Saint of the Day
May 18
Eric IX of Sweden
Feast Day: May 18
Patron of: Sweden, Scandinavia, justice, crusades, kings, the persecuted
Swedish king who crusaded in Finland and died a martyr for Christian expansion.
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Feast Day: May 18
Patron of: Professional women, laity, single women, Spain
Spanish chemist and laywoman who sanctified professional work through faith and dedication.
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John I
Feast Day: May 18
Patron of: General intercession
Pope imprisoned and martyred by Theodoric for his principled faith.
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