Patronage
Patron Saints of Beekeepers
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of beekeepers. 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. Ambrose
Feast: December 7“St. Ambrose was a key figure in the early Church, known for his role as Bishop of Milan and his influence on St. Augustine.”
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Feast: August 20“St. Bernard of Clairvaux was a prominent Cistercian abbot and influential theologian known for his role in promoting the Second Crusade.”
St. Valentine
Feast: February 14“A priest who defied Emperor Claudius II by marrying couples in secret, resulting in his martyrdom.”
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