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 Auschwitz
• Saint Catherine of Siena (+1380)
  helped the Papacy with her wisdom
• Saint Bridget of Sweden (+1373)
  worked to bring the people of Northern Europe to Christ
• Saint Benedict of Norcia (+547)
  is one of the true Father of Europe, for all that Benedictine monks brought to the continent
• Saint Cyril (+867)
  translated the Bible for the Slavic people 
• Saint Methodius (+c.884)
  proclaimed the faith in Eastern Europe