
Zachary
Pope
Pope Zachary was the bishop of Rome from 3 or 5 December 741 until his death on 15 March 752. He was the last pope of the Byzantine Papacy. Zachary built the original church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, forbade the traffic of slaves in Rome, negotiated peace with the Lombards, and sanctioned Pepin the Short's usurpation of the Frankish throne from Childeric III. Zachary is regarded as a capable administrator and a skillful and subtle diplomat in a dangerous time.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- LonginusRoman soldier, and saint, who pierced the side of Jesus
- Aristobulus of BritanniaAncient Roman saint, mentioned in Romans 16:10, served as missionary to Britain
- Camillus CostanzoItalian Jesuit missionary
- Timolaus and Companions
- Sisebut de Cardeña
- Vicenta de Coria
Bible Verse of the Day
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
On March 15 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.