St. Lawrence of Brindisi, July 21
A Capuchin friar from southern Italy, Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619) knew many languages and preached across Europe. In 1601 he rode, crucifix in hand, at the head of the imperial army against the Ottomans in Hungary. He is a Doctor of the Church.
On the General Roman Calendar, July 21 is an optional memorial: Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor.
Other saints on July 21
- St. Daniel, prophet
- St. Victor of Marseille, martyr (3rd century)
Name days on July 21
In countries that keep name days, July 21 is the day for people named Daniel and Victor. These names come from the same saint, as variants, nicknames or forms used in other languages.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Daniel | July 21 |
| Victor | July 21 |
July 21 on the calendar
July 21 is the 202nd day of the year (the 203rd in a leap year), with 163 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | Sunday |
Keeping July 21
July 21 falls in summer. As an optional memorial, each parish or priest may choose whether to celebrate it. Families who keep name days often mark the day with a card, a candle or a favorite meal, and parishes named after the saint may hold a festival. If you know someone named Daniel and Victor, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around July 21
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| July 18 | St. Camillus de Lellis |
| July 19 | St. Macrina the Younger |
| July 20 | St. Apollinaris |
| July 22 | St. Mary Magdalene |
| July 23 | St. Bridget of Sweden |
| July 24 | St. Sharbel Makhlouf |
The day before, July 20, is the day of St. Apollinaris. The day after, July 22, belongs to St. Mary Magdalene. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.