Top 10 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.
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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.
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3. Virgin of Montserrat
Catalonia’s famous “Black Virgin” is the city’s patron virgin.
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4. Santa Eulàlia
Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona’s first female patron saint, was martyred by the Romans when they took the city.
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5. Santa Elena
Legend has it that Saint Helena converted to Christianity after discovering Christ’s cross in Jerusalem in 346 AD.
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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).
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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.
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8. Sant Antoni de Padua
On 13 June, those seeking a husband or wife pray to the patron saint of love.
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9. Santa Rita
Deliverer of the impossible, Santa Rita is prayed to by those searching for miracles.
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10. Sant Joan
The night of Saint John (Catalan Folk Festivals & Traditions), is celebrated with giant bonfires and fireworks.
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