The saint of the day 24 December is Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux, which name day is celebrated and other saints who are celebrated on this date.
Saint Dolphin of Bordeaux
Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux died on December 24, 403.
Delphinus was appointed bishop of Bordeaux under the reign of Theodosius.
He worked hard in a vast Christianization of the diocese of Bordeaux and his fame was also known outside its borders.
He was a defender of the Catholic faith, participated in the Council of Zaragoza in 380, in which Priscillian's errors were condemned and convened a council in Bordeaux in 384, always against the doctrines of Priscillianism.
Delfino was linked with a close friendship to Phébade, bishop of Agen, he was a friend of Sant'Ambrogio di Milano, with whom he exchanged many letters and baptized Paolino, the future bishop of Nola.
San Paolino considered Bishop Delfino as his spiritual father, always maintained a deep gratitude towards him and exchanged regular correspondence.
Other saints and celebrations on December 24th
- Santa Sara
- St. Adele of Pfalzel
- Holy ancestors of Jesus
- Blessed Bartholomew Maria Dal Monte
- St. Irmina of Trier
- December 9: saint of the day, name day
- December 10: saint of the day, name day
- December 11: saint of the day, name day
- December 7: saint of the day, name day
- December 22: saint of the day, name day
- Santa Paola Elisabetta Cerioli
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