Patronage
Patron Saints of Theologians
The Catholic Church venerates 12 saints as patrons of theologians. 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. Alexander of Jerusalem
Feast: February 26“He is known for his role as a bishop who defended the faith during the early Church's struggles with heresies.”
St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Feast: October 30“Founding the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists).”
St. Anselm of Canterbury
Feast: April 20“He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church and a key figure in medieval theology.”
St. Athanasius
Feast: May 2“A champion of Trinitarian orthodoxy and a key figure in early Christian theology.”
St. Augustine of Hippo
Feast: August 28“Restless Heart”
Influential bishop and philosopher, authoring significant theological works.
St. Bonaventure
Feast: July 15“St. Bonaventure was a prominent Franciscan theologian and a Doctor of the Church.”
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Feast: June 27“Cyril was a prominent theologian and philosopher known for his role in the Nestorian controversy and the Council of Ephesus.”
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Feast: March 18“St. Cyril is known for his contributions to Christian catechesis and for his role in the development of the Nicene Creed.”
St. Gregory of Nazianzus
Feast: January 2“A key figure in early Christian theology and a Doctor of the Church.”
St. John Fisher
Feast: June 22“Bishop and martyr who opposed King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church.”
St. John the Apostle
Feast: December 27“St. John is revered as the beloved disciple and the author of the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation.”
St. Nemesius
Feast: December 19“He is known for his contributions to early Christian theology and his defense of the faith against heresies.”
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