Saint of the Day for October 19
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs
Jean de Brébeuf
Priests, and Companions, Martyrs
Jean de Brébeuf was a French Jesuit missionary who travelled to New France (Canada) in 1625. There he worked primarily with the Wendat (Huron) for the rest of his life, except for a few years in France from 1629 to 1633. He learned their language and customs, writing extensively about each to aid other missionaries.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Joelbiblical prophet associated with the Book of Joel
- Antoine DanielJesuit missionary and martyr (1601-1648)
- Charles GarnierFrench Jesuit missionary (1606-1649)
- Saint LauraSpanish saint
- Noël ChabanelJesuit missionary and martyr (1613-1649)
- Veranus of CavaillonBishop of Cavaillon and saint
- Saint Varusearly Christian martyr, soldier from Egypt
Bible Verse of the Day
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
On October 19 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.