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Patron Saint of North Africa (proclaimed on 6 July 1914 by Pope Pius X, on 10 January 1958 by Pope Pius XII, and on 27 July 1962 by Pope John XXIII editor’s note – no, I don’t know why it was done so many times)

Saint Cyprian of Carthage is the patron saint of north africa (proclaimed on 6 july 1914 by pope pius x, on 10 january 1958 by pope pius xii, and on 27 july 1962 by pope john xxiii editor’s note – no, i don’t know why it was done so many times).

Saint Cyprian of Carthage

Saint Cyprian of Carthage

Feast: September 16

Saint Cyprian of Carthage was born to a wealthy pagan family and distinguished himself as a teacher of rhetoric and literature. He experienced a profound conversion to Christianity in 246, instructed...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Cyprian of Carthage

Dear Saint Cyprian of Carthage, you who have been chosen as patron of north africa (proclaimed on 6 july 1914 by pope pius x, on 10 january 1958 by pope pius xii, and on 27 july 1962 by pope john xxiii editor’s note – no, i don’t know why it was done so many times), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of north africa (proclaimed on 6 july 1914 by pope pius x, on 10 january 1958 by pope pius xii, and on 27 july 1962 by pope john xxiii editor’s note – no, i don’t know why it was done so many times). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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