Patronage

Patron Saints of Scientists

The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of scientists. 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. Albert the Great

Feast: April 12

He was a pioneering philosopher and scientist, particularly in the fields of natural science.

St. Albertus Magnus

Feast: November 15

St. Albertus Magnus was a renowned Dominican scholar and a pioneer in the integration of faith and reason.

St. Dominic

Feast: August 8

St. Dominic was the founder of the Dominican Order and is renowned for promoting the Rosary.

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