Saint Dominic's Feast Day

Saint Dominic's Feast Day, celebrated on August 8th, honors the life and work of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. He was a 13th-century Spanish priest dedicated to preaching, education, and combating heresy through scholarship and service. The feast day is a time for Catholics and others to remember his contributions to the Church’s mission of learning, evangelization, and spiritual growth. It's a celebration of his dedication to faith, community, and the pursuit of truth, inspiring his followers to continue his legacy of service and intellectual rigor.