Pope John Paul II
At each World Youth Day (WYD), patron saints are chosen as models of faith for young people. Based on the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love and peace, they are expected to offer spiritual guidance through the witness of their lives and spirituality. For WYD Seoul 2027, the selection process of patron saints began in late 2024. The selection team included a nationwide survey of young people,…
At each World Youth Day (WYD), patron saints are chosen to serve as spiritual guides for young attendees. For the upcoming WYD Seoul 2027, the selection process began in late 2024, following a nationwide survey of young people, youth ministers and pastoral workers. A review of candidates and deliberation by the Local Organizing Committee ensued, leading to the selection of five patron saints: Saint John Paul II, Saint Andrew Kim Taegon and his companions, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, and Saint Josephine Bakhita.
A team of young volunteers then dedicated two months to researching the lives and spiritual teachings of these saints. Through collective prayer, discussion, and reflection, they crafted a dedicated prayer and a symbolic representation for each saint, aiming to convey the unique way each figure inspires young people today in their faith journey.
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