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Patron Saints of Benedictines

2 saints serve as patrons of benedictines.

Saint Benedict of Nursia

Saint Benedict of Nursia

Feast: July 11

Saint Benedict of Nursia, also known as Benedict of Narsia, Benedict of Norsia, and Benedetto da Norcia, was a prominent figure in Catholicism as the founder of Western Monasticism. Born to the Roman...

Saint Scholastica

Saint Scholastica

Feast: February 10

Saint Scholastica, also known as Saint Benedict's twin sister, was born to the Italian nobility in 480 in Italy. Her mother tragically died during childbirth, which deeply affected both Scholastica...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of Benedictines

Dear patron saints of benedictines, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help. Through your holy examples, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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