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Barcelona : Top 10 Catalan Saints & Virgins

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1. Sant Jordi

Catalonia’s patron saint is Saint George, whose dragon-slaying prowess is depicted all over the city.
2. Virgin Mercè

She became the female patron saint of Barcelona in 1637. The most raucous festival in town is the Festes de La Mercè. See Catalan Folk Festivals & Traditions.
3. Virgin of Montserrat

Catalonia’s famous “Black Virgin” is the city’s patron virgin.
4. Santa Eulàlia

Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona’s first female patron saint, was martyred by the Romans when they took the city.
5. Santa Elena

Legend has it that Saint Helena converted to Christianity after discovering Christ’s cross in Jerusalem in 346 AD.
6. Santa Llúcia

The saint of eyes and vision is celebrated on 13 December, when the blind come to worship at the Santa Llúcia chapel in the cathedral (Barcelona Cathedral).
7. Sant Cristòfol

Though officially stripped of his sainthood as there was little evidence he existed, Saint Christopher was once the patron saint of travellers.
8. Sant Antoni de Padua

On 13 June, those seeking a husband or wife pray to the patron saint of love.
9. Santa Rita

Deliverer of the impossible, Santa Rita is prayed to by those searching for miracles.
10. Sant Joan

The night of Saint John (Catalan Folk Festivals & Traditions), is celebrated with giant bonfires and fireworks.