Besides being sanctified by the Roman Catholic Church, he was the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools. He is considered the patron saint of teachers and educators.
St John Baptist De Salle died on Good Friday April 17, 1719.
St. John Baptist de La Salle had eleven siblings.
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
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 Baptist de la Salle was the eldest child of Louis de la Salle and Nicolle de Moet de Brouillet.
St John Baptist De Salle died on Good Friday April 17, 1719.
St. John Baptist de La Salle had eleven siblings.
April 7 is the feast day of John Baptist la Salle.
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
old age
To our Lady Of Grace
old age
John the Baptist is not the patron saint of teachers.
founder of the la salle schools,patron saint of all teachers
In Rheims, France.
His interest was in educating children.