Catholic Saint
St. Anselm of Canterbury
“He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church and a key figure in medieval theology.”
Feast Day: April 20
Biography
St. Anselm of Canterbury was an Italian Benedictine monk, philosopher, and theologian who became the Archbishop of Canterbury. He is renowned for his arguments for the existence of God and for his work in reconciling faith and reason. His pioneering thoughts laid the groundwork for later theologians and philosophers, making significant impacts on Christian thought.
Prayer to St. Anselm of Canterbury
I do not seek to understand in order to believe, but I believe in order to understand.