SAINTS OF THE DAY Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Late Second Century – c. 235 August 13—Optional Memorial Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of Montaldo Scarampi, Italy (Pontian) and prison guards (Hippolytus) The Pope is exiled to Sardinia and dies there along with a learned priest Today’s martyrs died on the island of Sardinia, perhaps from overwork in the mines or perhaps from starvation or neglect rather than execution. In a pacific interlude following the persecution

Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko was a Heroic Priest and Martyr in Poland during Communism - Saint of October 19

Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko

Solidarity in Poland