St. Vincent Ferrer
Catalan Dominican preacher (1350-1419), of Valencia; itinerant penitential preacher whose sermons throughout western Europe drew enormous crowds and many conversions, especially among Iberian Jews and Muslims. Confessor of antipope Benedict XIII at Avignon, eventually withdrawing his support to help end the Western Schism (Council of Constance, 1414). Canonized 1455 by Callixtus III.
Life & Times
Born: 23 January 1350 · Died: 5 April 1419 · From: Valencia, Spain / Vannes, France.
Patronage
St. Vincent Ferrer is invoked as the patron of builders, construction workers, reconciliation, preachers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Whatever you do, think not of yourself, but of God.”— St. Vincent Ferrer (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Vincent Ferrer, 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.