A portrait of St. Laurence of Canterbury
St. Laurence of Canterbury
d. 2 February 619
Feast
February 3 · VII c.
Patron of
Canterbury · Missionaries · Bishops
Order
Bishop / Benedictine
Italian Benedictine bishop (d. 619), companion of St. Augustine of Canterbury and his successor as second Archbishop of Canterbury (604-619); preserved the English mission through the apostasy of King Eadbald, whom he reconverted. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 2 February 619 · From: Italy / England.
Patronage
St. Laurence of Canterbury is invoked as the patron of canterbury, missionaries, bishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Laurence 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.