User contributions for Tom

9 October 2025

• 04:0704:07, 9 October 2025 diff hist +990‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/12 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Greece’s patron saint, Saint Andrew the Apostle, is honored for preaching in the region before his crucifixion? His legacy in Patras inspired the city’s cathedral, a major pilgrimage site. * ...that Nicaragua venerates Saint James the Greater as a patron, tied to his legendary role in Spain? His cult, brought by Spanish colonizers, thrives in festivals across Managua. * ...that Latvia’s patroness, Our Lady of Aglona, is..."
• 04:0604:06, 9 October 2025 diff hist +1,010‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/11 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Belgium’s patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel, is honored for defeating evil in heavenly battles? His cult in Brussels grew through medieval devotion to angelic protectors. * ...that Honduras venerates Our Lady of Suyapa as its patroness after a peasant found her tiny statue in a field? Her 18th-century discovery in Tegucigalpa sparked a national pilgrimage tradition. * ...that Romania’s patron saint, Saint Andrew the Apo..." current
• 04:0604:06, 9 October 2025 diff hist +1,004‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/10 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Austria’s patron saint, Saint Florian, was martyred by drowning for refusing to sacrifice to Roman gods? His 4th-century sacrifice made him a patron of firefighters in Linz. * ...that Dominican Republic venerates Our Lady of Altagracia as its patroness after her image appeared on a painting? Her 16th-century cult in Higüey became a cornerstone of Dominican identity. * ...that Serbia honors Saint Sava, a 13th-century monk, as i..." current
• 04:0604:06, 9 October 2025 diff hist +998‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/9 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Bolivia’s patroness, Our Lady of Copacabana, inspired a lakeside shrine after a fisherman’s vision? Her 16th-century cult in Copacabana, Bolivia became a major pilgrimage site in South America. * ...that Albania honors Saint Mother Teresa, a native of Skopje, as a national heroine? Her 20th-century missionary work in India earned her global veneration as a saint of the poor. * ...that Denmark’s patron saint, Saint Canute, w..." current
• 04:0504:05, 9 October 2025 diff hist +986‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/8 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Cuba’s patroness, Our Lady of Charity, was found floating in the sea by three fishermen? Her 17th-century discovery in Bay of Nipe became a symbol of Cuban unity and faith. * ...that Bohemia honors Saint Wenceslaus, a 10th-century duke, as its patron saint? His martyrdom by his brother’s order made him a symbol of Czech Christian identity. * ...that Guatemala venerates Saint James the Greater as a patron, linked to..."
• 04:0504:05, 9 October 2025 diff hist +980‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/7 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Malta’s patron saint, Saint Paul the Apostle, is honored for surviving a shipwreck on the island? His 1st-century preaching in Malta laid the foundation for its Christian heritage. * ...that Costa Rica venerates Our Lady of the Angels as its patroness after a miraculous statue was found by a peasant? Her 1635 discovery in Cartago inspired a national pilgrimage tradition. * ...that Slovenia’s patron saint, Saint Joseph, was ch..." current
• 04:0404:04, 9 October 2025 diff hist +969‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/6 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Germany’s patron saint, Saint Boniface, was martyred for felling a sacred pagan tree? His 8th-century missionary work in Frankfurt helped Christianize the region. * ...that Chile honors Saint James the Greater as a patron, linking to his legendary preaching in Spain? His veneration arrived with Spanish settlers in the 16th century, shaping Chilean devotion. * ...that Vietnam’s patroness, Our Lady of La Vang, appeared to perse..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 04:0304:03, 9 October 2025 diff hist +4‎ Portal:Countries/DYK/5 ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 04:0304:03, 9 October 2025 diff hist +999‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/5 ‎ Created page with "* ...that France’s patroness, Saint Joan of Arc, led armies as a teenager during the Hundred Years' War? Her visions and 15th-century martyrdom made her a symbol of French unity. * ...that Argentina honors Our Lady of Luján as its patroness after a statue miraculously stayed in place during a journey? Her 17th-century shrine in Luján draws millions of pilgrims annually. * ...that Belgium’s patron saint, Saint Joseph, was chosen for h..."
• 04:0204:02, 9 October 2025 diff hist +979‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/4 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Scotland’s patron saint, Saint Andrew the Apostle, is honored with a cross on the national flag? His 1st-century martyrdom inspired the saltire design, symbolizing his crucifixion. * ...that Colombia venerates Saint Peter Claver as a patron for his ministry to enslaved Africans? His 17th-century work in Cartagena earned him the title "Apostle of the Slaves." * ...that Sweden’s patroness, Saint Bridget of Sweden, founded the Bri..." current
• 04:0104:01, 9 October 2025 diff hist +972‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/3 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick, was kidnapped by pirates before becoming a missionary? His 5th-century efforts converted the island, making him a symbol of Irish identity. * ...that Italy honors Saint Francis of Assisi as one of its patrons for his life of poverty and love for creation? His 13th-century founding of the Franciscan Order inspired global devotion. * ...that South Korea venerates Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, its fir..." current
• 04:0104:01, 9 October 2025 diff hist +1,048‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/2 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Spain’s patron saint, Saint James the Greater, is believed to have preached in the region before his martyrdom? His shrine in Santiago de Compostela draws millions along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. * ...that Mexico venerates Our Lady of Guadalupe as its patroness after her 1531 apparition to Saint Juan Diego? Her image on his tilma became a symbol of Mexican identity and faith. * ...that Poland’s patron, Saint..." current
• 03:5803:58, 9 October 2025 diff hist +1,107‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK/1 ‎ Created page with "* ...that England's patron saint, Saint George, was a Palestinian soldier who never visited the country? His legendary dragon-slaying tale became a symbol of chivalry during the Crusades. * ...that Russia shares its patron saint, Saint Andrew the Apostle, with Scotland and Greece? As the brother of Saint Peter, Andrew is said to have preached in the region, inspiring the double-headed eagle emblem. * ...that Lithuania honors Saint Casimi..."
• 03:5803:58, 9 October 2025 diff hist +599‎ N Portal:Countries/DYK ‎ Created page with "This is a place for did you know hooks about Countries that will appear randomly on main portal. It is based on {{W|Wikipedia:Did you know/Guidelines}}. * Portal:Countries/DYK/1 * Portal:Countries/DYK/2 * Portal:Countries/DYK/3 * Portal:Countries/DYK/4 * Portal:Countries/DYK/5 * Portal:Countries/DYK/6 * Portal:Countries/DYK/7 * Portal:Countries/DYK/8 * Portal:Countries/DYK/9 * Portal:Countries/DYK/10 * Portal:Countries/DYK/..." current
• 03:5603:56, 9 October 2025 diff hist −135‎ Portal:Saints/DYK ‎No edit summary current
• 03:5503:55, 9 October 2025 diff hist +34‎ N Portal:Saints/DYK/Featured/14 ‎ Tom moved page Portal:Saints/DYK/Featured/14 to Portal:Saints/DYK/14 current Tag: New redirect
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• 03:5303:53, 9 October 2025 diff hist 0‎ m Portal:Saints/DYK/1 ‎ Tom moved page Portal:Saints/DYK/Featured/1 to Portal:Saints/DYK/1 current
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• 03:5203:52, 9 October 2025 diff hist +992‎ N Portal:Saints/DYK/15 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Saint Bridget of Sweden, a 14th-century mystic, founded the Bridgettines after receiving visions of Christ? Her pilgrimage to Rome influenced Church reforms during her time. * ...that Saint Camillus de Lellis, a former soldier and gambler, founded a religious order to care for the sick? His 16th-century work in Italy made him a patron of hospitals and nurses. * ...that Saint Felicity of Carthage, a 3rd-century martyr, ga..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 03:5203:52, 9 October 2025 diff hist −3‎ Portal:Saints/DYK/14 ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 03:5103:51, 9 October 2025 diff hist +898‎ N Portal:Saints/DYK/14 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Saint Denis, a 3rd-century bishop, is said to have carried his severed head after martyrdom? His legend made him a patron saint of France and headaches. * ...that Saint Clare of the Cross, an Italian nun, bore a cross-shaped scar on her body as a sign of devotion? Her 14th-century mystical experiences inspired devotion in Umbria. * ...that Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, a Jesuit noble, died nursing plague victims at age 23? His 16th-century sacrifi..."
• 03:4903:49, 9 October 2025 diff hist +956‎ N Portal:Saints/DYK/13 ‎ Created page with "* ...that Saint Ambrose, a 4th-century bishop, was appointed before he was baptized? His eloquent preaching in Milan influenced the conversion of Saint Augustine of Hippo. * ...that Saint Therese of the Andes, a Chilean nun, became a saint at age 24 after writing letters about her spiritual life? Canonized in 1993, she is a patroness of youth in Chile. * ...that Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, a 2nd-century martyr, was said to have been a disciple of ..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 03:4803:48, 9 October 2025 diff hist +7‎ Portal:Saints/DYK/12 ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit