Patronage
Patron Saint of Indigenous People
The saint
Who to turn to
St. Kateri Tekakwitha is who the Church points to for indigenous people. Their full life — and the memorial kept each year — is on their own page.
The patron saintSt. Kateri TekakwithaSoonAlso invoked
Also invokedSt. Rose of LimaHer dedication to the indigenous community and her efforts to uplift them mark her as a patron.
Also invokedJuan Diego CuauhtlatoatzinSt. Juan Diego is recognized as a patron of Indigenous People due to his significant role in advocating for the faith and dignity of the indigenous communities in Mexico.Also invokedPeter DondersAlso invokedCeferino Namuncurá
Also invokedKateri TekakwithaSt. Kateri is recognized as the patron of Indigenous People due to her heritage as a Mohawk and her strong Christian faith.
Also invokedSt. Rose of LimaHer dedication to the indigenous community and her efforts to uplift them mark her as a patron.Also invokedJuan Diego CuauhtlatoatzinSt. Juan Diego is recognized as a patron of Indigenous People due to his significant role in advocating for the faith and dignity of the indigenous communities in Mexico.Also invokedPeter DondersAlso invokedCeferino NamuncuráAlso invokedKateri TekakwithaSt. Kateri is recognized as the patron of Indigenous People due to her heritage as a Mohawk and her strong Christian faith.Why this patronage
A legacy of faith and resilience
Her dedication to the indigenous community and her efforts to uplift them mark her as a patron.
Questions
Frequently asked
Who is the patron saint of Indigenous People?
St. Kateri Tekakwitha is recognized as the patron saint of Indigenous Peoples.
Why St. Kateri Tekakwitha?
She is celebrated for her deep faith and commitment to her heritage, serving as a role model for Indigenous Catholics.
Is there a patron saint of ecology?
While not specifically a patron of ecology, St. Kateri's connection to nature resonates with environmental stewardship.
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