Patronage
Patron Saints of Universities
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of universities. 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. John of Kanty
Feast: December 23“A noted scholar and theologian known for his piety and dedication to education.”
St. Peter Damian
Feast: February 21“He was a prominent reformer of the Church and an advocate for clerical celibacy.”
St. Thomas Aquinas
Feast: January 28“The Angelic Doctor”
A profound Dominican theologian and philosopher, he is renowned for his seminal work, Summa Theologica.
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