Saint of the Day

August 13

Hippolytus of Rome

Feast Day: August 13

Patron of: Prison guards, horses, livestock, martyrs

Prolific early Christian scholar and martyr whose writings preserved apostolic traditions and orthodox doctrine.

Feast Day: August 13

Patron of: Families, workers, Catholic men, religious vocations, widows, orphans

American priest who founded the Knights of Columbus to protect Catholic workers' families.

Feast Day: August 13

Patron of: General intercession

Pope and schismatic priest who reconciled in martyrdom, healing doctrinal conflict through suffering.