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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