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Why did St Catherine of Siena choose her saint name to be St Catherine of Siena?
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Why did Saint Benedict choose his saint's name?
Saint Benedict of Nursia was named by his parents when he was born. He did not choose the name himself.
Was there a Saint Kathleen?
No there isn't. There is a Saint Catherine though. My sister made the mistake when she made her confirmation under the name Kathleen only to discover there was no such saint. This is true but I'm making my confirmation and I'm picking Kathleen as that is another form of Catherine
Do girls have to choose girls names for confirmation?
No, girls can also choose the name of a male saint or blessed as a confirmation name.
Why do Catholics choose a saint's name at Confirmation?
I believe you set that as a role model to follow and try to act as in your life. For example, my name is Emily. I chose Saint Emily because she was a teacher for poor children who couldn't afford school. I love kids and I love helping and teaching so I decided this was the Saint for me.
Is there a Saint Regan?
No, there is no saint by the name of Regan.
How did Saint Catherine of Siena get her name?
Catherine was from the town of Siena in Italy.
Why is Saint Catherine called Saint Catherine of Siena?
Saint Catherine of Siena is known by that name because she was born in Siena, Italy, in 1347. She is one of the 33 doctors of the church and is widely recognized for her spirituality and influence during the late Middle Ages.
Is Catherine a saint?
There are a number of saints named Catherine - Catherine of Siena, Catherine Laboure, Catherine of Alexandria, to name a few.
What was the name of Saint Catherine of Siena's father?
Her father was Giacomo di Benincasa.
What is the name to a very important saint for Italians?
Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine Siena are both important to Italians
What was Saint Catherine of Siena's sister's name?
Catherine's mother gave birth to 25 children and her 25th child was named Giovana.
What is the name and feast date of the female patron saint of Italy?
April 29 is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena, a patron saint of Italy.
What is the name of siena university mascot?
Do you mean Siena College of Loudonville, N.Y.? The mascot of Siena College is "Bernie", the Saint Bernard. Sorry if you meant another school!
What is Kaitlynn's saint name?
Saint Catherine or Katherine
Who built the Saint Catherine Church?
Which Saint Catherine Church? There are churches all over the world with that name.
When was Saint Catherine's beatification?
To which Catherine do you refer? There are a number of saints by that name.
Is there a Saint Kaitlyn?
Caitlyn, derived from the name Catherine and there are a number of saints named Catherine.
