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Stanisław Kostka S.J. (28 October 1550 – 15 August 1568) was a Polish novice of the Society of Jesus. He is venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Stanislaus Kostka (as distinct from his namesake, the 11th-century Bishop of Kraków Stanislaus the Martyr).
Oct 20, 2023 · October 20, 2023. “I was born for greater things.”. – St. Stanislaus Kostka. Recognized as the patron saint of the young, St. Stanislaus is proof that holiness can be a goal for all believers, no matter what their age or background.
Even though he was a Jesuit for less than a year when he died, Stanislaus Kostka (Stanislaw Kostka, 1550-1568) is known for his youthful holiness and iron determination to follow God's call despite family obstacles.
St. Stanislaus Kostka. Born at Rostkovo near Prasnysz, Poland, about 28 October, 1550; died at Rome during the night of 14-15 August, 1568. He entered the Society of Jesus at Rome, 28 October, 1567, and is said to have foretold his death a few days before it occurred. His father, John Kostka, was a senator of the Kingdom of Poland and Lord of ...
Stanisław Kostka S.J. (28 October 1550 – 15 August 1568) was a Polish novice of the Society of Jesus. He is venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Stanislaus Kostka (as distinct from his namesake, the 11th-century Bishop of Kraków Stanislaus the Martyr). He was born at Rostkowo, Przasnysz County, Poland, on 28 October 1550; died at Rome ...
St. Stanislaus Kostka, SJ (1550–1568) By Bert Ghezzi. From Voices of the Saints. “I expect great things of him,” wrote St. Peter Canisius of St. Stanislaus Kostka. He certainly had in mind accomplishments like those of St. Francis Xavier and other early Jesuits.
Saint Stanislaus Kostka, born on October 28, 1550, in Rostkowo, Poland, was a young man of noble lineage whose life journey led him to become an emblem of devout Catholic faith and youthful holiness. From a tender age, Stanislaus exhibited a deep piety and commitment to religious life, often at odds with his family’s expectations.
