Patronage
Patron Saints of Spiritual Leaders
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of spiritual leaders. 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. Ephrem the Syrian
Feast: June 9“St. Ephrem was a prominent theologian and hymn writer in the early Church, renowned for his deep spirituality and poetic expression.”
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Feast: July 31“Founder of the Society of Jesus and author of the 'Spiritual Exercises'.”
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