A portrait of St. Bruno of Querfurt
St. Bruno of Querfurt
c. 974 – 1009
Feast
June 19 · XI c.
Patron of
Missionaries · Prussia · Martyrs
Order
Bishop / Missionary / Martyr
German Benedictine missionary martyr (c. 974-1009), apostle to the pagan Prussians and Russians; killed with eighteen companions on the borders of Lithuania and Russia. Feast June 19.
Life & Times
Born: c. 974 · Died: 1009 · From: Germany / Poland / Prussia.
Patronage
St. Bruno of Querfurt is invoked as the patron of missionaries, prussia, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Bruno of Querfurt, 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.