Who Was This Saint?
Paul moved from persecutor to preacher, carrying the Gospel through suffering, letters, and relentless apostolic labor.
June 29
Saint Paul
The apostle to the nations whose conversion became a life of missionary love.
1st centuryMiddle EastApostolic witness
Their Path to Christ
He shows that grace can redirect intelligence, passion, and even past sin toward Christ.
Key Virtues
- zeal
- courage
- faith
What to Imitate Today
- Offer one word of witness with charity.
- Read one passage from a Pauline letter prayerfully.
Patronage and Intercession
Traditionally invoked for: missions.
Feast Day and Liturgical Notes
June 29 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.
Related Saints
June 29
1st centurySaint Peter
Apostolic witness
The apostle who fell, repented, and was strengthened to feed Christ’s flock.
faithrepentancecourage
Patronage: missions
December 3
16th centurySaint Francis Xavier
Missionary saint
Great missionary companion of Ignatius who carried the Gospel across Asia.
zealcouragecharity
Patronage: missions
October 22
20th-21st centurySaint John Paul II
Modern saint
Pope, witness, and evangelist who called the world not to be afraid.
couragehopehuman dignity
Patronage: youth