Patronage

Patron Saint of Those in Religious Life

The Catholic Church venerates St. Romanus of Condat as the patron saint of those in religious life. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.

St. Romanus of Condat

Feast: February 28

He is known for founding the Abbey of Condat and promoting a life of prayer and asceticism among monks.

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