Saint of the Day for May 29
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Paul VI, Pope
Pope Paul VI
Pope
Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Ursula LedóchowskaRoman Catholic missionary and saint (1865-1939)
- Maximin of TrierSaint (died 346)
- Bona of Pisanun who helped lead travellers on pilgrimages
- Theodosia of ConstantinopleGreek saint
- Senatorbishop of Milan
- Vukašin MandrapaSerbian saint
- Hesychius of Antioch
Bible Verse of the Day
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
On May 29 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.