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Saint Brendan, also known as "Brandan" or "Brendan tha Navigator", was born in the year 460 A.D. in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He was a priest and a monk who was educated by Saint Ita and ordained by Saint Erc of Kerry. He founded the Clonfert monastery and monastic school in County Galway, Ireland. He is the patron saint of boatmen, mariners, sailors, travelers, and watermen. His feast day is May 16th.
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What diocese in St. Brendan the patron saint of?
Brendan the Navigator is the patron saint of these dioceses. Ardfert, Ireland, Clonfert, Ireland, Kerry, Ireland.
Who is the patron saint for marine animals?
There is no patron saint of all marine animals. The closest are St. Neot, Patron Saint of Fish; St. Brendan the Navigator, Patron Saint of Whales (along with sailors, mariners, etc.); and St. Kentigern, Patron Saint of Salmon.
Is Saint Brendan the patron saint of the US Navy?
Not particularly, St. Brendan is the declared patron of boatmen; mariners; sailors; travelers; navigators;whales; the diocese of Clonfert; and the diocese of Kerry. While perhaps not an official patron of the US Navy, he is in everything but name. There are religious medals struck invoking St. Michael as a protector of Navy men as St. Michael is the patron of officers in battle. You can view such a medal via the link below.
Who is the Catholic patron saint of golfers?
There is no patron saint of golf. St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletics. Another opinion: The patron saint of golfers is St. Andrew.
What is St. Kiara the patron saint of?
Saint Kiara is a saint but she is not the patron of anything at this time sorry
What is St. Filippini the patron saint of?
St. Lucia Filippini is a saint but not a patron saint at this time.
Who is the patron saint of walkers?
The closest I can find is St Bernard of Menthon who is the patron saint of mountaineers.
Who is the patron saint of doves?
David of Wales is the patron saint of doves.
Who is the saint for running?
The patron saint of all sports is St. Sebastian.
Who is the patron saint of challenges?
I don't know if runners have their own saint, but St. Sebastian is the Patron Saint of Athletes.
Who is the patron saint of explorers?
Saint Brendan the Navigator is often considered the patron saint of explorers and sailors. He is known for his legendary sea voyages in the sixth century.
Who is the patron saint of tennis balls?
There is no patron saint of tennis or tennis balls. All we have is St. Sebastian who is the patron saint of athletics and athletes.
