August 9
August 9 is the optional memorial of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for August 9
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr
Optional MemorialRed
Saint profile for August 9
August 9 in 2026, 2027 and 2028
A Sunday, a season or a greater feast can take the place of a memorial, so what is celebrated on this date changes from year to year.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SundayGreen
Not celebrated this year: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr
Readings for August 9, 2026Monday, August 9, 2027
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr
Optional MemorialRed
Readings for August 9, 2027Wednesday, August 9, 2028
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr
Optional MemorialRed
Readings for August 9, 2028
Celebrations are from the General Roman Calendar and the proper calendar for the dioceses of the United States, computed as described on the liturgical calendar. Your diocese or religious community may keep its own proper celebrations on this date. Saint profiles are listed under every date their own feast-day line gives.
