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Patron Saint of Apostleship of the Sea (two of her sons worked on the sea)

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is the patron saint of apostleship of the sea (two of her sons worked on the sea).

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Feast: January 4

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, also known as Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, or Mother Seton, was born on August 28, 1774, in New York City, USA. She came from a wealthy and influential Episcopalian family,...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Dear Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, you who have been chosen as patron of apostleship of the sea (two of her sons worked on the sea), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of apostleship of the sea (two of her sons worked on the sea). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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