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St. Benedict is the patron saint of:
* against erysipelas
* against fever
* against gall stones
* against inflammatory diseases
* against kidney disease
* against nettle rash
* against poison
* against temptations
* against witchcraft
* agricultural workers
* cavers
* civil engineers
* coppersmiths
* dying people
* Europe
* farm workers
* farmers
* Heerdt, Germany
* Italian architects
* monks
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Who is the patron saint of civil engineers?
The patron saint of engineers collectively is St. Joseph. St. Benedict of Nursia is the particular patron of civil engineers.
What is St. Benedict II the patron saint of?
Pope St. Benedict II is not a patron saint.
When was St. Benedict made a saint?
St. Benedict of Nursia was canonized in the year 1220 by Pope Honorius III.
Who is the mother of St. Benedict?
The only thing we know about Saint Benedict is that he was the son of a Roman noble of Nursia.
What is Saint Benedict real name?
Catholic AnswerIf you are talking about St. Benedict of Nursia, there is very little know about him other than his Rule (The Rule of St. Benedict), and what Pope St. Gregory the Great describes about him in his Dialogues. But there is no indication that he changed his name when he became a hermit, so it is safe to assume that his name was Benedict, and his sister's name was Scholastica.
Who was benedict of nursia's father?
The only family member of St. Benedict's that is well know is his twin sister, Scholastica. Like Benedict, she too, is a Saint.
Individual who wrote a rule book for monasteries?
St. Benedict of Nursia wrote a rule book for monasteries, The Rule of Saint Benedict.
When did Saint Benedict die?
St. Benedict of Nursia died on March 21, 547, of a fever while in prayer at Monte Cassino, Italy.
What was St. Benedict's job?
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
Who is the patron saint of the sick and dying?
Patron saints of the dying are:Abel the Patriarch Barbara Benedict of Nursia Catherine of Alexandria Dismas James the Lesser John of God Joseph Margaret of Antioch Michael the Archangel Nicholas of Tolentino Sebastian Veronica
Is there a patron saint of twins?
Officially there is no patron saint of twins. Unofficially, St. Benedict and St. Scholastica could hold that position.
What is St. Benedict's full name?
St. Benedict's full name is Saint Benedict of Nursia.
