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Patron Saints
If something isn’t working in the app, if you notice something in the stories that needs correcting, or if you would like to share a thought, please write to the author.
[email protected]Nguyễn Hoàng Bảo Ngọc, who wrote and made the appWhen you write about a problem, please mention your device (for example, iPhone 15), your iOS version and the screen you were on, so the author can find the cause more easily.
Common questions
Which devices can run the app?
The app needs an iPhone or iPad running iOS 16.4 or later, or an Android device running Android 8 or later. If you have an iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X or newer, go to Settings → General → Software Update to get the latest iOS (it’s free), then download the app. The iPhone 7 and earlier cannot run iOS 16, so the app can’t be installed on them yet. You can read all the stories right here on this website, and in Safari you can tap Share → “Add to Home Screen” to open it quickly, like an app.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The app needs no account, has no ads and does not collect personal data.
Can I read without an internet connection?
Yes. All of the text can be read offline. The illustrations in the chapters download when you open a story; when you are offline, the app shows a soft, blurred cover image in their place.
How do I choose my patron saint?
Open the “Patron saint” tab, type a saint’s name to search, and choose your patron saint. You can also add your loved ones and their patron saints.
Where do I make a feast day card?
In the “Patron saint” tab, when a loved one’s feast day is within 7 days, the app will invite you to make a card. You can also press and hold a loved one’s name and choose “Make a feast day card”.
How do feast day reminders work?
Turn on “Remind me of these feasts” in the Patron saint tab. Your iPhone will remind you at 8 a.m., three days before the feast and on the day itself, for you and for each of your loved ones. Tap a loved one’s reminder to go straight to making a card. Reminders are scheduled by your iPhone itself and do not pass through any server.
Death anniversaries and days to remember
In the Patron saint tab, tap a loved one. If they have passed away, turn on “Now with God” and choose the date of death on the lunar or solar calendar; the app reminds you at 8 a.m. the day before, in time to request a Mass, and again on the anniversary. Tap “Add a day to remember” to note a birthday, a wedding anniversary, an ordination day and so on; the app reminds you on the day, and one day before if you choose.
How do I add a widget to my Home Screen?
Open your iPhone’s widget gallery and look for “Patron Saints”. There are widgets for the saint celebrated today, the word of the day, and a countdown to patron feast days.
How do I delete what I’ve saved?
Go to Settings and choose “Delete what I’ve saved”, or remove the app. The stories in the book stay just as they are.
Are the paintings in the app real portraits of the saints?
Some images in the app are illustrations or reconstructions to help readers picture the setting, the people and the times. They should not be taken as authentic historical portraits of the saints.
Patron Saints on your phone
