Patronage
Patron Saints of Artists
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of artists. 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. Albert Chmielowski
Feast: June 17“Founder of the Albertine Brothers and Sisters, dedicated to serving the poor.”
St. Luke the Evangelist
Feast: October 18“Author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, highlighting Jesus' compassion and the spread of Christianity.”
St. Veronica
Feast: July 12“St. Veronica is best known for compassionately wiping the face of Jesus on his way to Calvary, resulting in the image of His face miraculously being imprinted on her cloth.”
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