Patronage

Patron Saint of Benedictine Monks

The Catholic Church venerates St. Anselm of Canterbury as the patron saint of Benedictine monks. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.

St. Anselm of Canterbury

Feast: April 20

He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church and a key figure in medieval theology.

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