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Patron Saints of universities

2 saints serve as patrons of universities.

Saint Joseph Calasanz

Saint Joseph Calasanz

Feast: August 25

Saint Joseph Calasanz, also known as Joseph Calasanctius, Joseph of Our Lady, Joseph Calsanza, and José de Calasanz, was born on September 11, 1556, in his family's castle in Peralta, Barbastro,...

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 universities

Dear patron saints of universities, 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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