Patronage
Patron Saints of Priests
The Catholic Church venerates 5 saints as patrons of priests. 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. Anthony Mary Zaccaria
Feast: July 5“Founder of the Barnabite Fathers and a champion of the Tridentine reforms.”
St. Gelasius I
Feast: November 21“St. Gelasius I is known for his significant contributions to the doctrine and governance of the early Church.”
St. John Eudes
Feast: August 19“He was a French priest and founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, renowned for his devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.”
St. John Fisher
Feast: June 22“Bishop and martyr who opposed King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church.”
St. John Vianney
Feast: August 4“St. John Vianney was a humble parish priest renowned for his dedication to the sacrament of confession and pastoral care.”
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