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Patron Saints of Nuns

4 saints serve as patrons of nuns.

Saint Ada of Le Mans

Saint Ada of Le Mans

Feast: December 4

Saint Ada of Le Mans, also known as Ada of Soissons, Ada of St-Julien, Adarhilda, Adeneta, Adna, Adneta, Adnetta, Adnette, Adonette, Adrechild, Adrehilda, Adrehilde, Adrehildis, Adreilde, was a...

Saint Brigid of Ireland

Saint Brigid of Ireland

Feast: February 1

Saint Brigid of Ireland, born in the fifth century to Dubtach, a pagan Scottish king of Leinster, and Brocca, a Christian Pictish slave baptized by Saint Patrick, entered the world under...

Saint Gertrude The Great

Saint Gertrude The Great

Feast: November 16

Saint Gertrude the Great, also known as Gertrude of Helfta, was born on January 6, 1256, in Eisleben, Thuringia (part of modern Germany). Unfortunately, we do not know who her parents were or what...

Saint Scholastica

Saint Scholastica

Feast: February 10

Saint Scholastica, also known as Saint Benedict's twin sister, was born to the Italian nobility in 480 in Italy. Her mother tragically died during childbirth, which deeply affected both Scholastica...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of Nuns

Dear patron saints of nuns, 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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