August 16 - Saint Stephen of Hungary—Optional Memorial

Read entire reflection online >>>August 16: Saint Stephen of Hungary—Optional Memorialc. 975–1038Patron Saint of bricklayers, kings, stonecutters, masons, and parents who have lost a childCanonized by Pope Gregory VII in 1083Liturgical Color: WhiteQuote: To thee, O Queen of heaven, and to thy guardianship, I commend the holy Church, all the bishops and the clergy, the whole kingdom, its rulers and inhabitants; but before all, I commend my soul to thy care. ~Deathbed prayer of Saint StephenPrayer:Saint Stephen of Hungary, you learned the Catholic faith from an early age and treasured it greatly. You then brought that faith into a pagan nation and worked tirelessly to share what you had discovered. Please pray for me, that I will always use my gifts and authority solely for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Saint Stephen, King of Hungary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You. Source: Free RSS feed from mycatholic.life — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.Main image: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons