Coffee & Saints

Category: African Saints

  • Saint Josephine Bakhita

    Saint Josephine Bakhita

    Born: 1869, Olgossa, Darfur (now in Sudan)Died: February 8, 1947, Schio, Italy Patronage:Human trafficking survivors, Victims of modern-day slavery, Sudan Quote:“In God’s will, there is great peace.” What I appreciate about St. Josephine Bakhita: She was a survivor of slavery who did not let anger and hate destroy her life;…

  • Saint Hadrian of Canterbury

    Saint Hadrian of Canterbury

    Born: Unknown – North AfricaDied: January 9, 710 AD, Canterbury, United Kingdom Patronage:Soldiers, jailers, blacksmiths Fast Fact:Helped shape the theology and rites of the English Church. What I appreciate about St. Hadrian of Canterbury: He brought the use of music into our Church services. As a music lover, I appreciate when…