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Patron Saints of large families

7 saints serve as patrons of large families.

Saint Edwin of Northumbria

Saint Edwin of Northumbria

Feast: October 12

Saint Edwin of Northumbria, also known as Aeduini, Eadwine, and Edwin the King, was a prince born into a pagan family in 585 in Deira, South Northumbria, England. He was the son of King Ella of...

Saint Ferdinand III    of Castille

Saint Ferdinand III of Castille

Feast: May 30

Saint Ferdinand III of Castille, also known as Ferdinand the Saint, was born in 1198 near Salamanca, Spain. He was the son of Alfonso IX, the King of Leon, and Berengaria, the daughter of King...

Saint Leopold III

Saint Leopold III

Feast: November 15

Saint Leopold III, also known as Leopold the Good, Leopold the Pious, Leopold the Valiant, Leopold of Austria, and Leopold the Saint, was born in 1073 in Melk, Lower Austria, Austria. He was the...

Saint Matilda of Saxony

Saint Matilda of Saxony

Feast: March 14

Saint Matilda of Saxony, also known as Matilda of Germany or Matilda of Ringelheim, was born around 895 in Engern, Westphalia, Germany. She was the daughter of Count Dietrich of Westphalia and...

Saint Nicholas of Flüe

Saint Nicholas of Flüe

Feast: March 21

Saint Nicholas of Flüe, also known as Brother Klaus, Bruder Klaus, Nicholas von Flüe, or Niklaus von Flüe, was born on March 21, 1417, in Sachseln, Canton Unterwalden, situated near Lake Lucerne in...

Saint Richard Gwyn

Saint Richard Gwyn

Feast: October 17

Saint Richard Gwyn (c. 1537–1584) was a Welsh Catholic martyr and teacher whose life exemplified unwavering fidelity to the Faith. Born in the Welsh border town of Ruthin, he received his education...

Saint Thomas More

Saint Thomas More

Feast: June 22

Saint Thomas More, also known as omnium horarum homo (a man for all seasons), was a remarkable figure of the 16th century. Born on February 7, 1478, in London, England, he grew up to become a highly...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of large families

Dear patron saints of large families, 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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