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Patron Saints of philosophers

4 saints serve as patrons of philosophers.

Saint Albert The Great

Saint Albert The Great

Feast: November 15

Saint Albert The Great, also known as Albert of Lauingen, Albertus Magnus, Doctor Expertus, and Doctor Universalis, was born in 1206 in Lauingen an der Donau, Swabia, which is part of modern-day...

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Feast: November 25

Martyr

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Katherine of Alexandria, Ekaterina of Alexandria, and Katharina von Alexandrien, was born into a noble family. She was highly educated in the areas of...

Saint Justin Martyr

Saint Justin Martyr

Feast: June 1

Martyr

Saint Justin Martyr, also known as Justin the Philosopher, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. He was born around the year 100 in Nablus, Palestine. Justin grew up in a pagan family...

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Feast: January 28

Saint Thomas Aquinas, also known as Thomas Aquino, Thomas of Aquino, Angel of the Schools, Angelic Doctor, Doctor Angelicus, Doctor Communis, Great Synthesizer, The Dumb Ox, The Universal Teacher,...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of philosophers

Dear patron saints of philosophers, 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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