Patron Saints of large families
7 saints serve as patrons of large families.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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