Patronage
Patron Saints of Russia
The Catholic Church venerates 6 saints as patrons of Russia. 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. Alexander Nevsky
Feast: November 23“Grand Prince of Russia and legendary military leader who protected the Orthodox faith from foreign invaders.”
St. Andrew
Feast: November 30“St. Andrew is recognized as the first Apostle called by Jesus and the brother of Peter, who was martyred by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross.”
St. Gleb
Feast: May 2“Prince of Kiev and fellow martyr with his brother St. Boris.”
St. Nicholas
Feast: December 6“A beloved bishop renowned for his acts of charity and compassion.”
St. Sergius of Radonezh
Feast: September 25“The greatest spiritual leader of medieval Russia and founder of the Trinity Lavra.”
St. Vladimir of Kiev
Feast: July 15“The Grand Prince of Kiev who converted to Christianity and baptized the entire nation of Kievan Rus'.”
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