A portrait of St. Stanislaus of Kraków
St. Stanislaus of Kraków
1030 – 1079
Feast
April 11 · XI c.
Patron of
Poland · Kraków · Moral courage · Bishops
Order
Bishop / Martyr
Polish bishop and martyr (1030-1079), Bishop of Kraków from 1072; excommunicated King Bolesław II for moral excesses, and was killed by the king himself (or his men) while celebrating Mass at the church on Skałka outside Kraków. Patron of Poland; canonized 1253 by Innocent IV—the first Polish saint canonized.
Life & Times
Born: 1030 · Died: 1079 · From: Poland.
Patronage
St. Stanislaus of Kraków is invoked as the patron of poland, kraków, moral courage, 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. Stanislaus of Kraków, 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.