A portrait of St. Vaast
St. Vaast
c. 453 – 540
Feast
February 6 · VI c.
Patron of
Arras · Cambrai · Catechists · Children learning the faith
Order
Bishop
Frankish bishop (c. 453-540), instructor of King Clovis in the Christian faith before his baptism in 496; first Bishop of Arras-Cambrai from 499. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 453 · Died: 540 · From: France / Belgium.
Patronage
St. Vaast is invoked as the patron of arras, cambrai, catechists, children learning the faith. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Vaast, 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.