Stanislaus of Szczepanów

St. Stanislaus was a Polish bishop and martyr who lived from 1030 to 1079. He was the Bishop of Cracow and a respected figure in the Kingdom of Poland. Stanislaus criticized the excesses of King Bolesław II the Bold, which led to his murder at the king's command. He is venerated as the patron saint of Poland and is celebrated for his defense of the Church against political power. Stanislaus is also the patron saint of some universities and cathedral chapters.