St. Peter Chrysologus, July 30
Bishop of Ravenna in the fifth century, Peter was such a gifted preacher that he was nicknamed Chrysologus, “golden word.” About 180 of his short sermons survive. He died around 450 and is a Doctor of the Church.
On the General Roman Calendar, July 30 is an optional memorial: Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor.
Other saints on July 30
- St. Julitta of Caesarea, martyr (303)
Name days on July 30
In countries that keep name days, July 30 is the day for people named Julitta.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Julitta | July 30 |
July 30 on the calendar
July 30 is the 211th day of the year (the 212th in a leap year), with 154 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Tuesday |
Keeping July 30
July 30 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 Julitta, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around July 30
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| July 27 | St. Pantaleon |
| July 28 | St. Samson of Dol |
| July 29 | Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus |
| July 31 | St. Ignatius of Loyola |
| August 1 | St. Alphonsus Liguori |
| August 2 | St. Eusebius of Vercelli |
The day before, July 29, is the day of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus. The day after, July 31, belongs to St. Ignatius of Loyola. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.