A portrait of St. Adrian of Canterbury
St. Adrian of Canterbury
c. 630 – 710
Feast
January 9 · VIII c.
Patron of
Teachers · Scholars · Canterbury
Order
Abbot / Scholar
7th-century North African abbot of African origin who came to England with St. Theodore of Tarsus in 668; led the school of Canterbury for nearly four decades, teaching Greek, Latin, scripture, and Roman law to a generation of Anglo-Saxon scholars. Feast January 9.
Life & Times
Also known as: Hadrian of Canterbury · Born: c. 630 · Died: 710 · From: North Africa / Italy / England.
Patronage
St. Adrian of Canterbury is invoked as the patron of teachers, scholars, canterbury. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Adrian of Canterbury, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.