Patron Saint of political prisoners

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Saint Maximilian Kolbe is the patron saint of political prisoners.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Feast: August 14

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, also known as the Apostle of Consecration to Mary, was born as Raymond Kolbe on January 7, 1894, in Zdunska Wola, a town in Russian-occupied Poland. He was the second of three...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Dear Saint Maximilian Kolbe, you who have been chosen as patron of political prisoners, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of political prisoners. Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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