The Christian Saint’s Calendar celebrates today, Friday, August 2, 2024, the Saint of Saint Peter Julian Eymardamong others.
Saint Peter Julian Eymard was a remarkable Catholic priest whose religious calling manifested itself from an early age. Despite facing the painful loss of his mother, Mary Magdalene, a devout Catholic, and opposition from his father, he decided to dedicate himself fully to religious life. Known for his deep devotion to God, his passion for the Eucharist, and his commitment to the spiritual formation of others, his legacy continues to inspire many to follow the path of faith and worship through service to God and community. He was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1962.
Hoy, Saint Peter Julian Eymardthe Catholic Church celebrates the saint of Our Lady of the Angels, Alfreda, Betario de Carnuto, Centolla martyr, Eusebius of Vercelli, Maximus of Padua, Pedro de Osma, Rutilio martyr, Sereno of Marseille… On this Friday, August 2, 2024, he is known as Saint Peter Julian Eymard and there are 206,755 people who will be able to celebrate this day.
Roman Martyrology This is the name given to the list from which all the names of the saints are obtained today. This book is updated periodically, adding new saints after canonizations carried out by the Vatican.
Below you will find a list of the saints or saints which correspond to today, Friday, August 2, 2024, according to our Hispanic tradition and the dates of commemoration of Catholic holidays, all of them related to events in the life of Jesus and the history of the church.
This holiday has made it possible for Christians to celebrate at least once a year the day on which the saint who bears their name was canonized. But what does this mean? Celebrate the saint It is to celebrate the exemplary life of those Christians who preceded us and who bear our name. And, although it has less and less echo in society compared to previous times, there are many who still actively celebrate this day.
Today’s name day, August 2nd
The calendar of saints is much more extensive for each day. Today is not only Saint Peter Julian Eymard but we also commemorate the onomastic of:
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