St. Prosper of Aquitaine
Christian writer and theologian, layman, secretary to Pope Leo I. Defender of St. Augustine's teaching on grace against semi-Pelagianism; author of Chronicle and theological works. Feast June 25.
Life & Times
Born: c. 390 · Died: c. 455 · From: Aquitaine, Gaul / Marseille / Rome, Italy.
Patronage
St. Prosper of Aquitaine is invoked as the patron of theologians, writers, defenders of orthodoxy. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“The law of praying is the law of believing.”— Indiculus de gratia Dei — origin of the maxim lex orandi, lex credendi.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Prosper of Aquitaine, 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.