Patronage

Patron Saints of Jesuits

The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of Jesuits. 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. Edmund Campion

Feast: December 1

A Jesuit priest who became a martyr in England during the persecution of Catholics.

St. John Ogilvie

Feast: March 10

A Scottish Jesuit martyr known for his courage in the face of persecution.

Related patronages

Not sure which saint walks closest to you? The quiz matches your temperament against 480+ saints in about two minutes.