St. Isaac Jogues
French Jesuit missionary and martyr (1607-1646), labored among the Huron from 1636; captured by the Mohawk in 1642, tortured, mutilated (lost several fingers), enslaved for over a year before escape via Dutch traders. Returned to the Mohawk as ambassador and missionary in 1646 and was tomahawked at Ossernenon (modern Auriesville, New York). One of the North American (Canadian) Martyrs canonized 1930 by Pius XI.
Life & Times
Born: 10 January 1607 · Died: 18 October 1646 · From: France / New France / present-day New York.
Patronage
St. Isaac Jogues is invoked as the patron of north american martyrs, missionaries, torture victims. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Isaac Jogues, 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.