Patronage

Patron Saint of The Educational System

The Catholic Church venerates St. Cyril of Jerusalem as the patron saint of the educational system. 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. Cyril of Jerusalem

Feast: March 18

St. Cyril is known for his contributions to Christian catechesis and for his role in the development of the Nicene Creed.

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