Patronage
Patron Saint of Monastics
The Catholic Church venerates St. John Climacus as the patron saint of monastics. 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. John Climacus
Feast: March 30“He is known for his spiritual work, 'The Ladder of Divine Ascent', which guides Christians in their spiritual growth.”
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