A portrait of St. Andrew Bobola
St. Andrew Bobola
1591 – 1657
Feast
May 16 · XVII c.
Patron of
Poland · Missionaries · Martyrs · Unity of Christians
Order
Priest / Jesuit / Martyr
Polish Jesuit missionary and martyr (1591-1657), tortured and killed by Cossacks in Lithuania during the Khmelnytsky Uprising for his work among the Orthodox. His incorrupt body is venerated in Warsaw. Canonized 1938. Feast May 16.
Life & Times
Also known as: Andrzej Bobola · Born: 1591 · Died: 1657 · From: Poland / Belarus.
Patronage
St. Andrew Bobola is invoked as the patron of poland, missionaries, martyrs, unity of christians. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Andrew Bobola, 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.