Patronage
Patron Saints of Bishops
The Catholic Church venerates 10 saints as patrons of bishops. 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. Alexander of Jerusalem
Feast: February 26“He is known for his role as a bishop who defended the faith during the early Church's struggles with heresies.”
St. Apollinaris
Feast: July 20“Early bishop and martyr who played a key role in the spread of Christianity in Italy.”
St. Augustine of Canterbury
Feast: May 27“The first Archbishop of Canterbury who played a crucial role in establishing Christianity in England.”
St. Charles Borromeo
Feast: November 4“He was a cardinal instrumental in the reform of the Catholic Church in the wake of the Council of Trent.”
St. Hilary of Arles
Feast: May 5“Bishop of Arles and influential Church leader in the 5th century.”
St. John Fisher
Feast: June 22“Bishop and martyr who opposed King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church.”
St. Nicetas of Remesiana
Feast: September 14“He was known for his evangelization efforts among the Goths and for his theological writings.”
St. Thomas Becket
Feast: December 28“Martyrdom for the independence of the Church.”
St. Timothy
Feast: January 26“Timothy was a devoted bishop and close disciple of St. Paul, known for his contributions to the early Church.”
St. Titus
Feast: August 26“St. Titus was a close companion of St. Paul and played a significant role in the early Christian church as the Bishop of Crete.”
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