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Patron Saints of Pontifical Swiss Guards

4 saints serve as patrons of pontifical swiss guards.

Saint Martin of Tours

Saint Martin of Tours

Feast: November 11

Saint Martin of Tours, also known as Martin the Merciful, Martinus Turonensis, and The Glory of Gaul, was born in approximately 316 in Upper Pannonia (modern Hungary) to pagan parents. His father was...

Saint Maurice

Saint Maurice

Feast: September 22

Saint Maurice, also known as Mauritius, Moritz, or Morris, was a layman and a courageous soldier in a legion of Christian soldiers hailing from Upper Egypt. He lived during the reign of Emperor...

Saint Nicholas of Flüe

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 Sebastian

Saint Sebastian

Feast: January 20

Saint Sebastian, also known as Saint Sebastien, was born in Narbonne, Gaul (part of modern France), during the third century. He was the son of a wealthy Roman family and received his education in...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of Pontifical Swiss Guards

Dear patron saints of pontifical swiss guards, 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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