Feast of patron saint

Feast of patron saint for Catholics in general is a special occasion of the year, showing respect, following the example of a community or religious establishment to the saint who is said to protect, guide and intercede for a locality, a country.

On the basis of similarities, strengths, characteristics and contributions of each saint declared by the Holy See from the real life, communities, individuals and organizations choose that Saint to patronize, protect and guide yourself; take the date of the saint's death to commemorate and conduct celebratory rites. For example, Catholic medical examination and treatment establishments will usually choose Saint Martino de Porres as their patron saint and patron for them because Saint Martino de Porres is a physician and is a symbol of exemplary service to the sick. Or for associations like the Entrepreneurs' Association, Saint Joseph Worker will be chosen as the Saint representing those who are industrious and exemplary of hard work to be the patron saints of the Association to follow the example and engage in economic business..

In Nghe An, each diocese, parish will receive a number of different saints as patrons, called patron saint. Feast of patron saint is established common to each diocese, association, congregation, religious order and ecclesiastical organizations, the anniversary date of each diocese, parish will depend on the saint from whom it has been chosen.

On this day, a special Mass is celebrated, there will be a vigil held the night before the main Mass to review and recall the journey of commitment and merits of the saint. After that, parishioners will enjoy self-edited and self-acted musical performances of their diocese, associations, religious orders, etc. Through this rite, parishioners vow to imitate, unite and join hands to build the diocese in particular and the Church in general getting stronger and stronger./.