Virgin
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Known as the 'Lily of the Mohawks', Saint Kateri Tekakwitha embraced Christianity amid great adversity. Her life exemplifies purity, faith, and dedication to God.
Patron saint of
Nature, Environment, Native Peoples
- Feast
- July 14
- Era
- 17th Century
- Place
- Kahnawake
At a Glance
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
- Feast Day
- July 14
- Era
- 17th Century
- Primary Place
- Kahnawake
- Vocation
- Virgin
- Patronage
- Nature, Environment, Native Peoples
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Overview
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Known as the 'Lily of the Mohawks', Saint Kateri Tekakwitha embraced Christianity amid great adversity. Her life exemplifies purity, faith, and dedication to God.
Feast day: July 14
Patronage
Nature, Environment, Native Peoples
Connected Places
- Kahnawake, Canada: Site of her early life and conversion
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