Christian Saints Research and write a mini-bio on a saint from either the Orthodox or Catholic faith.
(include image, MLA format, approx. 250 words)
Ergi Kirkin
Ms. Moore
Humanities
March 04,2012
St. Casimir
Casimir grew up in a world where his life was not his won. As a prince of Poland, the second son of King Casimir IV and Elizabeth of Austria, his life was scheduled to cement his father's authority and increase Poland's power. This saint realized from an early age that his life belonged to someones else, but someone much higher, to a King than his father. Born the third of thirteen children in 1461, Casimir was committed to God from childhood. Casimir participated in his true King's plans wholeheartedly by praying, studying, and helping the poor. Rejecting even ordinary comforts, he slept little, spending his nights in prayer. And when he did sleep, he lay on the floor not on a royal bed. Even though he was a prince, many of those around him must have laughed and joked at his choices. Yet, in the face of any pressure, Casimir always friendly and calm. Though his father must have wondered about him, he must have seen and admired Casimir's strength. His father, however, was furious at being deterred from his plans and banished Casimir to a castle in Dobzki, hoping that imprisonment would change Casimir's mind. He died at the age of 23 in 1484 from lung disease. He was buried with his favorite song, a Latin hymn to Mary called "Omni die dic Mariae" which we know as "Daily, Daily Sing to Mary." Because of his love for the song, it is known as the Hymn of St. Casimir though he didn't write it. His feast day is March 4 and he is the Patron of Poland and Lithuania.
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