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Joseph ( Hebrew: יוסף, romanized : Yosef; Greek: Ἰωσήφ, romanized : Ioséph) was a 1st-century Jewish man of Nazareth who, according to the canonical Gospels, was married to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and was the legal father of Jesus. [2]
Jun 21, 2024 · Saint Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father and the spouse of the Virgin Mary. He is the patron saint of the universal church in Roman Catholicism, and his life is recorded in the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. Learn more about the life, genealogy, legends, and veneration of Saint Joseph.
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Saint Joseph, patron of the universal Church, watch over the Church as carefully as you watched over Jesus, help protect it and guide it as you did with your adopted son. Amen. Enjoy additional prayers to St Joseph... click here
Apr 2, 2014 · Venerated as a saint in many Christian sects, Saint Joseph is a biblical figure who is believed to have been the corporeal father of Jesus Christ. Joseph first appears...
Mar 19, 2021 · One of the most popular saints in Christianity is St. Joseph, husband of Mary. Even though the Gospel writers didn’t record any words that he spoke, his life remains an inspiration to many,...
Learn why the Church honors St. Joseph on March 19th as the Custodian of the Redeemer and the greatest of the saints. Discover what the Bible says about his faith, courage, obedience, and role in the plan of salvation.
The glorious St. Joseph was lineally descended from the greatest kings of the tribe of Judah, and from the most illustrious of the ancient patriarchs; but his true glory consisted in his humility and virtue.