Patronage
Patron Saints of Animals
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of animals. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Anthony the Great
Feast: January 17“Considered the father of monasticism, he dedicated his life to God in the Egyptian desert.”
St. Blaise
Feast: February 3“A bishop known for healing a boy who was choking on a fishbone.”
St. Francis of Assisi
Feast: October 4“Lover of creation and the poor”
Founder of the Franciscan Order, known for his love of nature and commitment to poverty.
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