Patronage
Patron Saints of Africa
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of Africa. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Maximilian of Tebessa
Feast: March 12“Being a Christian martyr during the Roman Empire and known for his bold confession of faith.”
St. Moses the Black
Feast: August 28“A former Ethiopian gang leader and robber who converted to Christianity and became one of the greatest Desert Fathers.”
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