Patronage
Patron Saint of Portugal
The Catholic Church venerates St. Vincent as the patron saint of Portugal. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.
St. Vincent
Feast: January 22“He is known for his courageous stand for the faith during the persecution of Christians.”
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