A portrait of St. Boris
St. Boris
c. 986 – 24 July 1015
Feast
July 24 · XI c.
Patron of
Rulers · Princes · Slavic Christians · Peace
Order
Prince / Passion-Bearer / Martyr
Son of St. Vladimir the Great of Kyivan Rus'; refused to take up arms against his elder half-brother Sviatopolk and was assassinated. With his brother Gleb, he was the first saint canonized in the Slavic Church. Canonized in the Catholic Church in 1724 by Pope Benedict XIII. Feast July 24.
Life & Times
Also known as: Roman (baptismal name) · Born: c. 986 · Died: 24 July 1015 · From: Kyivan Rus' (modern Ukraine).
Patronage
St. Boris is invoked as the patron of rulers, princes, slavic christians, peace. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Boris, 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.