Patronage

Patron Saints of Linguists

The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of linguists. 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. Mesrop Mashtots

Feast: February 17

An Armenian monk who invented the Armenian alphabet to translate the Bible and preserve Armenian Christian culture.

St. Methodius

Feast: June 14

Co-patron of the Slavic people, known for his missionary work alongside his brother Cyril.

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