St. Pancras - (Pancratius)
St. Pancras - (Pancratius)
We have no reliable historical information about this martyr. Legend tells us he was born at the end of the third century and brought up by an uncle in Rome after the death of his parents. Both he and his uncle became Christians. Pancras was beheaded in 304 during Diocletian's persecution. He was only 14 years old.
Pancras is especially venerated in England because Augustine of Canterbury dedicated his first church to Pancras and his relics were presented as a gift to the king of Northumberland. A district in London is named St. Pancras after him.
In His Footsteps:What do you know about the faith of teenagers? Whatever age you are, check into your parish youth group or a youth service organization to find out more and perhaps join or help out.
Prayer:St. Pancras, pray for all teenagers that their faith may be as strong as yours, strong enough to lead them through all the trials of their life.
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I have experience the miracle of this saint before, yah, in times of uncertainties and struggles in life i've got miracle from him,I go to church for seven or eight days and have novena and afterwards i got a job...not just a job, but top on the entrance exam.
Dear Users of this article,
This article was so touching, I thought I would take time out of my valuable day to write. I was intrigued by Saint Pancreas. He was quite the gentelman, physician, and chef. I am happy to know that he was happy to be beheaded, and I almost cried when I found out he was granted sainthood. Thanks!
Ben Oates
Thank you, St. Pancrs for the favors I received from you in the past.