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The Story of St. Nicholas
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Introducing the Patron Saint
When we usher in
the Christmas season, we can’t help but identify the festivities with the jolly
old elf known as Santa Claus. The legend of St. Nick is attributed to the works
of St. Nicholas, a Christian Bishop who took care of the sick and poor. Born in
Patara around 280, St. Nicholas lived in [...]
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An Overview of the Major Patron Saints and How They Offer Protection
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How
Patron Saints Protect and Guide
Patron
saints are tutelaries or protectors of persons, places, nations or
cultures. In most instances, patron saints are designated as
protectors or patrons of specific jobs or occupations. They can also
be protectors over illness, geographic locations or hobbies.
Some
Examples
For
instance, because he was devoted to outdoor activities and
appreciated nature, Francis of Assisi is designated as the [...]
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Feast Days and Commemorations of the Saints
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Remembering
the SaintsCelebrating
feast days in the Catholic Church reminds Christians of how Saintly
contributions strengthen their Christianbeliefs. Therefore, the
following feast days and small biographies remind us of how Saints
serve as our role models in the practice of our faith.St
Peter Chanel (Feast Day – April 28)St.
Peter Chanel, who was born in 1803, was canonized in 1954, 103 years
after [...]
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Rosary Jewelry - Blessings and Prayers
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A Small Yet
Significant BlessingRosaries,
small crucifixes, and medals, when worn, all hold a special meaning - made all
the more important when a priest conveys a blessing. For example, when wearing
a rosary, the priest may say the following: "May
this rosary and the one who uses it be blessed in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, [...]
How Does One Become a Saint?
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How Canonization or
the Declaration of Saints Evolved
The
step-by-step process that leads to declaring an individual a saint is termed as
canonization.
Canonization was not known in the Church until 1234. Before that
time, people who were deemed as holy or who were martyrs were declared to be
saints when they died. The anniversaries of the deaths of saints at [...]