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November 12: Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr—Memorial

1580–1623
Patron Saint of Ukraine
Invoked for the reunification of Eastern and Western Christians
Canonized by Pope Pius IX on June 29, 1867
Liturgical Color: Red

Quote:
You people of Vitebsk want to put me to death. You make ambushes for me everywhere, in the streets, on the bridges, on the highways, and in the marketplace. I am here among you as a shepherd, and you ought to know that I would be happy to give my life for you. I am ready to die for the holy union, for the supremacy of Saint Peter, and of his successor the Supreme Pontiff. ~Saint Josaphat

Prayer:
Saint Josaphat, God drew you to Himself from an early age, and you responded to His grace. As you grew in faith, God also drew you to the mission of Church unity. Please pray for me, and pray for our Church and world, that all will become one in Christ and that I will do my part to help bring that unity about. Saint Josaphat, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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