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✧ Patron Saints for the New Year

In your prayers for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, American Catholics and Christians might like to consider invoking the intercession of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who among other attributions is regarded as the Patron Saint of New Beginnings. This is usually credited to her being the first (United States) American-born Catholic that was canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. (Not to be confused with the first Indigenous American canonized saint, St. Kateri Tekakwitha.) St. Elizabeth was a pioneer of girls' education in early America, opening the first free school for girls in Baltimore, Maryland in 1808. Next, she started the Sisters of Charity, the first religious order for women, in 1809. Following on, she continued to open hospitals, orphanages, and even more schools.

While researching patron saints for new beginnings, I discovered an article about St. Lazarus Devasahayam, a Hindu-born man who converted to Christianity in the 18th century, and the first Indian layperson to be canonized as a saint (in 2022). He might be someone to consider looking into if his life and history sound appealing to you, I found an article about him through Vatican News.

And to recognize the new Jubilee Year of Hope from December 2024 until January 2026, I would be remiss not to mention St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the apostles as well as the Patron Saint of Hope (and Desperate Causes). Given the social and political climates occurring all over the world, he is a great resource for comfort, strength, and hope. Additionally, his mother was a cousin to the Mother Mary, meaning he shared a blood-tie to the human Jesus. According to Catholic.org, "Roman Catholics invoke St. Jude when in desperate situations because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, difficult circumstances -just as their forefathers had done before them; therefore, he is the patron saint of desperate cases."

Of course, remember to connect with the Holy Spirit, to Jesus, and to the rest of your patrons during this time!

I hope you all have a happy and safe new year holiday, and that we find strength, courage, and love for one another in 2025.

More lists of patron saints — Patron Saints for your Problems • Patron Saints for World Mental Health Day • Patron Saints for US Election Aftermath

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🌟 Saint Devasahayam Pillai: A Witness to Faith 🌟

Feast Day: January 14

Saint Devasahayam Pillai, the first lay Catholic from India to be canonized, stands as a beacon of faith, courage, and resilience. Born as Neelakandan Pillai in 1712, he served as an official in the court of the Hindu king of Travancore. Inspired by the Gospel and the witness of a Dutch naval officer, he embraced Christianity in 1745, taking the name “Lazarus,” meaning “God is my help.”

Devasahayam faced intense persecution for his faith, enduring torture and imprisonment with unshaken trust in God. Despite immense suffering, he never wavered in his commitment to Christ, offering his trials as a testimony of his love for the Lord.

He was martyred in 1752 but continues to inspire millions through his unwavering faith and bold witness to the Gospel. Declared a saint in 2022, Saint Devasahayam reminds us of the strength and grace that comes from total reliance on God.

🙏 Reflection: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10)

🕊️ May we draw courage from Saint Devasahayam’s example and live as fearless witnesses to our faith.

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On May 15, 2022, Catholics in India will rejoice in the historic canonization of Lazarus Devasahayam, the country’s first native lay person recognized as a saint.

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Saint Devasahayam Pillai

By T.V. Antony Raj Statue of Devasahayam Pillai, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kottar, Nagercoil. In Vatican, during the impressive Canonization ceremony held in St Peter’s Basilica today, Sunday, May 15, 2022, His Holiness Pope Francis canonized Blessed Devasahayam Pillai, along with nine others. The choir made Tamil proud by singing the “Tamil Thai Vaazhthu” (Praise to Mother Tamil). Credit:…

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WOOOO NEW SAINT!!!!

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Indian martyr, Devasahayam, cleared for sainthood

Pope Francis has approved two candidates for canonization, including Devasahayam Pillai of India, an 18th-century Hindu convert to Catholicism. By Robin Gomes Pope Francis on Friday authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate 8 decrees regarding 10 candidates, clearing two of them for sainthood. Devasahayam Among them is Indian martyr, Blessed Lazarus, […]

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