Saint Stanislaus Kostka
Also known as: Stanislaw Kostka
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 15
Born
October 28, 1550
Died
August 1, 3
Canonized
31 December 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII
Beatified
8 October 1605 by Pope Paul V
Biography
Saint Stanislaus Kostka, also known as Stanislaw Kostka, was born on October 28, 1550, in Rostkovo, Poland. He was born into a noble family and was the son of a senator. From a young age, Stanislaus showed great piety and a deep devotion to the Catholic faith. At the age of 14, Stanislaus and his brother Paul were sent to the Viennese Jesuit college to receive a Jesuit education....
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