Pope Francis remembers Saint Anselm ahead of his feast day

Pope Francis remembers Saint Anselm ahead of his feast day

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis invoked Saint Anselm of Canterbury during his final blessing at his General Audience on Wednesday, when he traditionally mentions young people, the sick and infirm, and newlyweds.

Saint Anselm served as Archbishop Canterbury from 1093 to 1109, and his feast day is 21 April. He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1720. He is also venerated in Italy, where he is known as Saint Anselm of Aosta, the place of his birth.

“Tomorrow we commemorate Saint Anselm of Aosta, Bishop and Doctor of the Church,” Pope Francis said.

“May the example of his life move you, dear young people…to see in the merciful Jesus the true Master of life; May his intercession obtain for you, dear sick and infirm, serenity and peace in the mystery of the Cross; and may his doctrine be an encouragement for you, dear newlyweds, to educate your children with the wisdom of the heart,” prayed the Holy Father.

Saint Anselm is also venerated in the Anglican Communion. The current Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, last year created the Community of Saint Anselm, an Anglican religious community established at Lambeth Palace.

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