Saint of the Day for May 23
Saint of the Day
Mary of Clopas
One of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus
According to the Gospel of John, Mary of Clopas was one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus and bringing supplies for his funeral. The expression Mary of Clopas in the Greek text is ambiguous as to whether Mary was the daughter or wife of Clopas, but exegesis has commonly favoured the reading "wife of Clopas". Hegesippus identified Clopas as a brother of Joseph. In the latest official edition of the Roman Martyrology of the Catholic Church she is commemorated with Salome on April 24.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Demetrius I of GeorgiaKing of Kings of Georgia from 1125 to 1156
- Michael of SynnadaBishop Synnada
- Desiderius of LangresCatholic bishop
- Guibert de GemblouxBelgian monk and nobleman
- EuphebiusBishop of Naples
- Hanno of Verona
- Eutizio and FiorenzoSaints hermit monks from Nursia from the 6th century
Bible Verse of the Day
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
On May 23 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.