St. Albert the Great, November 15
A German Dominican, Albert (c. 1200-1280) taught in Paris and Cologne, where Thomas Aquinas was his student. He studied theology as well as plants, animals and minerals. He is a Doctor of the Church and the patron of scientists.
On the General Roman Calendar, November 15 is an optional memorial: Saint Albert the Great, bishop and doctor.
Other saints on November 15
- St. Leopold III, margrave of Austria (1136)
Name days on November 15
In countries that keep name days, November 15 is the day for people named Albert, Al, and Leopold. These names come from the same saint, as variants, nicknames or forms used in other languages.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Albert | November 15 |
| Al | November 15 |
| Leopold | November 15 |
November 15 on the calendar
November 15 is the 319th day of the year (the 320th in a leap year), with 46 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | Thursday |
| 2030 | Friday |
Keeping November 15
November 15 falls in November, the month the Church dedicates to praying for the dead. 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 Albert, Al, and Leopold, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around November 15
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| November 12 | St. Josaphat |
| November 13 | St. Frances Xavier Cabrini |
| November 14 | St. Lawrence O’Toole |
| November 16 | St. Margaret of Scotland |
| November 17 | St. Elizabeth of Hungary |
| November 18 | St. Rose Philippine Duchesne |
The day before, November 14, is the day of St. Lawrence O’Toole. The day after, November 16, belongs to St. Margaret of Scotland. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.