The document lists notable Catholic saints, including St. Michael, St. Patrick, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Valentine, and St. Christopher, along with their feast days and patronages. Each saint's contributions and legends are briefly mentioned, reflecting their significance within the Catholic tradition. The document serves as an introduction to a more comprehensive exploration of saints in part 2.

1. NOTABLE CATHOLIC SAINTS
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2. ST. MICHAEL,THE ARCHANGEL
• Feastday: September 29
• Patron: grocers, mariners,
paratroopers, police, and
sickness
• The name Michael signifies
"Who is like to God?"

3. ST. PATRICK
• Feastday: March 17
• Patron: Ireland
• He used shamrocks to
explain the Holy Trinity and
entire kingdoms were
eventually converted to
Christianity after hearing
Patrick's message

4. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
• Feastday: October 4
• Patron: Animals, Merchants
& Ecology
• Founder of the Franciscan
Order, born at Assisi in
Umbria, in 1181

5. ST.VALENTINE
• Feastday: February 14
• Patron: Love, Young People,
Happy Marriages
• Roman saint celebrated on
February 14 & associated
with "courtly love"

6. ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Feastday: July 25
• P a t r o n : B a c h e l o r s ,
transportation, traveling,
storms, epilepsy, gardeners,
holy death, and toothache
• Many legends surround St.
Christopher and he was
even said to be a giant

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