Saint of the Day for October 22
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint John Paul II, Pope
Pope John Paul II
Pope
Pope John Paul II was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third longest-serving pope in history, after St. Peter and Pius IX. In addition to this, he was an important philosopher and theologian of the 20th century.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- LonginusRoman soldier, and saint, who pierced the side of Jesus
- Abercius of Hieropolis2nd-century Bishop of Hieropolis and saint
- Wendelin of TrierGerman saint
- Valère de LangresChristian saint also known as Vallier de Langres
- Llupenci de Javols
- Moderanus of RennesFrench Roman Catholic bishop and saint
- San Solario
Bible Verse of the Day
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
On October 22 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.