It is celebrated on November 21
Saint Maurus of Verona is a popular saint in Italy, especially in the city of Verona. He is considered the patron saint of children and families, and is invoked for protection against evil.
Biography and life of Saint Maurus of Verona
Saint Maurus of Verona was an Italian bishop of the Catholic Church, born in the XNUMXth century. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and by the Orthodox Church.
Mauro was born in Verona, Italy, into an aristocratic and Christian family. His father was called Claudiano and his mother, Marcela. Mauro studied in Rome and was ordained a priest. He then returned to Verona, where he became bishop of the city.
As bishop, Mauro worked hard to promote the Gospel and carry out ecclesiastical reforms. He also strove to help the poor and the marginalized in society. During his ministry, Mauro founded a monastery for women and another for men. He also established a hospice for pilgrims visiting Verona.
Mauro died on January 15, 452. His body was buried in the monastery he had founded for women. Since then, Mauro has been venerated as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Church. In 1980, he was declared the patron saint of deacons by Pope John Paul II.
Prayer to Saint Maurus of Verona
For faith, charisma and dedication, Saint Anthony of Padua is considered one of the greatest saints. His fame as a miracle worker has made him one of the most popular.
Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was a Franciscan friar who was born in Lisbon and died in Padua. He was canonized just a year after his death by Pope Gregory IX. He is known as Doctor Evangelicus (evangelist doctor) because he preached with great success to Christians and non-Christians. He is considered the patron saint of love, marriage, a good marriage, the home, pets, and also the patron saint against storms.
Popular tradition says that San Antonio helps to find lost objects or something desired; he is also asked for help to find a partner or to improve the marital relationship; he is invoked against storms and fires; intercession is requested in the face of economic problems or labor difficulties; It is also invoked by those who want to have children or are going through problems during pregnancy or after childbirth; as well as those young people looking for work or other professional goals... In short: San Antonio has many facets and many ways to be invoked!
second sentence
O holy Mauro of Verona,
that in life you were a man of God,
and now you're a saint in heaven,
we ask you to intercede for us.
We want to be good like you
holiness and love pour out on us.
We want to be docile to the will of God,
and accept all that He gives us,
either joy or pain.
O holy Mauro of Verona,
Let us pray that we may be like you:
humble and simple of heart, full of the love of God.
Amen.
important things you did
-He was one of the first bishops of Verona.
-He helped establish the Church in Verona.
-He was one of the founders of the Verona Cathedral School.
-Wrote several books on theology and religion.
-He traveled throughout Europe to preach the Gospel.
-He helped build the Verona Cathedral.