Patronage
Patron Saint of School Children
The Catholic Church venerates St. Edmund Rich as the patron saint of school children. 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. Edmund Rich
Feast: November 20“Known for his role as the Archbishop of Canterbury and his commitment to justice and peace.”
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