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Catholic Saints Flashcards

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ST CUTHBERT

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ST CUTHBERT’s day : March 20th.
Northumbria, England.
7th century

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What is the process of declaring someone a saint called?

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Canonization

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Who is the patron saint of lost causes?

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Saint Jude Thaddeus

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Fill in the blank: The feast day of a saint is typically celebrated on the anniversary of their _______.

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death

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Which saint is known for his work with the poor and founded the Franciscan Order?

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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What title is given to a saint who has been recognized for their martyrdom?

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Martyr

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Who is the patron saint of animals?

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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What is the role of a patron saint?

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To act as a heavenly advocate for a specific group of people or causes.

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Who is the first pope to be canonized as a saint?

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Saint Peter

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Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints is a term that refers to the communion of saints in heaven and on earth.

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Communion

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Which saint is known for her visions and is considered a Doctor of the Church?

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Saint Teresa of Avila

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What is the significance of relics in Catholicism?

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Relics are physical remains or personal effects of saints, believed to carry spiritual significance.

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Who is the patron saint of travelers?

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Saint Christopher

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Who is the patron saint of the sick?

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Saint Roch

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What is the difference between a saint and a blessed?

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A blessed is someone who has been beatified, but not yet canonized as a saint.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints refers to the belief that saints can intercede for the living.

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Intercession

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17
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Which saint is known for writing the ‘Confessions’?

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Saint Augustine

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18
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Who is the patron saint of teachers?

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Saint Thomas Aquinas

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What is the significance of a saint’s feast day?

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It commemorates the saint’s life and contributions to the Church.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ of the Church includes both canonized saints and those who are not formally recognized.

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Communion

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21
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Who is the patron saint of musicians?

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Saint Cecilia

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What is the role of a saint in Catholic theology?

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To serve as a model of holiness and as intercessors before God.

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23
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Who is the patron saint of children?

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Saint Nicholas

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24
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Fill in the blank: The _______ of the Holy Spirit is often associated with saints and their virtues.

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Gifts

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Which saint is known for her work with the poor and founded the Missionaries of Charity?

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Saint Teresa of Calcutta

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26
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What is the significance of the litany of saints?

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It is a prayer that invokes the intercession of saints.

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27
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Who is the patron saint of the environment?

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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What does the term ‘veneration’ mean in relation to saints?

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It refers to the honor and respect given to saints.

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Fill in the blank: Saints are often depicted in art with _______ that signify their life or martyrdom.

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symbols

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30
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Who is the patron saint of the internet?

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Saint Isidore of Seville

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31
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What is the main purpose of praying to saints?

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To seek their intercession and support in prayer.

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32
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Who is the patron saint of the homeless?

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Saint Benedict Joseph Labre

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33
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What criteria must be met for someone to be canonized as a saint?

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They must have lived a life of heroic virtue and have miracles attributed to them.

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34
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Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints is a celebration of all saints, known and unknown.

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Feast

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35
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Who is the patron saint of the military?

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Saint Michael the Archangel

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What does the term ‘blessed’ signify in the context of saints?

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It is the first step towards sainthood after beatification.

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37
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Who is the patron saint of expectant mothers?

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Saint Gerard Majella

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38
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What is the significance of the saint’s relics?

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They are believed to hold a part of the saint’s holiness and are venerated by the faithful.

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39
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Fill in the blank: The _______ of saints provides a model for Christians to aspire to holiness.

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Lives

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40
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Who is the patron saint of those with mental illness?

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Saint Dymphna

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41
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What is the relationship between saints and the Church?

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Saints are seen as intercessors and models of faith for the Church.

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42
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Who is the patron saint of the elderly?

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Saint Anne

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43
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What is the purpose of a saint’s biography?

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To tell their story and inspire the faithful.

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Fill in the blank: Saints are often depicted in _______ to show their virtues and sacrifices.

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icons

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45
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Who is the patron saint of the unemployed?

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Saint Cajetan

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46
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What is the role of saints in the liturgy?

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They are invoked during Mass and other prayers for intercession.

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47
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Who is considered the patron saint of Ireland?

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Saint Patrick

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48
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True or False: Saint Brigid is one of the three primary saints of Ireland.

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True

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49
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Fill in the blank: The feast day of Saint Patrick is celebrated on _____ each year.

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March 17

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50
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Which saint is known for founding the monastery at Kildare?

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Saint Brigid

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51
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Multiple Choice: Which saint is known for using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity? A) Saint Columba B) Saint Patrick C) Saint Brendan

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B) Saint Patrick

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52
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What was the primary mission of Saint Patrick in Ireland?

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To convert the Irish to Christianity

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53
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True or False: Saint Columba was a missionary who founded a monastic community on the island of Iona.

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True

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54
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Which saint is associated with the legend of the snakes being driven out of Ireland?

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Saint Patrick

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55
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Fill in the blank: Saint Brendan is often referred to as the _____ of the Irish.

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Navigator

56
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What is the significance of the Book of Kells in relation to Irish saints?

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It is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels and associated with early Irish Christianity.

57
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Multiple Choice: Which saint is known for his travels to the Americas before Columbus? A) Saint Patrick B) Saint Brendan C) Saint Columba

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B) Saint Brendan

58
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What type of animal is often associated with Saint Brigid?

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A cow

59
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True or False: Saint Patrick was born in Wales.

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True

60
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Which saint is credited with the establishment of the first Irish monastic schools?

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Saint Patrick

61
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Fill in the blank: The Cathedral of _____ in Dublin is named after Saint Patrick.

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Saint Patrick

62
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What is the primary contribution of Saint Columba to Irish culture?

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He played a key role in the spread of Christianity in Scotland and Ireland.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symbol associated with Saint Brigid? A) The Cross B) The Harp C) The Shamrock

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A) The Cross

64
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What is the name of the festival celebrated in honor of Saint Brigid?

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Imbolc

65
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What is the name of the saint known for his role in the conversion of the Picts in Scotland?

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Saint Columba

66
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What is the patron saint of Albania?

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Mary, Mother of Good Counsel

67
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Who is the patron saint of Algeria?

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Saint Cyprian of Carthage

68
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What is the patron saint of Angola?

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The Most Pure Heart of Mary

69
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Who is the patron saint of Argentina?

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Our Lady of Luján

70
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Which saints are associated with Australia?

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  • Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians
  • Saint Francis Xavier
  • Saint Therese of Lisieux
71
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What are the patron saints of Austria?

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  • Saint Coloman
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Joseph
  • Saint Leopold
  • Saint Maurice
72
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Who is the patron saint of Belgium?

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Saint Joseph

73
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What is the patron saint of Bolivia?

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  • La Virgen de Copacabana
  • Our Lady of Capucdana
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel
74
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Which saints are the patrons of Brazil?

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  • The Immaculate Conception
  • Saint Peter of Alcantara
75
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Who are the patron saints of Canada?

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  • Saint Anne
  • Saint Joseph
76
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What are the patron saints of Chile?

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  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel
  • Saint James the Greater
77
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Who are the patron saints of China?

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  • Mary, Queen of China
  • Saint Joseph
78
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What are the names of the patron saints of Colombia?

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  • Mary, Our Lady of Chiquinquira
  • Saint Louis Betrand
  • Saint Peter Claver
79
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What is the patron saint of Costa Rica?

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Mary, Our Lady of the Angels

80
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Who is the patron saint of Cuba?

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  • Our Lady of Charity
  • Virgin de Regla
81
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What are the patron saints of Cyprus?

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  • Saint Barnabas
  • Apostle
82
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Who are the patron saints of the Czech Republic?

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  • Adalbert of Prague
  • St Wenceslas
83
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Who is the patron saint of Denmark?

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Saint Anskar

84
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What is the patron saint of the Dominican Republic?

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Mary, Our Lady of Mercy

85
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Who are the patron saints of Ecuador?

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  • Mary, the Most Pure Heart
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus
86
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Who is the patron saint of Egypt?

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Saint Mark

87
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What is the patron saint of El Salvador?

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Mary, Our Lady of Peace

88
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Who is the patron saint of England?

A

Saint George

89
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What is the patron saint of Finland?

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Saint Henry of Finland

90
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Who are the patron saints of France?

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  • Mary (on the Feast of the Assumption)
  • Saint Denis, Bishop of Paris
  • Saint Joan of Arc
  • Saint Laurent (Lawrence)
  • Saint Thérese of Lisieux
  • Saint Martin of Tours
91
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Who are the patron saints of Germany?

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  • Saint Anskar
  • Saint Boniface
  • Saint Michael the Archangel
92
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Who is the patron saint of Gibraltar?

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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

93
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Who are the patron saints of Greece?

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  • Saint Nicholas
  • Saint Paul, Apostle
94
Q

What is the patron saint of Haiti?

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Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help

95
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Who is the patron saint of Holland?

A

Saint Willibrord

96
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What is the patron saint of Honduras?

A

Mary, Our Lady of Suyapa

97
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Who are the patron saints of Iceland?

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  • Saint Anskar
  • Saint Thorlac
98
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Who are the patron saints of India?

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  • Mary, Patron of India
  • Saint Francis Xavier
  • Saint Rose of Lima
  • Saint Thomas the Apostle
99
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Who is the patron saint of Ireland?

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Saint Patrick

100
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Who are the patron saints of Italy?

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  • Saint Catherine of Siena
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Bernardino of Siena
101
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Who is the patron saint of Jamaica?

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Mary, on the Feast of her Assumption

102
Q

Who is the patron saint of Japan?

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Saint Peter Baptist

103
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Who are the patron saints of Luxembourg?

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  • Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted
  • Saint Cunegund
  • Saint Willibrord
104
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Who is the patron saint of Madagascar?

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Saint Vincent de Paul

105
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Who is the patron saint of Malta?

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Saint Paul, Apostle

106
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What are the patron saints of Mexico?

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  • Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Saint Joseph
107
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What are the patron saints of Mongolia?

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  • Immaculate Conception of Mary
  • Saint Francis Xavier
108
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Who are the patron saints of Moravia?

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  • Saint Cyril
  • Saint Methodius
  • Saint Wenceslaus
109
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Who is the patron saint of New Zealand?

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  • Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians
  • Saint Francis Xavier
110
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Who is the patron saint of Nicaragua?

A

Saint James the Greater

111
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Who are the patron saints of Nigeria?

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  • Mary, Queen of Nigeria
  • Saint Patrick
112
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Who are the patron saints of Norway?

A
  • Saint Magnus of Orkney
  • Saint Olaf of Norway
113
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What is the patron saint of Oceania?

A

Saint Peter Chanel

114
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Who is the patron saint of Palestine?

A

Mary, Queen of Palestine

115
Q

Who is the patron saint of Papua New Guinea?

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Saint Michael the Archangel

116
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What are the patron saints of Paraguay?

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  • Our Lady of Assumption
  • Our Lady of Lujan
117
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Who are the patron saints of Peru?

A
  • Saint Joseph
  • Saint Rose de Lima
  • Saint Martin de Porras
118
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Who are the patron saints of the Philippines?

A
  • Immaculate Conception of Mary
  • Saint Pudentiana
  • Saint Rose de Lima
119
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What are the patron saints of Portugal?

A
  • Immaculate Conception of Mary
  • Saint Anthony of Padua
  • Saint Francis Borgia
  • Saint Vincent of Saragossa
120
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Who is the patron saint of Puerto Rico?

A

Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence

121
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Who are the patron saints of Russia?

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  • Saint Andrew, Apostle
  • Saint Basil the Great
  • Saint Casimir
  • Saint Joseph
  • Saint Nicholas of Myra
  • Saint Therese de Lisieux
122
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Who is the patron saint of Sardinia?

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Saint Maurice

123
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Who is the patron saint of Scandinavia?

A

Saint Ansgar

124
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Who is the patron saint of Scotland?

A

Saint Andrew

125
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What are the patron saints of Spain?

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  • Immaculate Conception of Mary
  • Saint James the Greater
126
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What are the patron saints of Sri Lanka?

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  • Mary, Immaculate
  • Our Lady of Lanka
  • Saint Lawrence
127
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Who are the patron saints of Sweden?

A
  • Saint Bridget
  • Saint Eric of Sweden
128
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Who is the patron saint of Switzerland?

A

Saint Nicholas von Flue

129
Q

Who is the patron saint of Syria?

A

Saint Barbara

130
Q

What is the patron saint of Tanzania?

A

Immaculate Conception of Mary

131
Q

Who is the patron saint of Turkey?

A

Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist

132
Q

What is the patron saint of the United States?

A

The Immaculate Conception

133
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Who are the patron saints of Uruguay?

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  • Blessed Virgin Mary
  • Mary, Our Lady of Lujan
  • Saint James, Apostle
  • Saint Philip, Apostle
134
Q

What is the patron saint of Venezuela?

A

Mary, Our Lady of Coromoto

135
Q

Who is the patron saint of Vietnam?

A

Saint Joseph

136
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Who is the patron saint of Wales?

A

Saint David

137
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Who is the patron saint of the West Indies?

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Saint Gertrude

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