Patrons
The six Patron Saints of Europe have contributed to the growth of the faith in our Continent.
Saint Edith Stein (+1942)
was martyred in AuschwitzSaint Catherine of Siena (+1380)
helped the Papacy with her wisdomSaint Bridget of Sweden (+1373)
worked to bring the people of Northern Europe to ChristSaint Benedict of Norcia (+547)
is one of the true Father of Europe, for all that Benedictine monks brought to the continentSaint Cyril (+867)
translated the Bible for the Slavic peopleSaint Methodius (+c.884)
proclaimed the faith in Eastern Europe