Saint Alban of Verulam
A noble citizen of Verulamium in the 4th century, Alban converted to Christianity after offering hospitality to the priest Amphibalus. To sa…
Patronage
England
8 saints
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
A Roman monk sent by Pope Gregory the Great, Augustine landed in England in 597 to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons. He converted King Ethelbert …
Saint Edward II, King of England
Son of King Edgar, Edward II was crowned King of England with the support of Saint Dunstan. His reign, marked by charity, was cut short by h…
Saint Edward the Confessor
King of England in the 11th century, Edward the Confessor distinguished himself by his piety, gentleness, and sense of justice after a long …
Saint Ethelbert (Albert)
King of Kent in the 6th century, Ethelbert became the first Christian Anglo-Saxon sovereign after welcoming Saint Augustine. Under the influ…
Saint Etheldreda (Ediltrude)
Daughter of the King of the East Angles, Etheldreda preserved her virginity despite two royal marriages. She eventually embraced monastic li…
Saint George, Martyr
A military tribune under Diocletian, George of Palestine confessed his Christian faith during the imperial persecutions. After surviving var…
Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church)
A Roman senator turned monk, Gregory the Great was elected pope in 590 during a period of major crises. He reformed the liturgy, ecclesiasti…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of England?
The patron saints of England include: Saint Alban of Verulam, Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Saint Edward II, King of England, Saint Edward the Confessor, Saint Ethelbert (Albert), Saint Etheldreda (Ediltrude), Saint George, Martyr and Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church).
Which saint should you pray to for England?
For England, you can pray to: Saint Alban of Verulam, Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Saint Edward II, King of England, Saint Edward the Confessor, Saint Ethelbert (Albert), Saint Etheldreda (Ediltrude), Saint George, Martyr and Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church).