Unit saint test Flashcards
St. Gregory the Great
By the age of 30, I was the prefect of Rome and later became a Benedictine monk. I served as the papal representative to Constantinople before being elected Pope at the age of 50. I am considered one of the four key doctors of the Church.
st. Lorenzo Ruiz
I was a Chinese-Filipino missionary to Japan during the Tokugawa shogunate. I was educated by the Dominican friars in my home country before allegations forced me to seek asylum and join the Dominicans on their mission to Japan. I became a martyr and exemplify the virtue of patience.
St. Jeanne Jugan
I was a French nun who joined the third over group founded by St. John Eudes. Later I founded the little sisters of the poor who have since expanded globally. I was canonized in 2009.
st. Augustine of Hippo
I am known as a sinner turned saint who converted, turning from a life of creature-pride to a life of faith. I became a Christian at the age of 33, a priest by the age of 36, and a bishop at the age of 41. I am considered a doctor of the Church.
st. Terresa of Calcutta
I was a Nobel peace prize winner for my work with people across the globe. I left my home of Loreto at the age of 18 for Darjeeling and was going a hostel that became that became a home for the dying and destitute. my order and I later offered services to orphans, abandoned children, alcoholics, and the aging, and street people.
St. Thomas of Villanova
I was born in Spain and joined the Augustinian friars in Salamanca. after sending the first Augustinians to thee New World , I became archbishop of Granada. I fed hundreds of poor people every morning and paid my servants for every orphan they brought to me. I encouraged the wealthy to imitate my example. on my death bead, I requested all of my Mooney be distributed to the poor.
St. Peter Claver
I was a Jesuit missionary in the colonies of the New World. after reaching Cartagena, I devoted myself to the services o the saves: feeding them, administering medicine to the, and assured them all of their human dignity and god’s love. I am the worldwide patron of missionary work around black slaves.
st. Josephine Bakhita
I am the patron saint of Sudanese Christians. born in Sudan, i became a slave at a very young age. My last name, which means “Lucky” was given to me by my captors. i was bought by an Italian diplomat who treated me with kindness as his cook, nanny, and sacristan. Later, i became Christian and continued my life as God’s Servant.
St. Cyprian
I am from North Africa in the third century where I became the bishop of Carthage. I was a highly educated and prominent orator who distributed my wealth to the poor. I was threatened by Pope Stephen for excommunication, but I would not stand down my beliefs. I was later exiled but refused to leave the city.
St. John Crysostom
I am from Antioch and was brought to Constantinople after years of service in Syria, where they made me bishop. Although I suffered from stomach illness, I was a talented speaker with great sermons. I was a defender of justice and charity where I called for the rich to share wealth with the poor. I was later exiled for my beliefs and died in exile in 407.
St. Joseph of Cupertino
I was Franciscan priest in the 1600’s who had a tendency to levitate during prayer and meditation. Many people came to see me until I was eventually transferred before being investigated by the inquisition.
st. Pedre Pio
I was an Italian Capuchin Franciscain who was drafted during WW1 before getting discharged for tuberculosis. One night after mass, I had a vision of Jesus and when I awoke, I had the stigmata on my feet, my side, and my hands. Busloads of people would come to see me and I would hear confessions for 10 hrs per day. In 1962, Pope John Paul II asked me to pray for a woman with cancer, and it was miraculously gone within two weeks.
Blessed Bernard Lichtenburg
