St. Casimir

Patron Saint of Lithuania

St. Casimir was born into a royal family in the 15th century. Although he was in line to be king, he remained committed to his faith, especially through a life of prayer. He rejected the luxuries of a royal family, even sometimes opting to sleep on the floor. St. Casimir died when he was 25, but even in his young life, his piety left a lasting impact. He is remembered as a patron saint of Lithuania and Poland, and even today there are many celebrations in the Lithuanian capital for his feast.