You have two patron saints you can choose from:
- the saint for whom you are named
or
- the saint whose feast day falls on your birthday.
Both can be found in the link below to the Patron Saint Index.
You can choose a patron saint based on your interests, profession, or personal experiences. Research different saints and their attributes to find one that resonates with you spiritually. You can also pray for guidance and ask for a sign to help you identify your patron saint.
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Ukraine, and Romania.
Saint Apollonia is traditionally considered the patron saint of land surveyors. She is also the patron saint of dentists and those suffering from toothaches.
Saint George is the patron saint of several countriesCanadaEngland (by Pope Benedict XIV)EthiopiaGeorgiaGermanyGreeceLithuaniaMaltaPortugalCappadociaCataloniaPalestine
No, Saint Gabriel is the patron saint of messengers, communication workers, and postal services. The patron saint for school teachers is Saint John Baptist de la Salle.
Each country may have more than one patron saint. Listed below are the primary patrons of each country:England - Saint George the martyrScotland - Saint Andrew the Apostle.Ireland - Saint PatrickWales - Saint David of Wales
The best know patron saint of music is Saint Cecilia.
I don't know if runners have their own saint, but St. Sebastian is the Patron Saint of Athletes.
I know of no patron saint of the gentiles. However, St. Paul is called the Apostle of the Gentiles.
As far as I know, Juan Diego has not been officially designated a patron saint of anything yet.
The Patron Saint Inex lists no patron saints of bears.
There is no patron saint of thyroids. There are a number of saints who are the patron saints against problems or diseaes of the throat. The best know is St. Blaise.
A patron saint is supposed to be a protector in the Catholic religion. Patron Saint Angelico is the patron saint of artists. A patron saint is a protector of life.
The Patron Saint Index lists no patron saint of dinosaurs.
As per the Patron Saint Index, there is no patron saint of wrestlers. However, Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of all athletics and athletes.
Saint Lillian is not a patron saint as per the Patron Saint Index.
No, there is no patron saint of billiards.
There is a patron saint of Wales but no patron saint of whales.