St. Nuno Álvares Pereira
Portuguese soldier and Carmelite (1360-1431), "the Holy Constable," military commander whose victory at Aljubarrota (1385) secured Portuguese independence from Castile. Widowed in 1422, gave his enormous wealth to the poor and entered the Discalced Carmelites at Lisbon as a lay brother. Canonized 2009 by Benedict XVI.
Life & Times
Born: 1360 · Died: 1431 · From: Portugal.
Patronage
St. Nuno Álvares Pereira is invoked as the patron of portugal, soldiers, peace, carmelites. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Nuno Álvares Pereira, 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.