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What is the difference between patron saints and Catholic saints?
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∙ 13y ago
Protestant churches do not have the canonization process used by the Roman Catholic church. Most Protestant churches also accept that saints before the Reformation, but not those canonized after, as they are Catholic.
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∙ 10y ago
Patron saints are specifically designated as protectors or guardians of certain groups of people or places, while Catholic saints are individuals who have been recognized by the Catholic Church for living holy lives. Catholic saints may be invoked as intercessors in prayer, but patron saints have a specific focus based on their designated patronage.
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∙ 13y agoBoth are saints but patron saints are "specialists" who have been declared by the Vatican to the the patrons, or protectors, of certain vocations or groups of people. This is much like the medical field where we have doctors and specialists.
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Who are the patron saints of Catholic Education?
The patron saints of Catholic schools are Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Ursula.
Who is the patron saint of Catholic Church?
St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of the Universal Church.
Who was the first patron saint of Catholic schools?
The patron saints of Catholic schools are St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Ursula.
Who is the Catholic patron saint of art history?
There are patron saints of artists but no designated patron saint of art history.
Who is the patron saint of Freemasons?
The Catholic Church, which assigns patronages, has no patron saint of Freemasons. If the Freemasons have adopted patron saints they are not officially recognized by the Catholic Church. In the United States, the patron saints of Freemasonry are Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist.
Who is the patron saint of Catholic schools?
The patron saints of Catholic schools are St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Joseph Calasanz and St. Ursula.
What is a good website to find information about Catholic Saints?
Perhaps one of the better sites for information about Catholic Saints is the Patron Saint Index.
How many countries have patron saints?
Nearly all Christian countries have patron saints. There are a few countries that have Islam as a state religion and they do not recognize Catholic saints so have no patron. Saudi Arabia is an example.
Is there a female Patron of Saints?
There is no specific female Patron of Saints. Saints are recognized for their holiness and are venerated within the Catholic Church and other Christian traditions. They can serve as intercessors in prayer, regardless of their gender.
Who is the Catholic patron saint of missions?
Patron saints of missionaries: •Francis Xavier •Therese of Lisieux
Who is the Catholic patron saint against sudden death?
The patron saints against sudden death are:AldegundisAndrew AvellinoBarbaraChristopher
How many patron saints are there?
There are more than 10,000 Roman Catholic saints, but there may be more in other religons.
