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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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Feast Days and Commemorations of the Saints

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, [...]

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How Does One Become a Saint?

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How Does One Become a Saint?

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 [...]

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