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There are no patron saints of theft. However, St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of thieves as he worked hard to reform them. Sometimes thieves are called "Clerks of St. Nicholas."

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In Roman mythology, the patron of thieves was the god Mercury.

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Is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of thieves?

No, Saint Nicholas is not the patron saint of thieves. He is the patron saint of children, sailors, and the falsely accused.


Who is the patron saint of thieves?

St. Nicholas of Myra is considered the patron saint of thieves and thieves were frequently referred to as "clerks of St. Nicholas." Nicholas was not, himself, a thief but he did work to try to convert thieves.


What is Saint Nicholas not the patron saint of - children or scholars or thieves?

Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of children, scholars and penitent thieves as well as a number of other causes. For a complete list of his patronages, click on this link.


What was Hermes patron god of?

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His powers are When you need luck he will be the one to help you because he is the god of Luck and Fortune.Hermes was the messenger god and the patron of merchants and thieves.


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He is the messenger of the gods. He is the patron of thieves, literature, liars, poetry and poets, weights, invention, and most economical and commerce-related standards.


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What are various names for gods of mischief?

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