St. Louis IX | Pray for Us
Navy Blue / S
$30.00
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St. Louis IX | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Louis IX, King of France from 1226 to 1270, built the Sainte-Chapelle to house the Crown of Thorns and is the only French king declared a saint, honored on August 25.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | August 25 |
| Life & Canonization | Born April 25, 1214 at Poissy; died August 25, 1270 near Tunis; canonized 1297 by Boniface VIII |
| Patronage | France, the Secular Franciscans, and builders |
| Symbols | Crown and royal robes, the fleur-de-lis, the Crown of Thorns |
The Life of St. Louis IX
Louis became King of France as a boy and grew into a ruler known for fairness and prayer. He sat under an oak tree at Vincennes to hear anyone's complaint in person, fed the poor at his own table and served them himself.
He built the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, its walls almost entirely stained glass, to house the Crown of Thorns. He once hosted St. Thomas Aquinas at dinner. The city of St. Louis, Missouri, is named for him.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sainte-Chapelle?
A chapel in Paris he built with soaring stained-glass windows to honor the Crown of Thorns.
How did he serve the poor?
He invited poor guests to his table every day and often served them with his own hands.
What city is named after him?
St. Louis, Missouri.
What is he the patron of?
France, kings, fathers, builders and those who seek justice.
When is his feast?
August 25.