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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Patron Saints for World Youth Day 2023

 Here are the patron saints for the World Youth Day in 2023:

1.  St. Pope John Paul II, who start WYD.


2.  St. John Bosco who started schools for boys.
3.  St. Vincent Saragossa who is patron of Lisbon, Portugal, where WYD will be held.
4.  St. Anthony who finds everything and found a spot here.
5. St. Bartholomew of the Martyrs who was born in Lisbon.
6.  St. John Brito was born in Lisbon.
7.  Bl. Joana of Portugal.
8.  Bl.  Maria Clara of the child Jesus worked in Portugal.
9.  Bl. Joao Fernandes, martyred in Canary islands.
10. Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati young Lay Dominican--inspiration for young people.
11.  Bl. Marcel Calo was another young man who was a scout and youth worker.
12. Bl. Chiara Badano was a young lady who offers hope to the young.
13.  Bl Carlo Acutis a youth who created an exhibit of Eucharistic miracles.


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