A portrait of St. Walhere
St. Walhere
d. 1199
Feast
June 23 · XII c.
Patron of
Priests · Victims of violence
Order
Priest / Martyr
Belgian priest and martyr (d. 1199), parish priest of Onhaye in the diocese of Liège, killed by his own nephew (also a priest) whom he had publicly rebuked for unworthy life. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 1199 · From: Belgium.
Patronage
St. Walhere is invoked as the patron of priests, victims of violence. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Walhere, 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.