St. Nimatullah Kassab Al-Hardini
Lebanese Maronite monk, theologian, and teacher at the monastery of Saints Cyprian and Justina in Kfifan, where he formed in religious life the young man who would become St. Charbel Makhlouf. He is remembered for his austere asceticism, his devotion to the Eucharist, and the Marian rosaries he made by hand for his students. With Sts. Charbel and Rafqa, he is one of the three modern Maronite saints honored by the universal Church.
Life & Times
Also known as: Yusuf Kassab; Nimatullah Youssef Kassab · Born: 1808 · Died: December 14, 1858 · From: Hardin; Kfifan; Lebanon.
Patronage
St. Nimatullah Kassab Al-Hardini is invoked as the patron of lebanon, the lebanese maronite order, teachers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Do not envy anyone, for whatever you ask of God in his name, He will give it to you.”— St. Nimatullah Kassab Al-Hardini (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Nimatullah Kassab Al-Hardini, 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.