Saints of the day august 25

Saint Joseph of Calasanz (s. XVII)

Saint José de Calasaintz, founder of the order of the pious schools, first one to evangelize in "Piety and the letters" all rich, and poor children born in Peralta de la Sal, was the first man to create a free education system in the world to any child of any social class and any religious cult, following God to hear the voice of the Lord, who said to him: "Joseph, give to the poor. Teach these children and care about them". He died in Rome, Italy, at the age of 91. Pope Pius XII declared him in 1948 "Heavenly patron of all Christian popular schools".

Saint Patricia of Naples

Virgin martyr who gave her life in Naples in the persecutions of the Roman Empire and there is venerated as patroness.

Saint Genesius of Arlés (s. IV)

Saint Aredius (s. VI)

Saint Geruncio of Itálica (s. IV)

In italics, near Hispalis, in the Spanish province of Betica, St. Geruncio, Bishop, who, according to tradition, died in prison (s. IV).

Saint Gregorio of Utrecht (s. VIII)

In Utrecht, Gelderland, in Austrasia, saint Gregorio, Abbot, who, while still a teenager, followed faithfully to St. Boniface when he attempted the conversion of Hesse and Thuringia. Subsequently, and instructed it, he directed as Abbot the monastery of Saint Martin and ruled the Church of Utrecht.

Blessed Luis Urbano Lanaspa (s. XX)

Saint Luis IX of Francia (s. XIII)

Saint Luis IX, King of France, who, both in peacetime and during the war for defense of Christians, was distinguished by its active faith, his righteousness in Government, love of the poor and patience in adverse situations. He had eleven children in his marriage, who educated in a way that is unblessedble and pious, and spent his assets, forces and his own life in the worship of the cross, the Crown and the tomb of the Lord, until infected plague, died in the camp of Tunisia, on the coast of North Africa.

Saint Menas of Constantinopla (s. VI)

In Constantinople, St. Menas, Bishop, ordained by the Pope saint Agapito, resettled temporarily broken communion with Pope Vigilio and dedicated the great Church, built by the Emperor Justiniano, in honor of the divine wisdom.

Blessed María Cabanillas (s. XIX)

Blessed Paul Jean Charles (s. XVIII)

Saint Severo of Agde (s. V)

In Agde in the Narbonnaise Galia, saint Severo, Abbot of the monastery he founded in this city (s. V).

Saint Tomás Cantelupe (s. XIII)

In Montefiascone, Tuscany, death of saint Tomás Cantelupe, Bishop of Hereford, England, who, famous for his knowledge, was severe for itself, but exceptionally splendid to the poor.