Saint Louis IX, King of France, Confessor

Saint Louis

Saint Louis, illustration from the Bible of Toledo (Saint Louis Bible), c. 1220–1230. From Wikipedia.

O God, who didst call thy servant Louis to an earthly throne that he might advance thy heavenly kingdom, and didst endue him with zeal for thy Church and charity towards thy people: Mercifully grant that we . . . → Read More: Saint Louis IX, King of France, Confessor

Saint Ebba (Aebbe the Elder), Abbess of Coldingham

The Thistle, the royal badge of Scotland

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Virgin Saint Ebba may be conformed to the pattern of her hidden life with thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.