The Saint of the day April 29 is Saint Catherine of Siena, which name day is celebrated and other saints who are celebrated on this date.

Saint Catherine of Siena

Born in Siena in 1347, driven by a desire for perfection, she entered the Mantellate of San Domenico at a very young age, after having definitively refused the idea of ​​getting married as her parents would have wished instead.

In the convent he had his cell, he learned to read and write, but most of his written and spoken messages were inspired by his faith in God.

Through the exposition of her thoughts, Catherine managed to speak to popes, kings, housewives, queens and prisoners.

Enlightened by the love of God and neighbor, she was a promoter of peace and harmony between Italian cities.

He defended the rights and freedoms of the Pope and did his utmost to ensure that religious life was re-evaluated.

He dictated dense works of secure doctrine and pervaded by spiritual mercy.

He died in 1380 at the age of 33.

Made Holy in 1461 by Pope Pius II, on 18 June 1939 she was proclaimed patron of Italy by Pius XII, while Paul VI, on 4 October 1970, honored her with the title of Doctor of the Church.

Other saints and celebrations on April 29

• Sant'Acardo

Abbot

• Saint Anthony Kim Song-u

Catechist and martyr

Recommended readings
• April 25: saint of the day, name day
• April 30: saint of the day, name day
• April 21: saint of the day, name day
• April 6: saint of the day, name day
• April 23: saint of the day, name day
• San Severo of Naples

Bishop

• San Tichico
• San Torpete (Torpes, Torpè)

Martyr

Did You Know? Saint Catherine of Siena (Feast Day: April 29) (April 2024)