Patronage

Patron Saints of Tailors

The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of tailors. 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. Boniface

Feast: June 5

The Apostle to the Germans, renowned for his missionary work and martyrdom.

St. John the Baptist

Feast: June 24

The forerunner of Christ who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.

St. Matthias

Feast: May 14

Chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles.

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