Saint Casimir was a Polish-Lithuanian prince born on October 3, 1458, in Krakow, Poland. He was the second son of King Casimir IV Jagiellon and Elizabeth of Austria.
St. Casimir was known for his exceptional piety, humility, and charity. He was devoted to prayer, fasting, and caring for the poor and sick. Despite his royal status, he lived a simple and austere life.
He died on March 4, 1484, at the age of 25, likely due to tuberculosis. He was buried in Vilnius, Lithuania, and was canonized a saint by Pope Adrian VI in 1521.
Saint Casimir is the patron saint of Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, as well as of youth, learning, and justice.
His feast day is celebrated on March 4th.
Prayers:
O God, You have created us without us, but You will not save us without us. Through the intercession of Your faithful servant, St. Casimir, we beseech You to imbue us with a spirit of piety and humility. May we learn from his life to always place our trust in You rather than in worldly treasures, and to serve our brethren in need. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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