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In Christian belief, a  saint is a holy person who lived by Jesus Christ’s teachings. As Christians, we recognize their contributions to the faith, and seek their intercession and guidance in our daily life.

On special holidays, Christians remember and celebrate the lives of these holy individuals. They attend Mass, participate in prayer services and processions, and read inspiring stories of the saints. This serves as a time to reflect on the virtues and values these saints embodied, such as love, compassion, humility, and selflessness.

Honoring Christian Saints reminds us Christians to live a life of faith and service to others. The lives of these holy individuals inspire all Christians to lead lives of holiness and devotion to God. As they continue to inspire and guide us in our spiritual journeys, we may also truly understand that the true essence of these celebrations is to honor our God and follow Jesus Christ’s teachings.

St Hubert Black Gold Detail Liturgical Fabric

St. Hubert

St. Hubert (656–727 A.D.), Bishop of Liege and patron of hunters, hailed from the Dukedom of Aquitaine. Once a grand master, he turned to hunting and soldiering. On a Good Friday hunt, a stag, bearing a cross, urged him to repent. His wife’s death led him to forsake worldly possessions, becoming a priest in Stavelot, Belgium. Following Lambert’s assassination, Hubert, sent by the Pope, became Bishop. He lived a virtuous life and died as a confessor, confessing the faith, though not a martyr.

St John Chrysostom Banner

September 13th–John Chrysostom

. September 13th is the feast day for St. John Chrysostom–born circa 349 A.D., although many dates between 344 A.D. and 354 A.D. have been argued for by various scholars. This man is one of the pillars of the faith, a church father. His early education influenced his ability to lead the Church and give her many gifts in the form of sermons and liturgy.

Painted Church Banner from St. Ignatius Mission Montana

St. Ignatius Mission Banners

Embroidery is a perfect medium for use on banners, a true labor of love, provided there are skilled embroiderers available for the work required. But sadly, there were times when this level of devotion may not have been possible for a banner. When embroidery was not an option, banners were sometimes hand-painted like these Banners located at the Ursuline Center.