Benedict of Nursia
Europe
Paul VI proclaimed Benedict patron of Europe in 1964.
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Bridget of Sweden
Europe
patronage: Europe (Roman Catholic co-patroness, 1999).
- Spes Aedificandi, 1 October 1999 — Section 11; formal declaration 1 October 1999
Catherine of Siena
Europe
Traditional patronage includes fire prevention, Italy, and Europe.
- Saint Catherine of Siena — Patron Saint of section
Edith Stein
Europe
patronage: Europe.
- Spes Aedificandi, 1 October 1999 — Proclamation and §§8–9
Edward the Confessor
England
England (historical attribution)
- Edward the Confessor and Edith — Cult: patron before St George
George
England
Traditional patronage includes soldiers, Boy Scouts, England, Germany, and Portugal.
- Saint George — Patron Saint of section
Gregory the Great
England
Traditional patronage includes England, epilepsy, musicians, and teachers.
- Saint Gregory the Great — Patron Saint of section
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