Patronage
Patron Saints of Sailors
The Catholic Church venerates 6 saints as patrons of sailors. 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. Brendan the Navigator
Feast: May 16“An Irish monk celebrated for his legendary sea voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.”
St. Enda
Feast: March 21“Founder of the monastic school of Aran Islands in Ireland.”
St. Hyacinth
Feast: August 17“A renowned Dominican friar known for his missionary work in Eastern Europe.”
St. Nicholas
Feast: December 6“A beloved bishop renowned for his acts of charity and compassion.”
St. Nicholas of Myra
Feast: December 5“He is renowned for his acts of charity and generosity towards the poor and for performing miracles.”
St. Walburga
Feast: February 25“An Anglo-Saxon missionary nun who helped evangelize Germany and became one of the most venerated saints of the medieval period.”
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