Saint of the Day

September 16

Cornelius

Feast Day: September 16

Patron of: Epilepsy, convulsions, earaches, farm animals, cattle, pigs

Merciful pope who championed reconciliation of lapsed Christians during persecution.

Feast Day: September 16

Patron of: North Africa, bishops, plague, sick animals

Carthaginian bishop and theologian martyred defending Church unity and authority.

Feast Day: September 16

Patron of: Martyrs, those falsely accused, silversmiths

Early Christian martyr celebrated for courageous faith and eloquent witness under torture.