Patronage
Patron Saints of North American Martyrs
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of North American martyrs. 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. Isaac Jogues
Feast: October 19“Jesuit missionary and martyr who dedicated his life to evangelizing Native Americans in North America.”
St. John de Brébeuf
Feast: October 19“Jesuit missionary and martyr in Canada.”
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