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St. Edith Stein

St. Edith Stein

1891 – 1942
Feast
August 9 · XX c.
Patron of
Europe · Philosophers · Jewish converts · Martyrs · Loss of parents
Order
Religious / Carmelite / Martyr
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German-Jewish philosopher (1891-1942), pupil of Husserl; converted to Catholicism in 1922 after reading the autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila and entered the Discalced Carmelites at Cologne in 1933. Arrested by the Nazis in the Netherlands and gassed at Auschwitz on August 9, 1942. Co-patroness of Europe; canonized 1998 by John Paul II.

Life & Times

Also known as: Teresa Benedicta of the Cross · Born: 1891 · Died: 1942 · From: Germany / Netherlands / Poland.

Patronage

St. Edith Stein is invoked as the patron of europe, philosophers, jewish converts, martyrs, loss of parents. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

“Whoever seeks the truth seeks God, whether or not he knows it.”
— Letter to Sr. Adelgundis Jaegerschmid OSB (1932)

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Devotional items honoring St. Edith Stein, from our Sancta Lumina collection and beyond.

St. Edith Stein Tiny Saint Charm
St. Edith Stein Tiny Saint Charm
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 Sterling Silver St. Edith Stein Medal | Medium | Engravable
Sterling Silver St. Edith Stein Medal | Medium | Engravable
$62.00
 Gold-Filled St. Edith Stein Pendant
Gold-Filled St. Edith Stein Pendant
$114.00
 Saint Edith Stein Engravable Rosary Bracelet with Amethyst Beads
Saint Edith Stein Engravable Rosary Bracelet with Amethyst Beads
$80.00
 Pewter St. Edith Stein Medal | 24-inch Chain | Prayer to St Edith Stein Prayer Card | Engravable
Pewter St. Edith Stein Medal | 24-inch Chain | Prayer to St Edith Stein Prayer Card | Engravable
$45.75
 Gold-Filled St. Edith Stein Medal - Small
Gold-Filled St. Edith Stein Medal - Small
$91.00
 St. Edith Stein Holy Cards
St. Edith Stein Holy Cards
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 Pewter St. Edith Stein Medal | Small | Engravable
Pewter St. Edith Stein Medal | Small | Engravable
$18.00
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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Edith Stein, 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.