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St. Emeric of Hungary

c. 1007 – 1031
Feast
November 4 · XI c.
Patron of
Youth · Princes · Chastity
Order
Royal / Layman

Prince of Hungary (c. 1007-1031), son of St. Stephen I and St. Gisela; educated by St. Gerard Sagredo and intended for the throne, died young in a hunting accident before he could succeed. Patron of Hungarian youth. Canonized 1083 by Gregory VII alongside his father.

Life & Times

Born: c. 1007 · Died: 1031 · From: Hungary.

Patronage

St. Emeric of Hungary is invoked as the patron of youth, princes, chastity. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Emeric of Hungary, 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.