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St. Nicholas of Flüe
Patron of Switzerland, Councilnaen, Large Families and Others
Life and historical setting
Nicholas of Flüe (1417–1487) is remembered in the Church as patron of Switzerland, Councilnaen, Large Families and Others. The supplied Catholic source associates this life with Canton of Obwalden.
Documented offices and forms of service associated with Nicholas of Flüe include hermit, mystic.
The enduring witness of Nicholas of Flüe is especially connected with prayer and contemplation, teaching and sacred learning, and religious life and community. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Vocation and witness
These themes were identified from the supplied source record and provide a structured guide to the life.
Prayer and contemplation
Prayer, contemplation, or a disciplined interior life is a significant part of the recorded witness.
Teaching and sacred learning
Teaching, writing, study, or the formation of others belongs to the legacy preserved in the source.
Religious life and community
Consecrated life, community discipline, or the building of a religious family shapes this witness.
Works of mercy
Practical mercy toward people who were poor, sick, displaced, or otherwise in need is part of the recorded story.
Courageous public witness
The narrative records fidelity expressed publicly despite conflict, opposition, exile, or imprisonment.
Faithful endurance
The source presents holiness sustained through prayer, trust, and faithful endurance.
Spiritual legacy
The enduring witness of Nicholas of Flüe is especially connected with prayer and contemplation, teaching and sacred learning, and religious life and community. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Prayerful reflection
God of holiness, through the witness of Nicholas of Flue, strengthen us in steadfast prayer, trust in God, and hope during sorrow or uncertainty. Keep our attention fixed on Jesus Christ, and teach us to answer grace faithfully in the duties, relationships, and needs placed before us. Amen.
Historical and liturgical note
Current Vatican News calendar listing; local and religious calendars may add other observances.
Other associated observances: September 25.
Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.