St. Vitus Retablo – Patron Saint of Dancers

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Saint Vitus Retablo Patron Saint of Dancers

290 AD- 303AD Feast Day: June 15

St. Vitus was born in Sicily. He died a boy of 13 during the persecution of Christians in the rule of Emperor Diocletian. We only know him through legend. His father tortured him to make him denounce his faith. He fled with his tutor and nurse. In Rome he drove a demon from the Emperor’s son. He was seized for such sorcery, tortured and killed. He is one of the 14 Holy Helpers. In the late middle ages, in Germany, his feast day was celebrated by dancing before him.

"Holy St. Vitus, through your example of faith and your compassion that cost you your life, I pray that my faith remains strong and my dance inspire and benefit those who see it."

Pocket - 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" Large - 5 1/2" x 9 1/4"