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Patron Saint of Accordionists (when working with youth groups he would often lead songs by playing a concertina or early form of an accordion)

Saint Benildus is the patron saint of accordionists (when working with youth groups he would often lead songs by playing a concertina or early form of an accordion).

Saint Benildus

Saint Benildus

Feast: August 13

Saint Benildus, also known as Benilde, Peter Romancon, Pierre Romancon, or Benildo Romancon, was born on 14 June 1805 in Thuret, France, as Pierre Romancon. He received his education from the De La...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Benildus

Dear Saint Benildus, you who have been chosen as patron of accordionists (when working with youth groups he would often lead songs by playing a concertina or early form of an accordion), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of accordionists (when working with youth groups he would often lead songs by playing a concertina or early form of an accordion). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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