Patron Saints of black people
3 saints serve as patrons of black people.
Saint Benedict The Black
Feast: April 4
Saint Benedict The Black, also known as Benedict of Palermo, Benedict of San Philadelphio, Benedict of Sanfratello, Benedict the African, Benedict the Moor, and Benedetto il Moro, was born in 1526 in...
Saint Martin De Porres
Feast: November 3
Saint Martin de Porres, also known as Martín de Porres Velázquez, was born on December 9, 1579, in Lima, Peru. He was the illegitimate son of a Spanish nobleman named Juan and a young freed black...
Saint Peter Claver
Feast: September 9
Saint Peter Claver, also known as Pedro Claver Corberó, was born on 25 June 1581 in Verdu, Catalonia, Spain. He came from a humble background as the son of farmers but displayed exceptional academic...
Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of black people
Dear patron saints of black people, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help. Through your holy examples, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.
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