Saint of the Day for March 5
Saint of the Day
Ciarán of Saigir
Irish saint
Ciarán of Saigir, also known as Ciarán mac Luaigne or Saint Kieran, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and is considered the first saint to have been born in Ireland, although the legend that he preceded Saint Patrick is questionable. Ciarán was bishop of Saighir (Seir-Kieran) and remains the patron saint of its successor, the diocese of Ossory.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Phocas of Sinopesaint
- Theophilus of Caesareabishop of Caesarea (died 195)
- CononChristian martyr (†250)
- Virgilius of ArlesArchbishop of Arles
- Adrian of BataneaChristian martyr
- Conon of Bidana
- Carthage the ElderIrish saint
Bible Verse of the Day
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
On March 5 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.