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St. Clotilde

St. Clotilde

c. 474 – 545
Feast
June 3 · VI c.
Patron of
Queens · Widows · Converts · Difficult marriages
Order
Queen / Widow

Burgundian queen (c. 474-545), wife of King Clovis I of the Franks whom she persuaded to receive baptism after his victory at Tolbiac in 496 — a pivotal moment in the Christianization of Western Europe. Feast June 3.

Life & Times

Also known as: Clotilda · Born: c. 474 · Died: 545 · From: Burgundy / France.

Patronage

St. Clotilde is invoked as the patron of queens, widows, converts, difficult marriages. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Clotilde, 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.