Saints of the day august 15

Saint Mary of Dawn

Patronage of the mother of God in reference to the first light of the day. It is celebrated the day of the assumption (August 15)

Celebrate today: Alba, Albina, Luz, Marialba.

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Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Solemnity of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord Jesus Christ, who was elevated in body and soul to the glory of heaven at the end of her earthly life. This truth of faith, received from the tradition of the Church, was solemnly defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950. This day is name day for Asunción, Alba, Paloma, María, Azucena, Estrella, Reyes, Mar, etc.

Celebrate today: Ainhoa, Bego, Begoña, Begotxu, Benalmádena, Dana, Donna, Dulce, Mar, Mari, Maria, María, María Camila, María del Mar, María Gracia, María Jesús, María José, Mariam, Marie, Marieta, Marietta, Marina, Mariona, Maru, Maruja, Marujita, Mary, Mayra, Mireia, Mireya, Míriam, Miryam, Myriam.

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Saint Alipius of Tagaste (s. V)
Saint Altfrid of Hildesheim (s. IX)
Saint Estanislaus of Kostka (s. XVI)
Saint Simpliciano of Milán (s. V)

In Milan, in the province of Liguria, saint Simpliciano, Bishop, he Ambrose appointed as his successor and St. Augustine dedicated high praise.