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...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 chosen to symbolize family and labor? His 19th-century veneration grew through Catholic devotion in Ljubljana.
...that Ethiopia honors Saint Frumentius, who converted its first Christian king? His 4th-century missionary work in Aksum established one of Africa’s oldest Christian communities.
...that Paraguay’s patroness, Our Lady of Caacupé, is tied to a statue carved by a Guarani convert? Her 16th-century shrine in Caacupé became a focal point for Paraguayan faith.