Martyr

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine was a scholar and virgin martyred for debating pagans and defending her faith.

Patron saint of Scholars, Lawyers, Wheelwrights
Feast
November 25
Era
4th Century
Place
Alexandria
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At a Glance

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Feast Day
November 25
Era
4th Century
Primary Place
Alexandria
Vocation
Martyr
Patronage
Scholars, Lawyers, Wheelwrights

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Overview

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine was a scholar and virgin martyred for debating pagans and defending her faith.

Feast day: November 25

Patronage

Scholars, Lawyers, Wheelwrights

Connected Places

  • Sinai, Egypt: Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Alexandria, Egypt: Her martyrdom site

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