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Patron Saints of knights

6 saints serve as patrons of knights.

Saint Gengulphus of Burgundy

Saint Gengulphus of Burgundy

Feast: May 11

Saint Gengulphus of Burgundy, also known as Gengulphus of Avallon, was born to wealthy Burgundian nobility in Burgundy, France. He lived during the 8th century and from historical accounts, we...

Saint George

Saint George

Feast: April 23

Saint George, also known as Jirí, Jordi, Victory Bringer, and Zorzo, was a soldier and martyr who lived during the 3rd century. While much of his life is shrouded in legend, one of the most...

Saint James The Greater

Saint James The Greater

Feast: July 25

Saint James the Greater, also known as Iago, Jacobus de Oudere, Jacobus Major, Jakobus der Ältere, James Major, James the Elder, James the More, James the son of Zebedee, James, son of Zebedee,...

Saint Julian The Hospitaller

Saint Julian The Hospitaller

Feast: January 29

Saint Julian the Hospitaller, also known as Julian Hospitator, Julian the Poor, Giuliano, and Julijan Ubogi, was a noble layman who lived during the medieval period. He was renowned for his...

Saint Martin of Tours

Saint Martin of Tours

Feast: November 11

Saint Martin of Tours, also known as Martin the Merciful, Martinus Turonensis, and The Glory of Gaul, was born in approximately 316 in Upper Pannonia (modern Hungary) to pagan parents. His father was...

Saint Paul The Apostle

Saint Paul The Apostle

Feast: January 25

Saint Paul the Apostle, originally known as Saul, was born in approximately 3 AD in Tarsus, Cilicia (modern-day Turkey). He was a Jewish Talmudic student and a Pharisee by profession. Saul harbored a...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of knights

Dear patron saints of knights, 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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