Feast August 16
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Lay faithful, patron of Hungary · Feast August 16
Biography
Saint Stephen (c. 975-1038), the first King of Hungary, converted his people to the Catholic faith, organized dioceses, built churches, and offered his realm to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The founder of the Hungarian Christian state, he is the principal patron of Hungary.
Feast day
August 16
Patronage
- Hungary
- kings
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
8
Feast day of month
16