"I will often consider myself as an instrument which is of no use except in the hands of the workman. Hence I must await the orders of Providence before acting and be careful to accomplish them when unknown."
John the Baptist is not the patron saint of teachers.
St John Baptist De Salle died on Good Friday April 17, 1719.
To our Lady Of Grace
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
founder of the la salle schools,patron saint of all teachers
Learn about all the good works of St. John de la Salle by clicking on the link to his biography below.
"All mind are not attracted in the same way"
Saint John Baptist De La Salle is the patron saint of teachers and educators. He dedicated his life to improving the education system and providing quality education to all, especially the poor and underprivileged.
John was the oldest of several siblings. When he was 21 years old his parents died and he had to interrupt his studies for the priesthood to care for his family until they were all grown and educated.
The patron saints of teachers are:Cassian of ImolaCatherine of AlexandriaFrancis de SalesGregory the GreatJohn Baptist de La SalleJosephNicholas of MyraUrsula
April 7 is the feast day of John Baptist la Salle.
St. John Baptist de La Salle had eleven siblings.