About Saint John of Matha
John of Matha was a French priest who, with Felix of Valois, founded the Order of the Most Holy Trinity around 1198. The Trinitarians combined common prayer with collecting funds to ransom Christian captives in lands around the Mediterranean. Their distinctive mission made the Trinity’s self-giving love visible through dangerous, organized work for human freedom.
Prayer
Pray with Saint John of Matha
Holy Trinity, through Saint John of Matha’s intercession, free hostages, trafficking victims, prisoners of conscience, and all held unjustly. Bless negotiators and rescue workers, and make our resources instruments of costly mercy. Amen.
