Patronage
Patron Saints of Bakers
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of bakers. 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. Basil the Elder
Feast: April 26“Bishop of Caesarea known for great piety and the father of St. Basil the Great.”
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Feast: November 17“A princess known for her extraordinary charity and care for the poor.”
St. Fructuosus
Feast: October 27“He is known as a martyr who was executed during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Valerian.”
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