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Catherine of Alexandria

Patron saint of attorneys, barristers, educators, jurists, lawyers, librarians, mechanics, millers, philosophers, potters, preachers, scholars, secretaries, spinners, stenographers, students, teachers, theologians, unmarried women

There are many variations, in many languages, of her name, including Katherine, Catharine, Caitlin, Kathleen, Katrina, Yekaterina, Karen, Aikaterine, to name a few.

Born in 4th century AD, Catherine was a remarkable woman! To learn more about her see our AnachronTM, as well as the links below.

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Black Saints, a great compilation of African Saints, Blesseds, Venerables & holy men and women of African ancestry

Ancient Christianity in Africa from St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church and Coptic Egypt, the Christians of the Nile

Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs and language
and
Egyptian Art & Symbols and Egyptian Symbols List

Interesting info about the many
feasts and customs of St. Catherine's Day.
  Biographies from Catholic Encyclopedia and
Catholic
Online Saints & Angels and Catholic Forum (also features images)

Catherine is one of the
"14 Holy Helpers"

Lists many of the variations on the name Catherine
 

These are only a few of the sources I have come across while researching St. Catherine. They are ecumenical, eclectic, and esoteric. If you know of any sites that you think would be appropriate here, please let me know (and my apologies for any out-of-date or broken links).

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