A portrait of St. Malo
St. Malo
c. 520 – c. 621
Feast
November 15 · VII c.
Patron of
Saint-Malo · Sailors · Brittany
Order
Bishop / Missionary
Welsh-Breton bishop (c. 520-c. 621), of Welsh origin; one of the seven founder-bishops of Brittany, missionary in the region of Aleth and traditionally first bishop there. The town of Saint-Malo grew up at his cathedral. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 520 · Died: c. 621 · From: Wales / Brittany.
Patronage
St. Malo is invoked as the patron of saint-malo, sailors, brittany. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Malo, 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.